El Pueblito Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
  Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1983101 ISSUED ON 2/14/2017. 38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  code 14Priority
• 🧪toxic chemicals mishandled
  Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
  Inspector note: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #14 FOR DETAILS.
  code 29
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
  Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
  code 40
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
  code 41
• ⚠️Food Handler Requirements Met
  Inspector note: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.
  code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 14, 2017: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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