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El Mofonguito

July 11, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 3Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A POT OF COOKED BEANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 60.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 25# OF FOOD WORTH $48. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
    code 47
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BOTH SETS OF VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HAD A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
    code 57
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 7, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

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