La Reina

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: use hand sink in kitchen for hand washing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: provide certified food manager. Certified managers certificate expired in 2011.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: keep everything 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: remove ice buildup from freezers in basement
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: provide proper thermometers for all refrigerators.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: provide hand soap and paper towels for hand sink in kitchen.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: replace stained ceiling t6iles on ceiling in kitchen.
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: in basement remove any unecessary items from storage. At trash area remove all old equiopment and other trash. Keep grounds clean at all times. Provide better storafge of employes purses. Do not store in kitchen.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 13, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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