El Rinconcito

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
  Inspector note: Walk -In freezer still broken. Repair.
  code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: No test kit on site. Provide.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit -Sausage 127F Chicken 125F. PIC closed the hot holding unit door and increased the temperature to re-heat at 165F. Maintain all PHFs at 140F or above. Potato Soup 123F Corn Soup 120F left in room temperature. PIC placed it on the oven to re-heat at 165F and will maitain it there . Maintain all PHFs at 140F or above.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Hand washing sink at the prep area blocked by a new freezer brought in instead of the broken Walk-In freezer. Remove and keep accessible.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Some bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Thermometers Provided
  Inspector note: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
  code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: Several food products stored on the floor at the storage area. Elevate properly. Several bags opened with bulk food items inside. Store properly in closed commercial grade containers.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Three Compartment Sink
  Inspector note: Three Bay Sink filled with soiled dishes. Provide proper soiled dishes racks/storage.
  code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Air drying rack near three bay sink with rust. Clean to remove . Bottom of the walk-in unit soiled. Clean properly.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Handwashing sink at the cooking line missing soap. Provide.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 6, 2017: 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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