El Penol Restaurant

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

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed knifes stored soiled on magnetic strip. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Bottom of two door freezer at prep area soiled. Clean properly. Shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly. Shelves at cooking line used to store cleaned pots with peeled paint and rusting. Repair or replace.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Several cups used to dispense bulk food items. Discontinue use handled utensils only.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 16, 2020: 4 previous findings did not recur.

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