La Borinquena Grocery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple bulk packaged items open and being sold individually without labels / frozen food items stored in reach in freezer without labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods stored on retail shelves are with proper labels and include minimum requirements.
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed old produce stored for retail inside open air case and expired food on retail shelves. Monitor and remove all damaged / spoiled / expired foods from retail shelves
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed evidence / odor of live cat throughout establishment. Contact pest control for immediate services and provide report. Also remove all related items to live animal
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining at produce stand. Remove and provide a smooth clean and durable surface
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Observed clutter and stagnant water in basement. Remove all unrelated items and organize; remove water from floor.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 31, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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