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Pollo Centro

August 8, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)critical

Inspector note: Several frying baskets heavily soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
code 590.003/3-304.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sliced tomatoes and other produce inside of the open air unit with an elevated temperature of 49F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Toilet seat missing in restroom. Replace. One fan of the walk-in freezer is not operational. Address and mak any necessary repairs. Small open air cooler at the front service station with an elevated temperature of 48F. Disontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods currently in unit to be reomved and placed into an addtional refrigeation unit.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspecition there was no Food Allergen Ceritifcation. Provide.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground near the basement staircase. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Boxes of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer/refrigerator. Discontinue.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: 3 Door flip top cooler next to the 6 top burner with excess moisture. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Outside dumpster with damaged/missing lid. Replace.
code 590.005/5-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Outside grounds around the dumpster/grease bin with visible soils. Grounds shall be maintained and free from any excess debris/grease build-up.
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2023. Address and provide up to adte tags for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of light fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 19, 2023: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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