EL MERENDON LATINO INC Inspection – December 19, 2024

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken then continued cooking Employee washed hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by step ladder. Employee removed step ladder

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink Employee replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing a clear liquid identified as a sanitizer. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#3Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and 3Compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

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