LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP
1598 W 37 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottle stored on preparation table in the kitchen area. Operator discarded the water bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 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 personal water bottle stored on preparation table in the kitchen area. Operator discarded the water bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on door handle of the oven in kitchen area. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on preparation table in kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink- Front Counter(Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter across from ice machine. Operator added chlorine to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink- Front Counter(Chlorine 100ppm) Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ins reach in cooler at kitchen, prepared yesterday noon time. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding);cooked ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); rice 59F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding) Employee discarded food items. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen, according to cook placed last night around 9 pm. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); fries (51F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); rice 59F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding) Food items discarded. 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 cooked rice (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator moved rice to stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS in kitchen. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled above three compartment sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filterssoiled with grease . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Observed kitchen hood filterssoiled with grease . **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow attached to hose under handwashing sink next to fryer station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Observed no backflow attached to hose under handwashing sink next to fryer station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filterssoiled with grease . Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils inside metal containers not inverted next to preparation table, employee washed and inverted during inspection. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at kitchen used to remove hot pots and pans, soiled towels in use. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth kitchen prep table not being stored inside sanitized bucket. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish on top of cooked pork inside reach in cooler across from oven. Chef stored product properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee change task, also touched eye glasses, no glove change, or hand washing before engaging in food preparation observed . Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen, ground beef (50F- Cold Holding) according to the chef placed in unit the night before around 9 pm. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen , chef stated all foods are from 2 hours ago, unit constantly open and closed during lunch rush, raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cooling); raw steak (45F- Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); Chef removed product and stored in inside walk in freezer for rapid chill. Also ground beef (50F- Cold Holding) from the day before, advise chef to discard cooked ground beef. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow attached to hose under handwashing sink next to fryer station. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall across walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at women bathroom.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in thank you bag. Employee replaced bag with a food grade bag during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee moved container out of hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided health employees reporting agreement to manager, he printed and reviewed with employees at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under prep table at kitchen rusted. And gaskets torn in beverage co at front counter
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed hole in ceiling at mop sink closet.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between shelf and wall above hand wash sink.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bo containing glass cleaner no labeled, inside women bathroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).