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El Rey Del Pollo Restautant

February 5, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Various pans filled with soups observed being left out at room temperature between 100-115F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Cooked chicken and other food products in the front service hot holding unit at 120F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135 F and above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Rodent Bait Stations (P)critical

Inspector note: Open blocks/bags of poison observed on the floor in the main kitchen/basement area's . Discontinue use and provide proper pest control methods.
code 590.007/7-206.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Management not properly overseeing in the pest management in the basement dry storage area. Address and ensure the proper measures are in placed to help minimize all activity.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Long poles being used for the the rotisserrie chickens visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address and clean to remove. Management is to provide a detailed IPM report prior to the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Boxes of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue an store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Walls of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Several portions fo flooring appear to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Portion fo flooring in the front service area damaged adn sagging. Address and make all necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 7, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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