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Merengue Restaurant

March 6, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    Inspector note: Small and large containers will need to be labeled to whats in side. Found multiple containers on the cooking line and larger bulk food containers in the basement.
    code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    Inspector note: PIC will need to properly store food off the floor in the walk in. Must be six inches off the floor.
    code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: In place equipment will need to be cleaned to remove dry food and any carbon build up. Clean shelves on kitchen cooking line. Clean ledge between warewashing/ mop sink and cooking line.
    code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line of grease build up. Hood sticker good until May 2023
    code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment storage shelves and cabinets in basment. Evidence of some old rodent droppings in storage room. Clean floor in walk in
    code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • flagged at inspection
    Inspector note: As discussed please post a copy of the Allergen Certifciate that I am able to read the dates.
    code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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