Pollo Centro

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: Rinse cycle on dishwasher don't reaching 180F. PIC has called for repair will use three compartment until repair is completed. Repair not completed at time of reinspection PIC is installing separate water heater Pic stated dishwasher is not used all meal are served on disposable plates. Three compartment is what they use.
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Grilled chicken 125F breaded chicken 126F Pork 105F . Wamer on low PIC removed reheated to 165F and adjusted warmer to high. Placed in warmer less than a hour per PIC.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken in walkin 50F PIC stated just prepared about hour ago in large contain PIC reduce into smaller contain placed under covered in freezer to reduce temperature 41F or below.
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Clothing found in hand sink in basement area. Remove . Hand sinks are for hand washing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Heavly soiled cutting boards. Clean to remove
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Some large container with labels . Provide proper labeling.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: Scoops found submerged in flour bin. Remove. Store outside bin or with handle up.
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Damaged test kit at warewashing area . Replace to ensure proper dilution of sanitizer.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No soap at hand sink at service counter. Provide for proper hand washing.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 14, 2017: 1 finding recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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