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El Chalan

April 4, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chicken 61F / Hot holding cabinet not working at time of inspection. Chickens moved to walk in
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cut tomatoes 57F Cut cucumbers 56F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Items moved to refrigeration after being out for an hour Raw chicken 46F. 6 cases sitting out at room temperature being prepped. Discussed prepping 1 case at a time. All other cases moved to walk in. / Provide proper cold holding
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: 3 bay sink area - hand sink with bowls and towels in basin / Remove and ensure hand sinks remain free and clear at all times.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Hot holding cabinet not working / Unit will not be used until properly repaired / Repair unit
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Food handlers prepping raw chicken on top of other cases of raw chicken / Discontinue and provide a prep table in place. Shelving with visible soils and paint chipping / Clean and repaint.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: 3 reach in units in the back prep area - Interior and exterior with visible soils and debris / Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors in back with tiles cracked and/or missing / Repair
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Walls near 3 bay sink with visible soils / Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 5, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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