El Chalan

July 22, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Salad stored in a to-go container was observed at an elevated ambient temperature of 50F. PIC was instruced to properly cool the food to 41F or below and mantain proper cold holding temperatures.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Slice tomato cucumber diced red pepper on a true prep table with refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: three bay sink and red bucket Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200PPM. Recommendation 50-100PPM. Corrected by PIC
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Large quantity of prepped foods stored in multiple cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.Per PIC most of the foods were prepped this morning and the day before
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Several containers of cooked food observed stored in walk-in unit without cover. Provide cover
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers ( repeated Violation)
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Portion cup observed stored inside rice bulk bin. Discontinue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands ( corrected on site)
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple buckets of foods observed stored on the floor in different areas of the establishment ( walk-in kitchen). Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Under counter refrigerator shelvings observed lined with aluminum foils. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean equipments. Discontinue ( repeated violation)
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: White cutting board observed heavily stained. clean to remove/ resurface or replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Refrigeration and hot holding unit case were observed with soil buildup. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the kitchen area warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Restroom ceiling vent observed with dust build- up /clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on May 8, 2026: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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