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El Barrio Mexican Grill

September 13, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
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 shredded beef and black beans stored in walk in between 46F - 48F and Guacamole stored on service line @ 47F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding of food products @ 41F or below. PIC replaced item on service line and vented other pans while in walk in. 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 yellow rice and refried beans stored on steam table between 112F - 118F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding at 135F and above. PIC added water to steam table and ensured water at the surface of pan. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Provide and maintain hand drying towels at handsink at all times. PIC corrected on site
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed multiple ants near handsink / prep sink. Provide must recent pest report
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored without labels. Provide a label with the common food name of item stored inside
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on tables throughout the establishment. Maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 19, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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