EL MESON LATINO inspected: 50 violation points

Summary: EL MESON LATINO was inspected on April 2, 2008, and 9 violations were cited, resulting in 50 violation points. Because the restaurant received more than 27 violation points, a follow-up inspection was required. Read more about what this means.

Restaurant inspection details

Location 991 WYCKOFF AVENUE, QUEENS
Inspection date April 2, 2008
Restaurant name EL MESON LATINO
Phone 718-366-9500
Violation points 50
Violations Washing utensils in water below 170°F

Minimum final rinse temperature of 170°F or proper chemical and temperature levels not maintained in manual utensil washing operation.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.

Inadequate lighting - bulb

Lighting inadequate. Bulb not shielded or shatterproof.

Improper plumbing

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

Food contact surface not maintained

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

Inadequate garbage handling

Garbage receptacles not provided or inadequate. Garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.

Not vermin-proof

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.

Rats

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Trans fat food served

A food containing artificial trans fat, with 0.5 grams or more of trans fact per serving, is being stored, distributed, held for service, used in preparation of a menu item, or served.

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on April 11, 2008.

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