El Centro

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cook unable to wash hands because the hand sink was blocked
  code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Steak 98F Pork 102F / Containers sitting on the ledge of the steam table for 30 minutes / Cook moved to flat grill / Provide 135F or greater for hot holding.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink with packages of tortillas in the basin / Cook removed. Ensure hand sink is kept free and clear at all times
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Pots of sauce cooling on the floor of the basement / Discontinue and elevate at least 6" off of the floor.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Basement hand sink - cold water faucet broken / repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 16, 2020: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

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.