El Pollo Cris Cris#3

August 3, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA OR AT HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED. • 5-204.11- A handwashing sink be located in all food prep and warewashing areas. NO HANDSINK IN WAREWASHING AREA OR IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREAS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C • NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. • NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDSINKS.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKENS. COOKED CHICKENS DEEPLY STACK IN LARGE CONTAINERS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON SHELVES IN REAR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 84F-86F. PER MANAGER CHICKENS WERE COOKED OVER 4 HOURS AGO. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 20
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE, DEEP POT OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F IN WALK IN COOLER. BEANS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: IMPROPER COOLING METHODS BEING USED TO COOL CHICKEN AND BEANS, USING LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS AND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO COOL FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER COOLING EUQIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OVER 20 LIVE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
code 48
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 4, 2017: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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