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El Penol Restaurant

May 12, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed hand sink near bar area used to rinse the containers before placing them for warewashing. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed bags with bulk food itmes stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Observed eggs stored above food boxes and attached to cooked sausage and cooked meat containers inside walk-in. Several other cooked and non cooked items stored mixed up. Separate properly.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Observed wet towel covering shredded beef inside walk-in unit. Discontinue. Use non-absorbent material.
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges being used at warewashing stations. Discontinue.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Boxes with single-sevice containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Several large pots stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 23, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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