La Reina

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed pupusa mix placed on counter in ambient temperature registering 58F. PIC stated it had been out for 1 hour and piut it back inside the refrigerating units. Mantain TCS foods at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employee washing only the dishes without filling and setting up three bay sink. Ensure that proper wareashing takes place. Wash rinse sanitize.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stattion not set up. Observed wipes wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent cleaning sticker expired. Provide a current sticker.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 17, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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