El Penol Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink near serving line used to store soiled containers. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) Cooling Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Observed boiled corn placed in plastic containers and left in ambient temperature for cooling. Temperature above danger zone (146F). Ensure that proper methods are used for proper cooling to take place (Iced Wand Iced Bath) and metal containers.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Some refrigerating units without proper interior thermometers. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 17, 2019: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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