El Palmar Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sliced cucumber Pico de gallo Bell peppers were observed in the cold-holding unit with elavated temperature of 44F Instructed the Person to discountiue double -panning the food and ensure all TCS food are maintained at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Chlorine sanitizer test trip. Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Both handwashing sinks were observed without soap in the dispensers. provide soap and maintain soap dispensers at all handwashing sinks at all times.( corrected on site)
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Portion cup observed stored inside pico de galo. Discontunue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands. (Corrected on site)
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: yellow Hood sticker observed expired July 29 2026/ provide update sticker up reinspection
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 8, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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