Navarrete Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings11
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: Employees unable to properly wash hands in the handsink at the front service line prior to serving foods- Corrected
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Large deep plastic containers with products cooked 5 hours prior to the inspection at 58F. Reviewed procedures for cooling with the CFPM and products were removed from the plastic containers and placed in shallow metal pans to finish cooling to 41F or below
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employee washing and rinsing equipment in the 2 bay prep sink without sanitizing. 3 bay sink available at establishment for wash rinse and sanitizing. Reviewed with PIC to use 3 bay sink for equipment
  code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation-Storage (P)critical
  Inspector note: Creams and personal items stored on shelving with food products and equipment- Removed
  code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Numerous containers of prepared products in refrigeration throughout with no labels- production/discard dates- Provide
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Products in hand sink at front service line- Removed at the time of the inspection
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Spoiled food in the refrigerator at the front service area- Removed and discarded at the time of the inspection
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Numerous expired flies noted in lower level storage Cans of raid noted throughout establishment Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company and use only products provided by the pest control company
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Numerous pieces of equipment including equipment racks and hood with debris and accumulated grease- Clean
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling in front service area damaged with peeling paint/tape Ceiling in back prep with missing tiles and water damaged tiles- Repair/replace
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Light shield missing over light in service area- Provide
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 24, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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