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 Line - Pork Belly 88F Sausage 85F. Part of the hot holding buffet not turned on PIC turn it on. PIC stated it had been out for 1 hour and placed it on stove to re-heat at 165F with 1 hour. Rice on stove registered 118F. PIC stated it had been placed there 30 minutes ago and turned on stove to re-heat at 165F. Maintain all TCS foods at 135 or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Re-train staff with regard to proper hand sink usage and proper hot holding temperatures and monitoring.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No sanitizing test kit for QUATs Sanitizer used for wiping cloths. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at serving line used to store soiled utensils. Use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsinks near warewashing area and near cooking line without soap. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
  Inspector note: Observed container with food for employee at the serving line. Ensure that employees eat at a disegnated area separated from food prep areas.
  code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Flip top freezer with thick layers of ice. Remove and clean properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Observed bag of raw chicken being thawed in stagnant water. Thaw properly under running cold water or under temperature control.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several food refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Part of hood vent above grill with buid up of dust and grease. Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 25, 2021: 10 previous findings did not recur.

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