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Santo Domingo Restaurant
October 21, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings14
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: Buckets of raw chicken observed being left out at room temperature (56F) in the basement dry storage area. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: Cooked Empanadas in the front service hot holding unitat 125F and stacked way above the recommended limit in the steam table. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
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Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)Inspector note: No food thermometers availbale at the time of the inspection. Provide.
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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Inspector note: Oil in fryer very dark and murky. Discontinue and ensure fryer oil is being changed with more frequency
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Inspector note: Hand sink in the front service area observed being blocked by personal belongings. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Inspector note: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Inspector note: Large stainless steel spits for the rotiserrie machine observed being stored in between electrical conduit and visibly soiled wall next to the kitchen hand sink. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: Sanitizing buckets were set up at the time of the inspection. Address and ensure sanitizing buckets are set up and tested prior to an inspector entering the establishment and upon the establishment being open for business.
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Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)Inspector note: Buckets of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimu of 6 inches off the ground.
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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)Inspector note: Divide inside of the front service hot holding unit wrapped in tin foil. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Inspector note: Last freezer in the basement storage area with excess frost and ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)Inspector note: Drainage pipe under the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Inspector note: Floors under and around the grill top and fryer with excess grease and food spills. Clean to remove all. Portion of ceiling located in the basement storage area damaged and missing. Replace and make any necessary repairs.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on April 18, 2025: 14 findings appeared for the first time.
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