Navarrete Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings12
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with all staff to not block the hand sinks with anything and must be stocked at all timeas with paper towels ans soap. Hot must also be available.
  code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken dish at 127F in back room covered. PIC will need to reheat to 165F and properly hot hold above 135F. Please review with staff.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Rodent Bait Stations (P)critical
  Inspector note: Open bait stations in basement. Please have pest control provide you with the proper stations. Fill in holes in wall as discussed.
  code 590.007/7-206.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen next to prep sink blocked with soiled equipment.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink at front counter or restroom. PIC corrected.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of rodent dropings in the basement as discussed. Provide a pest control report at re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue to store food boxes or containers on the floor in the walk in.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff to not thaw at room temperature. Must be done as discussed.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean in place cooking equipment Refrigeration equipment and shelves in kitchen area. Clean fan covers in walk in soiled.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drain boards (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to provide a table or cart to be able to hold all the soiled dishes. Discontinue to store in wash and rinse bay of the three bay sink and one side of the prep sink and the floor.
  code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue to store cutting board on the back of the prep sink faucet.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Replace missing ceiling tile by back door.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 28, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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