El Barrio Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Observed employees working with open food and without hair protection. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair protection while working with open food in kitchen
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored and unidentified. Provide a label identifying common name of food item stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed sponge being used to clean contact surfaces and warewashing. Discussd with PIC to discontinue the usage of sponges
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Rinsing Procedures (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food equipment in being washed / rinsed and stored with sanitizing. Discussed with employee and PIC to ensure proper warewash procedures are being enforced.
  code 590.004/4-603.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed leak underneath rinse bay @ warewashing sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide a report upon completion
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food debris / spills on floors in kitchen and basement. Clean with frequency to minimize harborage
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drying Mops (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled mops stored in kitchen prep. Remove and store off floor or in closet.
  code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 25, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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