El Barrio Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood good until Nov 2021
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Three bay sink was in use and no sanitizer in the bay. The quats dispencer that is not working. PIC did have tables and bleach. Three bay sink was set up properly before I left and staff will need to check the sanitizer to be sure its working.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Both hand sinks blocked at this time. Cooking line with cart with chips on it and the prep area with a tray holder. PIC removed both.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Store in food or on a cleanable smooth surface.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean botton shelf on small table between grill and stove on cooking line.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 27, 2021: 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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