Pollo Centro

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cut chicken at burrito station was at 89F. PIC will need to properly reheated to 165F food before its put into hot holding to stay above 135F. Discontinue to use the hot holding unit to reheat foods.
  code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Whole grilled chicken at 127F at front counter. PIC will need to turn up the holding unit and monitor temperatures.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to replace cracked / broken lid to one of the large bulk food containers in kitchen as discussed.
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with mops brooms and containers. PIC moved. Please keep all hand sinks available for staff to wash hands properly.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Food containers in refrigerators and in walk in will need to have covers for protection as discussed.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Exterior of bulk food containers will need to be cleaned. Shelves in kitchen will need to be cleaned and tin foil removed. Exterior hands of refrigerators.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is due this month please have cleaned or provide a date when it will be cleaned.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Large white cutting board at front counter will need to be resurfaced or replaced. Board has dark deep scores.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue to store knives and other equipment between wall and three bay sink.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind shelves and cooking equipment. Walk in had a water build up. PIC stated that they were just cleaning the floor. Please remove water.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 15, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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