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Equis Pica Pollo

September 25, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
    code 590.004/4-302.12-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
  • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
    code 590.003/3-304.12-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
  • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    Inspector note: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
    code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Single door upright refrigeration unit operating at 55F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Wooden storage shelves in the main koitchen areamade of unfinished wood. Discontinue and resurface with a non-toxic material ensuring all surfaces remain cleanabel durable and smooth. Compressor inside of the walk-in cooler dripping on boxes of food. Address and make any necessary repairs. Door handle missing on the inside of the walk-in cooler. Replace.
    code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Hood Filters visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    Inspector note: Drainage pipe to the hand sink disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs.
    code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
    code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Controlling Pests (C)
    Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the main kitchen. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
    code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    Inspector note: Remove all unecessary equipment from the rear of the building.
    code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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