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El Chalan

August 31, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings5

Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Whole chickens are 125F.in the hot holding unit. Out for an hour.Re-heated to 160F.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Salads in small foam trays are out at room temperature - 71F. voluntarily discarded
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Handsink being blocked in the rear of the kitchen. Discontiunue and keep clear.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · 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
Person in charge Assignedcritical

Inspector note: No one on site to oversee operation. Several violations visible
code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometer on site. Provide
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Knives stored in-between equipment. Discontinue
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Remove aluminum foil being used to line shelving and provide a cleanable surface.Re-surface rusted tops of the refrigeration units. Food and paper supplies are being stored on them
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Pre-Flushed Scrapped Soaked

Inspector note: Several soiled pots and pans under the sink. Pre-scrape to reduce possible contamination
code 18-4-603.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration units from all visible stains and soils. Clean counter tops from all food spills stains and soils
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Clean loose trash and debris from rear of dumpster area
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean walls throughout kitchen from old food stains and soils
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Elevate soiled mop off the floor at least six inches during storage
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 27, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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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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