Montecristo Mexican Grille

July 18, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings18
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Pico de gallo 53F sliced tomato 48F sliced pepino 51F in line ready to be served. PIC removed products and placed in the walkin cooler unit since product . CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Basement hansink observed with PVC piping. Repair according to plumbing law.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: CFPM to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report and provide active managerial control
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of foods stored in the walk in and others refrigeration units observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the day before and earlier today. Provide made/discard date before stored.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Dessert slices observed without labels. Provide
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of 4 chest freezer observed without heavy ice build up interior of 2 door refrigerator unit observed soiled with visible food spills exterior of bulk bins observed soiled by visible food spills and crumbs interior of beverage unit observed soiled shelvings inside walkin unit observed soiled and rusty interior of middle compartment of 3 bay sink observed soiled from foods exterior of multiple foods contact surfaces observed soiled by visible food spills.. Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of foods stored in the walk unit observed without cover. Provide cover before storing
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Cryovac fish observed thawing still in the ROP packaging. Discontinue (open package before)
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed soiled/ dusty. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Refrigerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Several cutting boards observed heavily soiled. Resurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease barell observed soiled with grease spills. Clean to remove
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Trash area observed in need of cleaning and organizing. Provide
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Stagant water observed on downstairs in the kitchen floor floor throughout the kitchen observed soiled . Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tile observed missing above mechanical room. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired June 29 2025. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Multiple soiled mops observed stored on the floor. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License
code L1status: Fail

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