El Paisa Restaurante

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Eggs out at room temperature. 65 F. Voluntarily discarded by PIC.
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumer Advisoriescritical
  Inspector note: No reminder on menu items pertaining to undercooking of product.Provide
  code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Tags & Records
  Inspector note: Shellfish tags not being kept or site.Store all shellfish tags in chronological order for 90 days.
  code 01-3-203.12** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Ice scoop being stored directly order basement stairs. Discontinue and keep in a clean area.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Keep all food products elevated of the floor at least six inches during storage. Store eggs on bottom shelf in walk-in. Do not store ready to eat foods below them.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: Knives and spatulas being stored in between equipment.Discontinue and store in a clean area.
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean outside of flour container from visible soils.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Water pressure in restroom not working properly. Repair as Needed.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Hand sink is blocked with barrels dirty pots and pans. Discontinue and keep clear.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 19, 2008: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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