El Paisa Restaurante

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Kitchen -Cover all open foods in reach ins.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handling of Food & Ice
  Inspector note: Basement -Provide scoops with handles for bulk food containers.
  code 09-3-301.11(C)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Counter -Defrost reach in freezer.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Counter Provide visible thermometers where necessary
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Kitchen trepan faucet to hand sink.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Provide paper towels for rear hand sink.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Basement -Clean floor area.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Inadequate Lighting
  Inspector note: Repair nonworking light in vent hood.
  code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 1, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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