LA AMERICA CANTINA
468 E 25 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at floor wall juncture behind cooking equipment , under 3 compartment sink. ,next to exit door . - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed no cove molding at floor wall juncture behind cooking equipment , under 3 compartment sink, next to exit door. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair, broken tiles throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed several floor tiles in disrepair, broken tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan and fan over reach in cooler soiled , - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed floor fan was placed outside to be cleaned. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in windows torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed broken screen on the windows of the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed screen on the window was replaced by 16 mesh screen. Observed the door with screen bigger than 16 mesh but less than an inch, no solid door present at the exit on the back of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach exit the door. And one dead roach under preparation table at kitchen area.
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead worms present. Observed 2 dead worms by the exit back door.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) in disrepair under exit door at the back of the kitchen.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler as per operator employee food.
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at floor wall juncture behind cooking equipment , under 3 compartment sink. ,next to exit door .
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under double sink at preparation area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair, broken tiles throughout the kitchen area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall behind the stove by where the mouse enters and exit from preparation area. And hole on the wall next to exit door at the back of the kitchen. Operator started to put foam sealants on the holes.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan and fan over reach in cooler soiled ,
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty in the kitchen area.
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in windows torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed broken screen on the windows of the 3 compartment sink.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed hole on floor next to exit door at the back of the kitchen area.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of mixed vegetables, operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-19-4:High Priority - Live rodent present. Observed live mouse running behind stove and get into hole in the wall.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 fly mosquitoes killer cans on top of employee hand washing sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in the kitchen area. Operator killed it and discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed more than 25 mouse droppings behind stove next to hole on the wall. And 3 more droppings under 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).