La Pinata

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sandwich Unit at Serving Line- Shrimp 48F Beef 47F Quesso Cheese 51F. Unit 50F. Maintain at 41F or below. PIC placed food to the other refrigerating unit.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Refrigerating Unit at serving line registered 50F. Repair to maintain 41F or below.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. 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: Boxes with food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Large pot stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Rear door wide open. Ensure that a screen door is installed or maintain closed.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 8, 2021: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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