El Chalan

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed boiled yuca stored in ambient temperature Regidtering 66F. PIC stated been out for 1 hour and placed it inside refrigerating unit. Mantain 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Several products inside walk-in unit without date marking provide.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Several pots and pans placed on the air drying shelves soiled to touch and sight. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board heavily scored/soiled. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of walk-in unit very soiled with liquid substance. Clean/sanitize properly. Utility pipes on the side of oven at cooking line with severe grease build up. Clean to remove. Air drying shelves at three bay sink soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Floor near walk-in unit damaged missing tiles. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 2, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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