El Penol Restaurant

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓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: Pass
• ✓Consumer Advisoriescritical
  Inspector note: No astrisk [*] by items on menu that can be undercooked.Provide
  code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: Spatulas stored in between equipment. Discontinue and store as discussed
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Missing some equipment thermometers. Provide where needed
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 9, 2010: 7 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.