Pollo Centro

October 29, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: At the time of inspection I did not observe handwashing - I told PIC she and staff washed hands. Handwashing is inevitable train staff to wash hands when changing tasks and make sinks accesible
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Poultry in reach stored on top of ready to eat foods in the reach in in the kitchen.- PIC removed aand stored chicken on bottom shelve of refrigerator unit.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Beans were in hot holding unit at 125F- Staff was taking some to serve to a customer I had her reheat the beans- PIC had the other beans reaheated and stored in hot holding unit.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Sanitizer in the bucket and sanitizer bay was extremely high over the marking of being safe.- PIC corrected onsite and did the sanitizer over upon suggestion using Quats and tested at 200PPM
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Not monitoring handsinks being easily accessible and 1 handsink in kitchen have no hot water- Beans were 125F and in hot holding unit and not reheated to hot temperature. Not monitoring wiping cloths and sanitizer solution too strong at toxic level- Train staff on above mentioned
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: No foods in coolers was date marked- Date mark all foods that is stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours or more -
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: 2 Handsinks in kitchen was blocked or not easily accesible- PIC removed items blocking the one sink but when I went to wash my hands there was NO hot water at that sink. PIC removed the broom and dustpan from the other handsink in the kitchen area- Handsinks should be free and clear from anything obstructing access for staff to wash hands.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Soiled Knives stored in clean knife rack- PIC removed and had knife washed rinsed and sanitized.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored on counters and not stored in sanitizer solution- Store soiled and used wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards is heavily scored- Replace heavily scored Cutting board
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Outside and interior bottoms of refrigerator unit is heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils- PIC had Staff cleaning Provide Drain Plugs for 3 bay sink- Discontinue usingma cloth to stop up sink- Discontinue and Replace.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Handsink in Kitchen- No Hot water- Repair sink no cold water coming out of sink. Use the other 2 handsinks in kitchen until repaired
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor tiles in kitchen is missing and is a trip hazard- Clean and replace tiles on floor
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 22, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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