LATIN CORNER CAFE

6305 E 8 AVE LOCAL #2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with rice next to reach in freezer at kitchen area without lid. Manager provided lid and covered product properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with seasoning not labeled on top preparation table across from fryer. Manager labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Manager cleaned 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 marinated chicken on top of marinaded pork inside walk in cooler , Manager removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cooked ground beef without date marked inside reach in cooler, as per management it was made 36 hours ago. Manager dated product properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign posted at employee bathroom.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plastic container with raw beef being thaw in dry storage area without running water.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel not stored in sanitizing solution at front counter.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with beans and sugar not labeled. Manager labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored raw beef inside reach in cooler.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used at coffee station. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522153

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage area.. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at kitchen. Employee inverted SS containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted ins walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at coffee station no labeled. Employee labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream scoop and cleaning sponges inside hand wash sink at front counter coffee station. Employ removed items from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used at coffee station.

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365036

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage At dining area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw onions and box of oranges stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food containers six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers on drying racks with old labels.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023.
  • 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 ground beef stored above raw pork inside reach in freezer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no available measuring devise for high temperature dish machine.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(301 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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