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Merengue Restaurant

August 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Sliced produce being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all sliced produce at 41F and below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to rat droppings in basement. Clean to remove. All pest control reports up to date.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Boxes of food 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

Inspector note: Tin foil being used to cover several shelves in kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Condenser of walk-in freezer with excess ice build-up. Address. Storage cabinet in basement made of unfinished wood. Ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Equipment thermometer of small 3 door cooler not operational. Replace.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Several racks of walk-in cooler in basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of storage cabinet in basement with food spills. Clean to remove. Tin foil being used to cover several shelves in the kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Knives being stored in between wall and preparation sink. Discontinue and store all equipment clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No signage or paper towels at hand sink. Provide. No soap at hand wash sink next to 3 bay sink. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Outside dumpster with part of the lid missing. Replace. Dumpster with lid left open. Discontinue and ensure lid is left closed in between uses to limit any rodent activity.
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 stove top and grill with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Light fixture in basement not shielded. Provide.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 17, 2011: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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