El Gordo Burger

June 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER,SINK IS NOT CONNECTED TO HOT AND COLD WATER LINES MUST RECONNECT AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS INSIDE OF SAID SINK ,UTENSILS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED STEAK & CHICKEN-71.1F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-79.5F.IN PAN ON TOP OF STOVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 5LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED STEAK-47.7F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PLASTIC BIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER, IN LOWER WALL PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR , FRONT & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. • OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC) • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR LEAKY CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 5, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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