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El Barrio Mexican Grill

May 1, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink near the 3 compartment sink being blocked by a preparation table. discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of open rodent poison being left in the basement dry storage are. Discontinue and use the appropriate methods of pest control.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Provide labels on all food containers.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Raw frozen chicken observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Upright Traulsen freezer registering at 34F. Discontinue use unless unit is able to work and feeze foods properly. Refrigeration portion of unit is operating at 35F.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: Dishwasher in the main kitchen are not operating. Repair.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: Test kit for the 3 bay sink and sanitizing buckets wih what appears to be water damage. Replace to ensure accuate readings when testing.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap a the hand sink near the frgont service station. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hood and ventilation tags with a past expiration date of Feb. 2014. Provide current 2014 tags. Referal being made to the City of Boston Fire Department. • Open beams in the basement storage are being covered with card board. Discontinue and ensure open beams are being covered by material that is cleanable durable and smooth.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 13, 2013: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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