El Palmar Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed fried plantain in plastic bags at ambient temperature ( 115F). PIC stated it had been out for an hour and placed it in refrigerating unit. Cool properly using one of the acceptable cooling methods. Monitor time/temperature.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed some equipment placed for air drying still soiled to sight and touch.Provide proper warewashing all the time (Wash Rinse Sanitize).
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand Sink at toilet without soap. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand Sink at serving line without paper towel. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed paper towel without sanitizer used to wipe cutting board. Provide proper wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards at cooking line/prep area soiled/heavily scored. Resurface and clean/sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 28, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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