El Recreo Coffee & Roastene

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings3
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: As discussed pastries that are not shelf stable will need to be cold held. They can not be out at room temperature. PIC address this at this time. Spinach and cheese was at 49F
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Please review with staff not to block the hand sink in the back room prep at anytime.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Food Safety Certificate is expired. Please post an up to date certificate.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 23, 2025: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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