El Barrio Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Fresh pico and shredded cheese on ice with an elevated temperature of 49F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit operating below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked rice inside of the front steam table at 117F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. PIC to reheat rice to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. All other foods inside of the steam table were at above 135F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibitions (C)
  Inspector note: Clean cutting boards observed being stored next to hand sink with no splash guards. Discontinue and provide a splash guard for the sink or relocate clean equipment.
  code 590.004/4-903.12-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Hood and Ventiltion tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2021. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 15, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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