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Punto Rojo

July 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Provide enclosed mop sink 7/28/2026 Provide time frame and report from licensed contractor of cost to enclosed mop sink
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Small amount of mouse dropping observed in the basiment behing the coffin freezer. clean to remove/ Provide updated IPM report A+ Pest control provide service 2 times a month 7/28/26 No evidence of mouse dropping observed during the compliance visit. Pest control service is scheduled for July 29.2026- PIC will email the report
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: There is no prep sink to wash produce produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide properly working metal stem cooks thermometer to measure both hot and cold foods
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: there is no irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: The handsink near the cold hoding unit was blocked with chair and shelve. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required PPM
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Provide Drain plug to 3 bay Sink
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling above the three bay sink observed open. repair
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: The bathroom door is not self-closing/ provide a self-closing door
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Handsink near the three bay sink/provide employee must wash hands signage
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen certificate observed expired May/30/26/ Provide
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 21, 2026: 2 findings recurred. 14 previous findings did not recur.

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