LA AMERICA CANTINA
468 E 25 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup next to dry storage.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris, Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Manager cleaned properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stain with water marks next to office desk.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door handle soiled with food debris at reach in cooler at next preparation table across from oven.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in. Freezer at kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of to go container being stored on the floor next to front storage area. Manager removed and stored.
- 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 metal container with cooked rice not date marked. Manager dated product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).