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Merengue Restaurant

January 5, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw eggs stored above ready to eat cabbage. Discontinue and store properly to ensure no contamination from eggs.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Fryer greas very dark and murky. Replace grease with more frequency.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No thermometer in 2 door Beverage-Air unit. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Hood and vents with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove. Interior of fryers visibly soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Shut off valve under hand wash sink broken. Repair or replace. Pipe under 2 bay sink leaking. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: 2 Lights out in Beverage-Air upright unit. Replace.
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 12, 2008: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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