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El Paisa Restaurant No. 2

April 19, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Fried chicken 90F sausage 78F / Items made an hour ago during morning prep. PIC stated that the steam table was not working this morning. Items will removed and re-heated and held on the stove as there is limited hot holding space available. / Provide proper hot holding temperatures
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cut tomato salsa - 55F Guacamole 60F Raw shell eggs 73F / Items made daily in the morning (10am) Items returned to stand up reach in to cool down / Discussed keeping the unit covered as it is across from the grill area. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Steam table on service line is not working / Repair unit in order to properly hold hot foods at 140F or greater. Unit will not be used until repair is made
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Ceiling tiles and vents with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 28, 2018: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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