LA JATO RESTAURANT
3970 W 16 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters, and gaskets in reach in coolers at kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters, and gaskets in reach in coolers at kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing hands with soiled gloves on, inside 3 compartment sink Manager coached employee on proper hand wash and gloves use. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was wash hands inside 3 compartment sink. 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 jars containing chicha morada prepared 3 days ago, according to manager No date labeled. Manager labeled jars. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at kitchen not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to fryer threaded faucet no vacuum breaker at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Manager prepared new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed ho filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area two missing ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at prep area kitchen not inverted. Employee inverted plates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor next to reach in cooler front counter. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to fryer threaded faucet no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Manager prepared new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen above fryer.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelve under prep table at kitchen by reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen floor area cracked tiles. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, box with fish and bags containing beef stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at kitchen cleaning gloves with towel, the handle raw beef. No hand wash, no gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to fryer no vacuum breaker on faucet. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).