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El Chalan

March 3, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

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

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 12 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

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: Pass
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: Pass
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.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at warewasing area without paper towels. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Hot holding box without interior thermometer. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 24, 2025: 12 previous findings did not recur.

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