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Merengue Restaurant

January 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Fried pork out in a 5 gallon bucket at 69F. Please store 41F or below until you need to reheat it.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at hand sinks next to three bay sink. Also the soap holder on cooking line will need to be repaired.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink next to three bay sink.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Food Safety Certificate expired 2025. Please post up to date certificate.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk food containers will need to have lables. Please be sure all conatiners have lables.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean The exterior of bulk food conatiners. Shelves in warewashing and cooking line. Window ledge on the cooking line. Soiled
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: All the hood filters will need to be cleaned. Heavy build up. Hood sticker good until Feb 2026
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to replace cutting boards that have deep dark scores and can no longer be cleaned properly.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: I found cutting boards and knives in holder stored as clean but had food on them. PIC removed and had the washed again.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to provide drain plugs for the tree bays sinks and not use plastic bags.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Window ledge and wall around window visible soiled and peeling. Clean and repaint. Ceiling above the prep table that has the blenders and cutting board holder peeling.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking line equipment and refrigerators in basement. The ceiling tiles around the heat and a/c have a dust build up.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC will need to post an up to date Allergen Certificate. The one posted is expired.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 21, 2025: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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