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Deli El Chapincito
January 30, 2026 · Score 57
🫥not rated
- official resultScore 57
- score57 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- failed findings11
- critical findings7
Failed findings
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hot food sitting too coolcriticalOfficial wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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food not cooled down rightcriticalOfficial wording: After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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cross-contamination riskcriticalOfficial wording: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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they've got roommates (mice)criticalOfficial wording: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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staff skipping handwashingcriticalOfficial wording: Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedcriticalOfficial wording: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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grimy wiping clothscriticalOfficial wording: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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basically rolling out the welcome mat for pestsOfficial wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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garbage situation out of pocketOfficial wording: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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facility / equipment issueOfficial wording: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with B on November 25, 2024: Score changed by +30 points. 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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About this record
This record comes from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
Source: NYC Open Data.