Pueblo Viejo's Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood Vent cleaning sticker expired. Provide a current one.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit- Rice 128F Refried beans 121F. PIC increased the temperature of hot holding unit and placed food items for re-heating at 165F. Mantain at 135F or above all the time.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to hot holding and handsink usage.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Employee states he could not find the food thermometer. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at cooking line used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Storage shelves throughout establishment soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Plastic cup without handle used to dispense rice. Use handled utensils only.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 15, 2021: 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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