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El Barrio Mexican Grill

September 30, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings1

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Grated cheese of inside of the small single door Beverage -Air cooler with a temperature of 50F. All other foods inside of the unit at below 41F. PIC to remove cheese and place inside of a refrigerator to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

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

Inspector note: Single door Beverage-Air cooler directly next to the hand sink registering at 48F. Discontinue use unless unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. PIC to remove all potentially hazardous foods and place into a refrigerator to maintain a temperature of 41F and below. • Sponges observed being used at the 3 bay sink. Disocntinue use.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 1, 2014: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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