La Chiva Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Rice 104F / Provide 135F or greater. Rice was returned to stove to be reheated.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Mop water is being dumped and washed in a hand sink in the basement / Discontinue. Hand washing sink shall remain free and clear at all times to ensure proper hand washing
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Rice scoop stored inside rice cooked with handle in food / Discontinue and store properly as described below.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Provide a deep cleaning to prep tables and equipment on cookline
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: Provide an enclosed mop sink
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Provide a deep cleaning to the walls and floors throughout
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 14, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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