La Reina

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Chicken in hot holding 116F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures at all times. Chicken will be re-heated.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Dishes are being washed with dish soap and a sponge / Discontinue and properly set up a wash rinse and sanitizer bays for proper cleaning and sanitizing
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PHF's Properly Thawed
  Inspector note: Whole chicken thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly thaw as discussed
  code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: 3 bay sink not set up for dish washing / Ensure all staff are trained on how to properly set up and use a 3 bay sink
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 30, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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