El Centro

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Assignment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Ensure there is a designated PIC / Manager in place during all hours of business to address food safety and to oversee the day to day operations
  code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Several items on the menu that are offered under cooked do not have the proper disclosure / reminder - identify as we discussed with aan astrik [*] and then the astik by the verbiage [*] consumption of raw or under cooked .... to coincide with that particular item
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: All food handlers need proper hair restraints when working with exposed foods and preperation address where needed
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Post copies of both the current food safety and allergen awareness certificates of the on site manager in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 25, 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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