El Paisa Restaurante

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

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: keep back door closed at all times
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: In the walk in cooler and frezer keep all food supplies at least 6 inches off the floor. Provide proper storage of all opened bulk food supplies. Keep all supplies inm a covered and if needed labeled container. Do not store anytihng on top the ice machine. Keep only ice related materials on top of the ice machine. Clean the top of the unit also.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: replace worn and heavily stained cutting boards on cold units in the main kitchen.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: remove broken shelving inside the 3 door reach in refrigerator in the back kitchen. Remove rust buildup from top of grease trap.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Provide test kit for measuring sanitizer strength at the 3 compartment sink.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Provide proper storage of in use wiping cloths. Keep all cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean paper towel dispenser at hand sink on hot line. Clean large window fan in main kitchen. Remove dust buildup.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Provide paper towels for the hand sink in the employee restroom and make sure the automatic paper towel dispensers are always functioning properly and dispensing paper towels at all times.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: repair wall above basement stairs. Repair holes in wallls and repair damaged wall surfaces.
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: In basement remove multiple bags of cement stored in basement. Remove all unecessary items stored in basement. Remove all unused items and remove all items that are not needed for the operation of this restaurant. Organize all remaining supplies.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 7, 2013: 10 previous findings did not recur.

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