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La Esquina Restaurant

May 6, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings7

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chicken Pastelios 110F Chicken 113FFried pork 112F Casava 125F Okra 113F White rice 116F Chicken 104F Mashed potatoes 88F. Maintain Hot Holding at 135F or above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: 1. Basement - Discontinue storing food product and equipment under exposed waste pipes. 2. Front Warmer Case - Multiple Pans of food stored above unit. Discontinue. 3. Kitchen - Pork stored next to whole green peppers and below chicken. Discontinue and store properly.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: No paper towles at handsink in service area. Provide
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Staff washing and rinsing food equipment without proper sanitizer. Provide
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Handsink blocked with a chair. Unable to wash hands. No evidence of use. Provide proper access to handwashing sink.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: Staff unable to demonstarte proper warewashing Wash-Rinse-Sanitize. Provide training.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: No Allergen Certificate. No Valid Health Permit. Provide
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometers per PIC. Provide
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Hot holding cabinet at 110F. Repair to maintain 135F or above
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kit for sanitizer. Provide
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Exposed fiberglass hanging from ceiling. Repair
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Air vent full of dust. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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