Viva Mi Arepa

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Chicken in hot holding unit at 97F. Person in charge indicated it had just been moved to hot holding cabinet. Person in charge removed.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple foods observed without proper date marking. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Food debris observed in production line hand sink. Handsinks must only be used for handwashing.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Rodent droppings observed in basement storage storage. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of food observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Frequency-Removal (C)
  Inspector note: Excess trash inside by back door. Remove as necessary.
  code 590.005/5-502.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple holes observed in utility closet. Cover to prevent potential pests.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 10, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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