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Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill

April 26, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit- Pork 130F Empanada 117F Unit 98F. PIC stated it had just placed the food items 20 minutes ago and increased the hot holding unit at high (over 190F) for immediate re-heating. Maintain all TCS at 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed handsink at prep area used to store a soiled pan. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths boxes not set up. Observed wet paper towel used to wipe cutting board. Set properly wiping cloth containers with sanitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed several open bags with bulk food items at lower level. Store properly in enclosed containers (with lids).
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit without interior thermometer at serving line. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Several not in use pots placed on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Toilet door next to serving line without self-closing door. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 28, 2020: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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