El Palmar Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sanitizing solution at three bay sink registered Chlorine 10ppm. Maintain between 50-100 ppm.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at serving line used to store soiled glasses and empty bottles. Discontinue. Use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at serving line missing paper towel. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Allergen awarness certificate expired. Provide a current one.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Bag with bulk food stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent soiled with dust and grease. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 8, 2018: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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