El Barrio Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️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

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring 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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 25, 2022: 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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