LA VINA ARAGON
8155 W 8 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil in standing water at 122° F, operator placed on top of the grilled to reheat at 135°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (50/48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before, as per operator.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken soup (50/48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before, as per operator.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet sipping towels with chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm
- 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 flan in reach in cooler with no day marked, was cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
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. In kitchen area.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed dishes with no rinse step. Instructed operator regarding ware washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fried plantains on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located in dining area next to the front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer and walk in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container, operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 beef, in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 croquettes (122F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (118F - Hot Holding) in hot holding box located at the front counter for less than 4 hrs as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed black beans (80/68F - Cooling)in covered and deep container, in walk in cooler, operator uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).