Habanero Mexican Grill Inc.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Observed three bay sink (all three bays) overfilled with soiled utensils. Washing bay with water and detergent. No evidence of proper warewashing taking place (Wash Rinse Sanitize). Provide proper warewashing all the time.
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Hand Sink near three bay sink used to stored utensils and frozen packaged food. PIC removed them. Use for hand washing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing and hand sink usage.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Can opener soiled with dried up debris. Clean properly.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PHF's Properly Thawed
  Inspector note: Several food items found thawing in stagnant water or in room temperature. PIC placed them in refrigerating unit. Ensure that proper thawing takes place all the time.
  code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Shelves at three bay sink very soiled. Remove plastic mats and clean properly shelves.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Lower level hand sink with low water pressure (both hot and cold). Repair to provide proper water pressure.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
  Inspector note: Observed both recycling and trash dumpster overfilled. Provide more frequent pick-up or additional trash containers.
  code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 28, 2018: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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