LAS VINAS BBQ
3935 E 4 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup being used to dispense sugar inside sugar container, manager removed and discarded , added scoop with handle . Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food behind front counter without hairnet. Manager provided hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area, employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork ribs not covered inside walk in cooler. Manager covered properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 being stored on top of raw beef inside reach in cooler across the oven. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris in preparation area. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to preparation area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table in kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top of preparation table . Employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with green peppers being stored on the floor inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice machine, employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back exit door across from 3 compartment sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves of reach in cooler spikes with food debris behind front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork being stored on top vegetables inside reach in cooler , employee removed and stored product properly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint . Manager provided hat to employee during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw pork on the floor inside walk in freezer, employee stored product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink inside reach in cooler next to fry station. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen attack door torn with 2 small holes.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled towel at cookline.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Employee labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed raw pork inside metal container in walk in freezer not covered. Employee covered product during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork being stored on top of unwashed onions inside reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with hand out during inspection, manager posted on wall at kitchen area during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory displayed at time of inspection, provided operator with sign , manager posted sign on wall behind front counter. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca container no covered. Employee covered food container. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of building hose no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed next to coffee machine. Employee discarded cup. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under small 3 compartment sink next to walk in cooler.. Employee sweep floor and discarded dead roach. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cooked pork ribs stored in reused cardboard box inside walk in cooler
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cup with silverware behind front counter. Manager stored silverware whit food contact surface dawn. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container not label .
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pork , raw cut onions , washed boniato container, uncovered while displayed inside walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet area salad with shredded cabbage (70F - Hot Holding) prepared 90 minutes prior. Employee added ice bags to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 at buffet line ; cooked pork (122F - Hot Holding); boniato (111F - Hot Holding) Employee too food items to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200 Ppm Employee added water to sanitizer solution chlorine 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at hand wash sink hot water faucet. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).