El Barzon

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTINGS BOARDS.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILLS, FREEZERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DINING ROOM.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM.
  code 35
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  code 41
• ⚠️Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
  Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 3, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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