Mana Escondido Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• 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: Observed sliced deli meat / raw pork @ 50F in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in refrigerated unit @ 40F. Corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring the accessibility of handsinks cold holding temperature of multiple food items and the overall cleanliness of establishment. Discussed with PIC to review food safety guidelines with staff. Documents provided via email.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed soils / food spills in reach in units in kitchen and soiled utensils stored on knife rack. Clean all soils / spills in all refrigerated units.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed lids and utensils stored in hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only. PIC corrected on site
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on counters. Maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed sponges at warewashing bay. Discontinue
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food spills and debris on floors and walls. Clean to remove grease build up on wall and spills from the floor with frequency and during slow periods of operation.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 22, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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