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CLEAN RECORD

EL PASEO

17 THROCKMORTON AVE, Mill Valley, CA 94941

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

May 2017

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

38 total

other
2463%
temperature
411%
facility
411%
contamination
25%
chemical
25%
hygiene
25%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorContamination

Wiping cloth container on shelf across from the cook line only had 100 ppm quaternary ammonium. Container was changed to meet the 200 ppm minimum requirement. Observed wet wiping cloth on food contact surface.

Code CHSC 114185.1

MinorOther

Observed partially cooked chicken that was prepared via sous vide method. Chicken was not cooked to 165 degrees, as required per the CDPH approved HACCP Plan, and was not properly labeled. Chicken was voluntarily discarded - see VCD sheet. Follow all HACCP procedures that were submitted and approved by CDPH. 5/9/17: Cooked chicken using sous vide method in freezer measured 22 - 24 degrees F and was labeled with date cooked and labeled to use within 30 days. Chicken was cooked to 165 degrees F, per Chef.

Code CHSC 114057

MinorOther

No paper towels available.

Code CHSC 113953.2

MinorOther

Maintain shellfish tags in chronological order.

Code CHSC 114039.4

MinorOther

Facility does not have a valid Certified Food Manager. Proof of enrollment in CFM exam was shown by end of inspection. Test will be taken in mid-May by General Manager. Submit copy of CFM certificate, once you receive it.

Code CHSC 113947.1

MinorOther

Permit hidden behind picture. Corrected during inspection.

Code CHSC 114381

MinorChemical

Observed octopus being prepared at three-compartment sink. Food observed in rinse and sanitizer compartments. Dirty utensils in wash compartment. Utilize food prep sink or food prep tables for food preparation. Utilize three-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing utensils, and equipment.

Code CHSC 113984.d

MinorOther

Observed partially cooked chicken that was prepared via sous vide method. Chicken was not cooked to 165 degrees, as required per the CDPH approved HACCP Plan, and was not properly labeled. Chicken was voluntarily discarded - see VCD sheet. 5/9/17: Cooked chicken using sous vide method in freezer measured 22 - 24 degrees F and was labeled with date cooked and labeled to use within 30 days. Chicken was cooked to 165 degrees F, per Chef.

Code CHSC 114057.1

MinorTemperature

Thermometer in salad prep refrigerator is not in the front of the unit and is very dirty making it difficult to read.

Code CHSC 114157

MinorTemperature

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Code CHSC 114157

MinorFacility

Walls have peeling paint. Pots are stored adjacent to peeling, flaking paint. Eliminate peeling paint. Observed barewood covering windows. Barewood is behind dry food storage shelving. Barewood is not an approved wall material. Install approved material or remove wood from windows. Submit wall material for approval. Make all corrections within the next six months.

Code CHSC 114271

MinorHygiene

Post hand wash signs adjacent to hand wash sinks.

Code CHSC 113953.5

MinorOther

Observed two unsecured pressurized cylinders. Corrected during inspection.

Code CHSC 114172

MinorOther

Clean interior of ice machine to remove gray and pink material.

Code CHSC 114115

MinorOther

Clean salad prep refrigerator gaskets.

Code CHSC 114175

MinorFacility

Air gaps needed between rim of floor sink and all pipes discharging into floor sink below the three-compartment sink.

Code CHSC 114193

MinorOther

Observed linen napkins covering raw scallops and greens.

Code CHSC 114185

MinorOther

Two lights out in warewashing area. This area is dark. Replace burnt out bulbs.

Code CHSC 114252

MinorOther

Vacuum sealed pulled pork measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit and vacuum packaged cooked brisket that was cooked on 4/24/17 measured 42 degrees Fahrenheit.

Code CHSC 113996

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from May 2017 โ€” 3259 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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