La Cancun

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Rice in stand up reach in - 53F. Food handler stated it was cooked yesterday and has remained in stand up reach in since / Rice will be disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Properly educate all staff on cooling methods and ensure parameters are met.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food handler states that they ran out of sanitizer yesterday / Dishes were being done in the 3 bay sink at the time of inspection / There is a dish machine on site but cannot verify that it is working properly the gauge is broken and there doesnt appear to be any chemicals connected to it. Machine template states that it is a low temperature machine (requires 120F for wash and rinse ) / No dishes will be done until sanitizer is bought. Food handler has sent someone out for commerical grade bleach.
  code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: CFPM is not on site / Food handlers present are unable to answer questions or demonstrate basic food safety knowledge / Provide a knowledgeable CFPM to be on site during all operational hours
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Chicken and shrimp thawing at room temperature in the basement / Discontinue and properly thaw. Under cold running water under refrigeration or as part of the cooking process.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards are worn and heavily scored / Resurface or replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 28, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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