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Merengue Restaurant
September 13, 2018 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings3
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Non-Food Contact SurfacesInspector note: Remove rug from storage shelving and provide food service grade liners. Refrigerator on order.
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Installed and MaintainedInspector note: Water temperature excesively hot at hand wash sink at 144F repair plumbing. • Repair openi
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Improper Maintenance of FloorsInspector note: Replace rug at basement storage room.
Checks marked passed
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Separation Segregation Cross ContaminationcriticalInspector note: Raw chicken stored over steak produce discontinue practice and store by order per health code. Cover food container has no cover during storage provide.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleancriticalInspector note: Dishmachine not properly sanitizing due to exceeding rinse temperature.
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PIC Performing DutiescriticalInspector note: Person in charge to ensure frequent cleaning is done in all areas of establishment and decluttering of non inuse equipment. Person in charge to train staff on proper storage of foods. person in charge to ensure equipment that requires sticker of compliance is current.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Melted ice left over from previous night inside ice unit clean to remove stagnant water.
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Insects Rodents AnimalsInspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings inside storage cabinet behind bar area provide current intergrated pest management report. Evidence of rat droppings under 3 bay sink provide current intergrated pest management report. Pest proof bottom of exit door. (ensure pest control technician checks ceilings through out) Evidence of fly type insect both in light shield and side storage room at basement area.
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PHF's Properly ThawedInspector note: Avacado packages defrosting under stagnant water discontinue practice.
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Food ProtectionInspector note: Container of onions stored on prep table no cover provide. • Discontinue the storage of food under sewage.
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Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.Inspector note: Dishmachine rinse mode at 200F water temperature exceeds required rinse temperature 180F per logo plate. repair.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Clean vent cover to 3 door under counter unit to remove visible soil. Clean under counter storage cabinet encrusted with grease soil. Clean grease caked on cooking equipment sides inbetween and inside cabinet at frialator. Clean interior and exterior of beverage unit. Clean dust on wall inside kitchen area. Dust pan soiled clean to remove visible soil. Clean cob webs on corner near boiler at bottom of stairwell. Clean the tops of all walk in units at basement area to remove visible soil and boxes.
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Toilet Enclosed CleanInspector note: Repair toilet not draining properly.
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Outside Storage Improperly MaintainedInspector note: clean exterior grounds to remove plywood debris surrounding dumpster area.
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premises not properly maintained or cleanedOfficial wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/CeilingsInspector note: Exhausthood sticker expired provide current exhausthood sticker and clean filters. Repair opening on wall above pipe near bottom stairwell.
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Inadequate LightingInspector note: Light shields soiled clean to remove visible soil. Extension cords tied together with saran wrap repair.
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Premises MaintainedInspector note: Closet at basement area clutter with miscellaneous items shall be clean and accessible.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on June 5, 2018: 3 findings appeared for the first time.
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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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