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Merengue Restaurant

August 24, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Two large plastic container over filled with cut lettuce cucumbers and tomatoes on counter 57F-68F . Remove PIC stated out for less than and hour. Refrigerated until 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken next to raw beef Raw pork next to fish. Remove store properly according to cooking chart all chicken on botton shelves.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Food debris and heavy soils on can opener blade . Clean to remove. • Heavy build up of black and pink residue in ice machine . Empty and clean and sanitize
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Large amount of fruit flies basement storage area. Remove provide proper pest control.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Large bulk countainer under prep table with no labels. Provide proper labels.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Several food left uncovered in freezer. Remove and keep covered for proper food protection. • Two case of spoiled blacken plantains. Remove
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: High temp dishwasher 112F to 120 . Repair man all ready called. Three compartment sink available if needed.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towel at hand sink. Provide
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Heavy build-up of grease on cooking filters and Hood sticker expired July 2016.Provide professional cleaning and updated sticker.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 2, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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