El Barrio Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring the proper usage and accessibility of hand sinks testing of sanitizers and leaking equipment. Discussed with PIC to review and retrain employees on such required regulations of food safety.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide test kit for Quats sanitizer and maintain on site.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed fruit and wiping cloths stored in hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand sinks clear and accessible for hand washing only. Corrected on site
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
  Inspector note: Provide drain plugs for all 3 compartments of warewashing sink
  code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed leak underneath 3 Bay sink. Contact a licensed plumber for repairs
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Observed trash and debris on basement floors. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired July 2022. PIC stated hood cleaning schedule for next Thursday.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 27, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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