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El Pelon

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Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Address
2193 COMMONWEALTH AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
40 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Hot Holding Unit Serving Line- Chicken 120F. PIC stated it has been there for 30 minutes and placed it for re-heating on the griddle. Maintain at 140F or above . Re-heat properly before placing for hot holding.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Bag of onions stored on the floor. Elevate 6 inches or above.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Cutting board at the cooking line heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 19-4-501.18-.110
✓ Corrected

Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

Observed rinse step not being perfomed properly. Also observed sanitizing solution with pieces of lettuce and other debris. Perform proper warewashing and change the water as needed.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 19.4.501
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