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El Barrio Mexican Grill

May 23, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
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: Observed individual guacamole @ 45F. Discussed process with PIC and instructed to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in walk in unit @ 40F. Corrected on site
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: Observed carnitas @ 120F stored in steam table. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain hot holding @ 135F or above. PIC added additional water to touch bottom of pans. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC on site not monitoring the proper temperature requirements for cold / hot holding. Discussed with PIC to review food safety guidelines with employees.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple bulk containers without labeling. Provide labels of the common name of food products stored in bulk containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 26, 2022: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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