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El Barrio Mexican Grill

August 5, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no sanitizing test strips on site. Provide. Quats @ 200ppm / chlorine 100ppm. Tested with inspector kit
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezer. Clean to remove ice build up
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed immature flies in basement area. Provide must current pest report
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Observed no lighting inside walk in cooler. Provide
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 11, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.