El Rinconcito

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Test kit for three bay sink had fallen in water/out of order. Provide a proper test kit for QUATs sanitizer used at three bay sink.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed live mice at the kitchen/walk-in area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Several bulk food containers without proper labeling. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored wet on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed several bags with bulk food left open at prep area. Store properly in enclosed commercial grade containers.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: One of cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating/freezer unit soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
  Inspector note: Observed smoke detectors beeping. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 15, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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