El Penol Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Hand Washing sink at the bar area used to store soiled equipment/utensils. Use for hand washing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical
  Inspector note: Sanitizer solution for wiping cloths registered Chlorine 200ppm. Maintain between 50-100ppm.
  code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to hand washing sink usage and proper sanitizer levels.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PHF's Properly Thawed
  Inspector note: Raw Pork being thawed in room temperature. PIC removed it inside the walk-in. Thaw properly under temperature control or under running water.
  code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Chicken stored above plaintains potatoes and pork inside the walk-in unit. Separate properly to avoid possible cross-contamination.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: High Temp Dish Machine at the Bar Area appears to leak water from the door. Repair.
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: The exterior of bulk food containers soiled. Clean properly. Storage shelf next to cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on November 6, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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