Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed large pans with chicken and rice placed in walk-in units for cooling. PIC stated it had been an hour since they had been placed and temperature of food registered 116F. No logs or records are available. Ensure that proper cooling methods are used and that cooling process is monitored properly (time amd temparature parameters). Consider placing food in smaller shallower containers.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink without paper towels . Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Some bulk food containers without label. Fruit cups at To Go section without any labels. Provide proper labels.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Several boxes with food stored on the floor at the Walk-In area. Elevate properly. Observes bulk food containers without lids and open bag of beans. Store properly in commercial grade containers with lid.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: The interior of some refrigerating units at bar area soiled. Clean all properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 9, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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