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Pueblo Viejo's Cafe

August 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No Vomit and diarrheal clean up kit on site. Provide complete vomit clean kit
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods/Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Restriction and Storage-Medicines ( Pf)

Inspector note: Properly store all employee medicines away from food storage
code 590.007/7-207.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No Allergen training observed on site. Provide
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed plastic container used to dispense sauce . Discontinue use handled utensils only to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: walk-in cooler -Bucket with black beans observed stored on the ground in the walk-in cooler. Discontinue/ elevate 6 inch of the ground
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Clean/sanitize ./Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloth on the counter/Properly stored all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Restroom covered waste receptacle observed damage/ Provide trash with cover
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Openings observed on the front door./Provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Front counter and kitchen handwashing sink observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Yellow Hood vent sticker observed expired July 15.2026/Provide updated sticker
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post copy of the most recent inspection Post 2026 Health Permit Post Site Cleanliness lisence
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 9, 2026: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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