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El Penol Restaurant

February 9, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods. Discontinue and store as discussed
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: No astrisk [*] by items on menu that can be undercooked.Provide
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Spatulas stored in between equipment. Discontinue and store as discussed
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Bowls being used as scoops to dispense condiments.Discontinue and provide food grade scoops with handles.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Missing some equipment thermometers. Provide where needed
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No sign at handsink or paper towel dispenser. Provide
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Clean light fixtures throughout business from soils and dead insects
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 2, 2009: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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