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Que Arepa En Tertulias Cafe

September 30, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Different meat species observed stored next to each other . Separate and maintain to avoid possible contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeze bottles observed without labels. Provide and maintain
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed the entire scoop stored with the handle in direct contact with flour Beans Rice. PIC was instructed to store scoops with handle extending out of the food to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Employee beverage observed stored in contact with ice inside icemachine. remove to prevent contamination .(corrected on site)
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges in use at the warewashing area. Discontinue use
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Shelving in the warewashing area was observed with rust . Shelving at cooking line was covered with aluminum foil and was soiled./Remove and clean
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector note: Dish machine not operating repair to run @ 150f Wash / 180f Rinse
code 590.004/4-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Observed rear door wide-open without screen in the prep/storage area. Provide a screen door or mantain closed all the time
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood Sticker Observed expired/ Provide updated stickers
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen certificate observed expired. Post current.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 27, 2026: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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