Merengue Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Large cover pan of chicken 115F under steam table . PIC stated left out less than one hour. PIC removed and reheated to165F .
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Food container found in hand sink . Remove. Hand sink must be for handwashing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Several large container without labels. Provide proper labels.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Containers of food on floor in kitchen basement walkin refrigerator and freezer. Remove . Store all food 6 inches off the floor.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.
  Inspector note: Adjust rinse water at high temp dishwasher was 160F should be 180F. PIC call for repair. Three compartment sink avaiable.
  code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Heavly soiled can opener blade. Clean to remove. Ice machine in basement with black residue on interior of machine . Empty clean to remove all residue. Knife storenin between wall and sink . Remove. Store knives properly in knife rack.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Soils and debris on floor under cookline. Clean
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. Provie professional cleaning and update sticker. PIC explained scheduled for cleaning this week. Soils and debris hanging from ceiling in walkin refrigeration unit.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 30, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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