Tenoch Mexican

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Post current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure all scoops have handles and are of commercial grade - store with handles facing outward
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean any " food contact surfaces " NoN food contact surfaces only
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
  Inspector note: There is a window exhaust fan missing a cover or grate for the the exterior section where the fan is turning - Address immediately
  code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean all the gaskets inside the freezer / refrigeration units where needed from visible food build up
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean walls and floors behind the cooking line from all visible food spills stains and soils
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible greased and grime deposits on the fan blades and around the entire perimeter of the window vents in the kitchen
  code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Clearly identify all designated hand sinks as such " Hand Washing Only "
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 6, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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