FRITANGA COQUITO
1255 W 46 ST 21-22
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on hallway between walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen grooved.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, gallo pinto rice, raw marinated beef, and cooked soup containers no covered.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers at kitchen no labeled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed plastic container from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at hallway to walk in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board at preparation area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked chicken, sweet plantain,beef stew and chicken stew not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags to stored beef at walk in freezer.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change task and don't change gloves. Manager coached employee to take out gloves, wash hands and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (60F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) stored on ice bath. Operator pt more ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamal (120F - Hot Holding) as operator less than two hours. Operator turn on burner to start reheating the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Manager coached employee to wash hands at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).