La Pinata

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Soap container and soiled cup stored in the hand sink at the cooking line. PIC removed them. Use for hand washing only. Find a proper placement for the soap.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths very soiled and not stored on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at the cooking line next to prep sink and prep table. Provide splash guards on both sides.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent soiled with dust and grease with sticker expired . Clean properly. Provide a current sticker by a licensed company.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 2, 2020: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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