El Centro

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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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 raw beef stored inside refrigerated drawers between 45F-48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed meat pans soiled with blood spills inside refrigerated drawers in main kitchen. Clean to remove all spills
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no paper towels at handsink inside main kitchen. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all handsinks are fully stocked with paper towels. COS
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drying Mops (C)
  Inspector note: Observed wet mops stored on floor in basement prep area. Remove and ensure mops are properly stored upright for air drying
  code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 5, 2025: 4 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.

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