El Chalan

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Raw marinated chicken stored in smaller containers driping on the floor of walk-in unit. Store properly to contain it.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board heavily scored and soiiled. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Several shelves at prep area and warewashing area soiled. Sever refrigerating/freezer units with soiled interior and exterior. Exterior of equipment at the cooking line soiled. Floor of the walk-in unit soiled. ---- Clean all properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
  Inspector note: Area at the rear outside with loose debris and piled up cardboard. Clean properly and remove .
  code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under and around cooking line and utility lines soiled . Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-201.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Three grease continers at the rear with heavy grease built up. Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent with dripping grease onto the floor. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 26, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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