FRITANGA EL MALECON CORPORATION
315 E 49 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at front counter area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not invented next to front counter, manager invented during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned and moped water.
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen at back door in kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind handwashing next to oven. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink behind front counter.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in metal container not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager dated product during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to repair chest freezer lid. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to repair chest freezer lid. **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles on top of kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed soiled ceiling tiles on top of kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.! Wall soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to repair chest freezer lid. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top kitchen area
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles on top of kitchen area.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers with cut onions, mix vegetables in vinegar, portioned cheese, no labeled inside reach in cooler, front counter. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink behind front counter.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of counter. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed for tortillas, and plantain leaves.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach pesticide above sack of rice in dry storage area. Employee removed Insecticide from storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage slaw (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter according to employee less than 3 hours. Employee stored product properly. **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 fried cheese (104F - Hot Holding)at steam table. Also ; beef tacos (91F - Hot Holding) pork tamales (125F - Hot Holding) fried plantain with cheese (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm at front counter area, employee added more water to sanitizer solution (Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink, employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade used brush at coffee station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top of shelf above preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside reach in cooler, white rice, and Valencia a rice no covered, Employee covered food containers with plastic lids. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 at steam table beef enchiladas (115F - Hot Holding); blood sausage (114F - Hot Holding); fried cheese with tortilla (118F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain with cheese (119F - Hot Holding) Accord to manager placed 2 hours ago. 'Em took food items to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed fruit cup in syrup packed on site for customer self service no labeled Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, raw beef, Valencia a rice, gallo pinto rice, according to mana prepared yesterday around 10:00 AM No date labeled. Employee labeled food items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on shelf above preparation table at kitchen. Em removed cell phone from preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. O at kitchen under preparation table and 3 com sink area. Repeat Violation
- 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 at kitchen gallo pinto rice (125F - Hot Holding) according to manager prepared 3 hours ago. Employee put gallo pinto rice on top of stove to reheat. 20 minutes later Gall pinto rice 170F Reheating. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed not available, emailed instructions to manager, Manager printed handout. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gallo pinto rice and grilled beef, according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).