Pueblo Viejo Pupuseria & Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Several pupusa mixes stored in ambient temperature ( 50-55F). PIC will place in the refrigerating unit . Mantain at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Large amount of tamales and tamale filling mix placed in ambient temperature 120F. PIC will place them back in oven for re-heating at 165F. Mantain at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at serving line without soap. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at toilet without paper towels and without signage. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hot water faucet out of order at the prep area. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 13, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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