EL PULGARCITO GRILL AND BAR LLC Inspection – March 14, 2024

High Priority 5

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans in walk in cooler from day before 50-56F. Stop sale.

Stop Sale

#8High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In bottom of pans in make line.

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beans (50-56F) from day before.

Stop Sale

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (50-56F) from day before.

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and bowls in storage room.

#3Basic12B-14-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. In bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and stove

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature. Operator put in walk in. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

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