El Barrio Mexican Grill

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in back prep area / warewashing was blocked with a table/ cart and a slicer inside the sink. Another sink is available but sink can not be blocked.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean interior of refrigeration equipment in kitchen and basement.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker will expire Jan 25th. Please have hood cleaned.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Boxed to go containers on the floor in basement. Please properly store 6 inches off the floor.
  code 590.004/4-904.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers.
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 18, 2020: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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