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El Chalan

September 10, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Remove cardboard from floor area throughout the kitchen.Clean walk in floor.
code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: provide hair restraints for all employees working with food products in the kitchen
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: do not block access to hand sink in the kitchen. Keep hand sink open and accessable at all times.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: remove heavy buildup of weeks around the entire outside trash area.Remove growth buildup to ensure no potential rodent harborage.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Protection

Inspector note: keep all food items at least 6 inches off floor in walk ins and in kitchen. Provide proper store of items in white freezer in kitchen. Do not store items on top of each other inside freezer. Provide shelving as needed.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: In the kitchen remove heavily rusted stands used to suport racks of cooked chickens. Remove flaking paint on shelf below microwave ovens.Reseal shelf also. In the kitchen remove chair with torn cushion.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: provide thermometers for al refrigerators without one.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: clean exeritor of walk in cooler. Clean exterior of white freezer in the kitchen.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Provide proper barrier between the hand sink and the 3 compartment sink.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: repair driveway area around the dumpster and the entire outside grounds. Observed asphalt falling apart and puddles building up in pot holes throughout the back area surface. Repair damaged fence post. Provide proper seperation between this restaurant and neighboring businesses.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: replace stained ceiling tiles on ceiling of kitchen. Clean dirty light shield covers to light fixtures in the kitchen.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: clean out area around the grease trap to the left of the 3 compartment sink. Remove any unecessary items stored there and organized all remaining supplies.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 9, 2013: 1 finding recurred. 12 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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