Pollo Centro

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employee cutting raw chicken in same area where packaged foods and open bowls of raw vegetables were stored. Provide seperate area for preparation of raw foods. Area must be washed/rinsed/sanitized following use
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hose in service area with no back flow prevention or air gap- provide
  code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Where to Wash (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple employees washing hands in 3 bay sink- discontinue
  code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: CFPM must properly monitor preparation and handwashing procedures
  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 prepared foods in refrigeration with no labels or production/ discard dates
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
  Inspector note: No metal stem thermometer available during inspection
  code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Exteriors of refrigeration including doors and handles with encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed numerous small black flies throughout establishment including upstairs prep areas and in lower level storage- Provide updated pest control report
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Squeeze bottles throughout and bulk food containers with no labels
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Pipes below 3 bay sink leaking into pan-
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 13, 2019: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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