El Barrio Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there was no kit/procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean-up. Provide.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Packages of beef inside of the 4 drawer cooler with no labels regarding preparation or expiration dates. Provide proper labeling.
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test kits were available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Frozen Tilapia fillet observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Vent covers inside of the walkin cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 16, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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