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Merengue Restaurant

March 10, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked rice being held at118F. PIC removed and and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Discontinue and ensure all foods are held at 140F and above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw eggs in basement walk-in stored above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no contamination from raw eggs.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Inspector note: No evidence of a back flow preventor on hose connected directly to mop sink faucet. Provide.
code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Several packages of juices and other products stored on ground of walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of clear container storing clean equipment visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Faucet at 2 bay sink constantly running. Repair or replace. Pipe under dump sink in basement leaking. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels at back hand wash sink. Provide. No soap at hand wash sink. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Outside dumpster with lid missing. Replace. Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris clean to remove.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Filters above fryer heavily soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 25, 2009: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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