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El Chalan

December 15, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: NO HANDWASHING OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION - doorknob areas and handles on equipment are soiled
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Labeled Common Namecritical

Inspector note: Label all clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly
code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Knives and mallet are heavily soiled in knife rack Clean and sanitize properly
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings in lights.Contact pest control company
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: Food thermometer broken.Replace
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Remove tablecloth used as a cutting surface and provide a clean and durable surface such as cutting boards
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Remove aluminum foil being used as contact paper on shelves in refrigeration units and shelves on prep tables to provide clean and non- absorbant surfaces
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Three Compartment Sink

Inspector note: Reverse prosedure at three bay sink so the sanitizing bay is not beside the handsink
code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kit for chlorine.Provide
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No sign at handsink in rear.Provide No paper towels in front handsink.Provide
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout kitchen area from all visible soils
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Woodwork around doorways - shelving in warewashing area - under prep table - top of grease trap are heavily scorned and soiled. Re-paint as discussed to provide a cleanable surface area Wooden window by front counter has no screen and the prep area is easily exposed.Repair as needed
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean light fixtures - walls throughout kitchen from all visible stains and soils
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Missing cover for light fixture in prep area.Replace
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 2, 2009: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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