El Pollo Cris Cris 2

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed no labels on the bulk dry storage units in the basement instructed to provide common food name and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed three sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed grease build up on the pipes and outerior of the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Also observed debris on the lower shelves under the front service counter and under the cooking equipment. Lastly, the interior of the cold holding units are in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the walls under the front service counter/ prep area with food splatters and in need of cleaning. Also, found the stairs leading to the basement and the floor throughout the basement with dried rice, dried peppers, onion shells and other debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of bottom half of the 6 door refrigerator at 49.8f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Once repaired, must be reinspected by cdph before using unit. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on the bulk dry storage units in the basement instructed to provide common food name and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed two glass beverages improperly stored inside the ice machine. Instructed to remove and maintain. Bottles were removed and discarded at this time.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed three sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on the pipes and outerior of the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Also observed debris on the lower shelves under the front service counter and under the cooking equipment. Lastly, the interior of the cold holding units are in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing and unable to properly close the lid. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation 7-38-020(b), citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the walls under the front service counter/ prep area with food splatters and in need of cleaning. Also, found the stairs leading to the basement and the floor throughout the basement with dried rice, dried peppers, onion shells and other debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed an ice scoop being stored behind the hand-washing sink faucet. Instructed to store ice scoop properly.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed single use plates and utensils not inverted or protected located at the customer service counter. Instructed to protect from any possible contamination.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed a food handler not using gloves properly. Instructed to review glove use with all food handlers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed a bag of onion and a bag of beans being stored directly on the floor in the basement. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches.