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El Fandango

September 29, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS, ONLY WASHING AND RINSING, 0 PPM IN WATER. INSTRUCTED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
code 8Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #63248, DATED 2-3-2010. VIOLATIONS 32,33,34,35,41. 32-MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS. 33-MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND COOLERS. 34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. 35-MUST REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING, AND CLEAN FILTERS AND HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 41-MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, MOVE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS OFF FLOORS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
code 31
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT.
code 34
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 HANDLER MUST WEAT HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 3, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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