El Chalan

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Freezer unit at prep area with door that can not be closed properly. Repair.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink near cooking line used to store empty jars/containers. PIC removed them. Use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observe sponge used at three bay sink. PIC discarded it. Discontinue.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of both freezers at the prep area soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 18, 2020: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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