El Chalan

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sanitizer at three bay sink less than Chlorine 50ppm.- PIC added chlorine several time and it did not appear to have control of proper warewashing procedures. Provide proper warewashing all the time maitain chlorine sanitizer between 50-100ppm.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed live cockroach at prep area. Provide a current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Observed several pans with encrusted debris and grease. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Bottom of freezers at storage area soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink at the toilet without proper signage. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Floors and walls under and around cooking line soiled with grease. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 20, 2020: 8 previous findings did not recur.

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