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Merengue Restaurant

May 28, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Beans at steam table 110F. Maintain hot holdind @140F or above. PIC took corrective action to remove from service and reheat product out of temperature for one hour.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: The cfpm is not following recommendations of the most recent pest control report dated 4.29.18 hot holding requirements outer openings and general facility maintenance. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity with droppings found on window sill in dining area. What appears to be a burrow in masonry at front left hand corner of building where foundation meets the sidewalk. Rear door missing door sweep with daylight emitting through bottom of door. Provide updated IPM detailed pest control report. Seal all outer openings to prevent entrance of vermin and provide a rodent proof door sweep. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all affected areas. Provide detailed documentation of steps taken to clean and sanitize areas of concern. Heavy fly acvtivity in basement. Provide updated pest control IPM report.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Leaking pipe in basement locker room with bucket of standing water. Repair. Clean to Remove standing water.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Dumpster observed open and overflowing with trash. Maintain closed and empty dumpster with proper frequency. Provide updated site cleanliness permit. None found on site.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Grease bin outside restaurant with buildup of grease and food soils. Clean to remove. Clean outside trash storage area of visible soils and debri. What appears to be burrows holes in outside area behind dumpster. Fill & seal with rodent proof materials.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Walk floor in basement with standing water and food debri on floor. Clean to remove. Floor in sprinkler room with what appears to be old rodent droppings. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all affected areas.
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: Commercial vent hood with heavy buildup of grease at cookline. Clean to remove. Hole in ceiling above basement walkin cooler. Seal with smooth durable cleanable material. Clean gap between walkin coolers and basement wall of visible debris. Shelving debri broken wall board above basement walkin freezer. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 10, 2018: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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