El Pelon Taqueria

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food prep sink without air gap. Consult plumber- determine if air gap can be installed. 3 compartment sink being used to wash produce with wash/rinse/sanitize procedure in place.
  code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Jugs of oil stored in sprinkler room. Store food in approved spaces with smooth cleanable walls floors and ceilings. Move oil to dry storage area.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled cardboard on floor in basement with empty oil jugs stored on top. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 4, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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