El Centro

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• 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: Cooked chicken in reach in under grill at 50F. PIC will need to cold hold at 41F or below. PIC will remove and put into another refrigerator to bring down temperature.
  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: Steak 100F pork 88F beef 96F and refried beans 98F. PIC will need to reheat and store 135F or above. Proper reheat foods.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff proper holding cooling and reheating process. Dishwasher will need to be repaired until that time china and silverware will need to be washed in basement high temp dishwasher. Pest control will need to come in and address fruit fly may take more than one visit.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean hood filters on cooking line.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
  Inspector note: Dishwasher not working in kitchen all china and silverware will need to be washed in high temperature in basement until repaired or use disposable plates and silverware in dinning room.
  code 590.004/4-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of ice machine will need to be clean and monitored. Visibly soiled with mold.
  code 590.004/4-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to address fruit fly in asement prep restroom and some in dinning area. Have pest control inspect and provide paperwork at re-inspection. Needs to be monitored.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 19, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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