Merengue Restaurant

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical
  Inspector note: Do not use unsafe foods damaged by flooding and electrical interruption in the basement area.
  code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
  Inspector note: Voluntarily closed due to interrupted electricity and flooding of the basement area due to sprinkler system activating inside the mens restroom. Walls and ceiling of mens restroom are damaged due to sprinkler system water.
  code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Clean and sanitize equipment floors and walls affected by flood water.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Provide all necessary repairs to walls and ceiling inside mens restroom and basment area damaged due to sprinkler system activation.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on December 23, 2024: 4 previous findings did not recur.

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