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El Quetzalito
July 3, 2025 · Score 23
🫥not rated
- official resultScore 23
- score23 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- failed findings7
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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pest / contamination issuecriticalOfficial wording: Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
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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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flies in the housecriticalOfficial wording: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
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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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facility / equipment issueOfficial wording: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Score 34 on April 21, 2025: Score changed by -11 points. 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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Source: NYC Open Data.