El Paisa Restaurant No. 2

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hot Holding Station- Pork Belly (cicerron) 92F Sausage 90F Empanada 95F- PIC stated thay are out for hot holding for 2 hours an placed them for reheating at 165F. Unit turned off PIC turned it back on. Maintain all TCS foods for hot holding at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: No Clean-Up Kit for vomiting and diarrheal events and no written procedures. Provide.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper hot holding .
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand Sink near warewashing area without soap. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Employee holding current CFPM and Allergen Certificate no longer works at this location. Provide a current CFPM and Allergen Awarness Certificate or proof of enrollment in a valid CFPM class/exam (example : Serve Safe).
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed open bag with beans. Store all bulk food items in enclosed commercial grade containers.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Several shelves at the prep area and cooking line soiled. Clean all properly. Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean all properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand Sink at Cooking Line with broken hot water faucet. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 21, 2020: 8 previous findings did not recur.

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