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La Esquina Restaurant

June 11, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Several pans of shredded meats observed being left out on counter tops (82F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Pre-packaged desserts in the front service grab and go cooler with no labels. Discontinue and provide labels on all grab and go foods.
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left pour on counter tops. Discontinue and store all wiping cloths in the proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Ice build-up observed on the compressor of the front sevice True refrigeration unit. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 2, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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