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El Embajador Restaurant

February 8, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout the kitchen / prep areas frtom visible spills and odors • Clean floors walls and ceiling tiles where needed from all visible food soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Still have an outstanding balance dur for the 2023 health permit - needs to be addressed immediately • Unpaid fee for your 2023 City of Boston health permit -address immediately
code L1status: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Pork out for hot holding is only 125F - maintain at 135F and / or above as discussed
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: No labels on individual homemade desserts out for retail sale - address
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Make the necessary corrections on the menu where needed for foods offered under cooked [ * cerviche ]
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations filled with food soils from previous use - discard and replace
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Some evidence of rodent activity in the trash areas and rear door delivery door entrance - address with an " IPM " report upon re-inspection as we discussed
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: PIC serving foods up by the front cou nter without a hair restraint for her long hair - addressed immediately
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Using scoops without handles to dispense some condiments while cooking - ensure all scoops have handles [ food grade utensils only ]
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up for raw foods and a seperate sanitizer set up for ready to eat foods and any food contact surfaces
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Labels (C)

Inspector note: Label to identify the content of each bulk food storage bin [ masa - salt - sugar - flour - salt ]
code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible soils on the inside and exterior of all cooking equipment - freezer - refrigeration units - bulk food storage bins - tables and shelves underneath them - table top moveable small appliances on counter tops
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean vent above the char grill from visible char and debris
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Clean Linens (C)

Inspector note: Clearly seperate soiled linen from clean linens during storage
code 590.004/4-801.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove visible grease and grime - resurface all rusted surfaces
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: All receptacles shall be maintained clean with tight fitting lids
code 590.005/5-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 1, 2023: 2 findings recurred. 14 previous findings did not recur.

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