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Pikalo Empanadas

March 17, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)

Inspector note: Food thermometer not measuring temperature properly. Repair or replace.
code 590.004/4-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Slicer knife observed with dried up food debris. Clean all properly.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at cooking line without paper towel. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponge observed in usage at three bay sink. Remove.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Hot holding unit without proper interior thermometer (hot holding). Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 13, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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