La Esquina Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Refrigerated products including shredded chicken and sliced vegetables on counter at grill in back prep at 56F. Per PIC product taken out of temperature control less than one hour prior to the inspection. Products must be held at 41F or below- Placed in refrigeration at 39F
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employee slicing meats and cheeses handling product with bare hands- Corrected at the time of the inspection
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Packaged containers of desserts in grab and go refrigeration with no labeling- Provide labels or store products in refrigeration behind service counter
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Food prep area installed below waste pipes in lower storage- remove/move Installation of new equipment should be reviewed with the Health Department
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Mop bucket with heavily soiled water stored on floor against prep sink and handwashing sink- Store properly
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 19, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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