Vasquez Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cold shrimp salad in top reach in 63F / made this morning moved to refrigeration to cool down. Discussed cooling prepared foods in stand up refrigeration before moving to top reach in / Provide 41F or below at all times.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide test kit for sanitizer in 3 bay sink
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Pans observed in basin of hand sink / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in back prep area not functional faucets broken. All hand washing being done at front hand sink / Repair hand sink
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Clean and organize various spots in the establishment. Remove clutter and any unnecessary items. Maintain
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 5, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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