Merengue Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked beef in large pan observed being cooled at room temperature. Discontinue annd ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures (P)critical
  Inspector note: Urinal in the restroom appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-202.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wood Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wooden pestile appears to damaged and with wooden pieces coming loose. Replace.
  code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Gaskets around the door to the 3 door deli cooler near frying station damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was still operating below 41F and gaskets have been ordered as stated by management. Portion of ceiling in the basement prearation area with what appears to be water damage. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Ice build up observed on the compressor of the walk-in cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was still operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. Excess moisture observed dripping off water pipes located in the basement onto clean equipment. Address and ensure all equipment is being stored in a clean and protected area.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling in the basement preparation area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 27, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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