El Rinconcito

January 27, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed three bay sink filled with dirty dishes and employee rinsing knifes only before placed them back to prep area. Provide proper warewashing all the time Wash-Rinse-Sanitize and set three bay sink properly.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: It does not appear to be anyone in charge at this time employees state that he is not in the establishment. Ensure that someone is in charge all the time and monitor food safety/warewashing/cleanlines. Retrain staff to perform proper warewashing all the time.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed large pots with boiled corn liquid mixture place in the ambient temperature. PIC stated they had just been cooked. Cool properly using one of approved methods.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed one of the walk-in unit not mantaining 41F (registering 60F). Employee states it had been open for some time due to delivery. Ensure ir is working properly and repair as neccessary.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips for sanitizing solution. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at toilet with broken hot water faucet/out of order. Repair to provide proper hot water
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink used to store soiled utensils. Use for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed several cups being used instead of scoops do dispense food items (bulk and regular). Discontinue.Provide handled utensils/scoops
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. 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 container with raw chicken for prep placed under handwashing sink. Remove and store properly.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Several refrigerating units and hot holding box without interior thermometers. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board heavily scored resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Several equipment at cooking line and prep area soiled. Clean properly.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Toilet dooe for employees without self-closing door. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Floor at prep area and cooking line soiled. Ceiling near cooking line with grease build up---- Clean all properly.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Health Permit not renewed for 2025. Provide.
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on March 4, 2024: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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