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Borinquen Restaurant

January 20, 2015 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED/SEALED: HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. HOLES IN CEILING AND AROUND PIPING IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE. METAL COVING ALONG WALL OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND UNSEALED. CRACKED/MISSING TILES ALONG THE WALL BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. HOLE IN BASIN OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: UNUSED COOLER ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 45

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