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El Barco Restaurant
March 18, 2013 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings10
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper TemperatureInspector note: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of prep cooler at 47.0 F to 48.2 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found the following foods in cooler stated above. 10 lbs-Langostinos@ 49.4 F, 3 lbs-Shrimp@ 49.2 F-49.4 F, 2 lbs-Catfish@ 46.9 F, 10 lbs-Mahi-Mahi Fish@ 48.7 F, 1 lb-Cooked Chicken@ 49.9 F, 2 lbs-Ceviche Shrimp@ 50.0 F, 3 lbs-Ceviche Octopus@ 50.4 F, 2 lbs-Ceviche Fish@ 50.6 F, 1 lb-Octopus@ 50.9 F, 1 lb-Raw Oysters@ 49.8 F, 3 lbs-Guacamole@ 49.5 F and 1 lb-Sour Cream@ 46.0 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured foods, value $333, 40 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Ice bin not provided with cover in bar area. Instructed to provide cover for stored ice. Filters missing from exhaust hood in prep area. Instructed to replace missing filters.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: Deep fryer cabinet, grill,and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Ceiling in bar has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint celing. Exposed overhead waterline has condensation build-up and dripping. Instructed to insulate waterlines.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulb.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Waste drainlines not installed at bar for soda dispenser holder. Intructed to install drainlines. Three compartment sink slow draining. Instructed to repair build-in sink stoppers to adequately open and drain water in each compartment.
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And ConspicuousInspector note: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on August 22, 2012: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.
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