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El Chalan

August 7, 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: Large stainless steel bowl of white rice sitting out at 73F / Ensure proper hot holding temperatures. Food handlers unable to communicate how long rice has been there. Rice will be disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time • Whole roasted chicken in hot holding cabinet 120F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cut tomatoes 55F Cut cucumbers 52F Cut radishes 55F / All left out on counter discontinue and provide proper cold holding temperatures. I am unable to verify how long items have been out at room temperature for / Items will be disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Back prep hand sink with cloth and other items in basin / Remove and keep hand sink free and clear at all times. hand sink is used during prep times only. Front hand sink is mainly used
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Back screen door does not close all the way and there is a large hole in the screen allowing for fly entry / Repair screen and ensure door closes properly.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Hot holding cabinet does not appear to be working / Repair. Unit will be taken out of service until properly repaired.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Small window at front kitchen area with hole / Repair. Gaskets on the stand up freezer are ripped / Replace
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of stand up reach in freezer heavily soiled / Clean to remove
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Back prep walls with visible soils and spatter / Clean to remove
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 13, 2018: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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