Merengue Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Where to Wash (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff to wash hand in hand sink and not in three bay or prep sinks. Make sure sinks are stocked have hot water and not blocked.
  code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Rinse gauge on low temperature dishwasher not working properly. PIC has a call in to have repaired.
  code 590.004/4-204.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink on cooking line blocked. Discontinue.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink next to three bay sink did not have any soap. PIC corrected at this time.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Bulk food containers need to be labeled to whats inside.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Provide wiping cloth buckets for cooking line and prep areas in basement.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff to properly thaw foods under runnng water the day before in refrigerator or to cook frozen. I found fish in a bucket of water and beef. PIC corrected
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean all shelves in kitchen warewashing and basement prep areas. Soiled. Clean interior and exterio of refrigeration equipment. Soiled. Clean in place cooking equipment on cooking line. Clean exterior of bulk food conatiners. Soiled.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters visibly soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expired Dec 2011. PIC stated that its being cleaned this Sunday
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to provide drain plugs for the three bay sinks. Discontinue to use plastic bags. Replace gasket on up right freezer in basement as discussed.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: As discussed replace or resurface any cutting boards in kitchen or basement prep that have deep dark scores.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 29, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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