LA VINA ARAGON
8155 W 8 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lids.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 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 over fries inside reach in freezer, 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 sweet plantain (122°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter and walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned pots stored on the floor located underneath of preparation table. Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees drinking from open bottle water, located in the kitchen. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil inside water at 84° F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter and walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on top of preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site 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 three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches underneath of the three compartment sink, located in the kitchen area. 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 tortilla espanola (110°F - Hot Holding) on steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site 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 flan without date marked was prepared for more than 24 hours as per operator, operator properly dated marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).