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El Chalan

February 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed whole raw chickens in spits placed not covered above other food items and veggies(plantain) inside the walk-in. Store properly covered.
code 590.003/3-303.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several prepared food items without date marking inside the walk-in unit. provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at cooking line used to store soiled utensils and containers. Discontinue use for handwashing only. • Both handsink used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue . Use for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at warewasing area without paper towels. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed in use knifes stored against wall and equipment. Discontinue store in a clean/sanitized surface.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sanitizer solution boxes not set up meanwhile raw chicken is being cut. Provide.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Hot holding box without interior thermometer. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board scored and soiled at prep area Resurface and clean/sanitize properly.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several refrigerator and freezer units soiled. Several shelves all through establishment (including warewashing area) soiled. Some bulk food containers very soiled. Exterior of cooking line with large grease build up.--------- Clean all properly • Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Several storage shelves soiled. Clean all properly.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Observed plastic bawl placed inside cooked rice and use for dispensing it. Discontinue use use handled utensils only.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Three bay sink with a leak at the bottom pipe currently contained with plastic container under and covered with tape. Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floor under and around cooking line soiled inside walk-in soiled prep area soiled. Clean all properly.
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink filled with soiled dishes and not set up. Air drying dishes soiled to touch and sight. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash/rinse/sanitize)
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed knives in use stored soiled. Unclear how long or what they were used for. Clean and sanitize befrore storing away.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: CFPM certificate and allergen awearness certificate expired. Provide current ones.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges in use at warewashing area. Discontiue.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 23, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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