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El Chalan

November 14, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Chicken 60F in hot holding cabinet that was not turned on / Chicken was moved to walk in to cool down after being there for less than an hour / Provide 135F or above at all times. Ensure the hot holding cabinet is turned on and at temperature before fully cooked chicken is re-heated and moved to hot holding cabinet.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed food handler touching ready to eat burritos with bare hands / Ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in front grill area with mugs in the basin / Remove and ensure hand sinks remain free and clear at all times
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Provide a deep clean througout kitchen focusing on walls and floors. Especially under and behind equipment
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 14, 2023: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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