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El Rey Del Maiz

March 27, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings6
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPNCLUDES LOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDESACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALL IN REAR CLOSET ROOM AND IN FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUCESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED PEELING PAIN ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED.
code 55

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