El Pollo Cris Cris

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
• failed findings10
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• 🌡️hot/cold holding temps off
  Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FROM PERSON ON SITE STATING HE IS THE FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.
  code 21
• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.
  code 30
• ⚠️Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
  code 31
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS,HORCHATA MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES IN OVERFLOW ROOM,REAR DOOR SWEEP MISSING.
  code 35
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
  code 40
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
  code 41
• ⚠️Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.
  code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 14, 2011: 10 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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