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El Barco

August 28, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Several items at the taco station open top unit reading 48-50F for approx 30-40min per PIC.Maintain cold holding temp of 41F or below. PIC removing to cool/hold 41F or below Unit to be serviced
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide a working internal thermometer in the taco station open top unit.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Taco station open top unit not holding items 41F or below.Repair Repair the door at the small ice machine
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Repair the lower wall at the entrance to the ice machine room.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove any unused equipment from the storage location.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors under/around the ice machine to remove debris/soils
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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