TU COCINITA CATERING
2430 W 8 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler floor. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed delivery van milk (55°F - Cold Holding). inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed delivery van milk (55°F - Cold Holding). inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed delivery van chicken nuggets (122F - Hot Holding); second tray chicken nuggets (119F - Hot Holding); hot holding box chicken nuggets (124F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint
- 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 delivery van chicken nuggets (122F - Hot Holding); second tray chicken nuggets (119F - Hot Holding); hot holding box chicken nuggets (124F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 double doors unused reach in cooler, unused stove in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly catch device over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on the walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly sit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed 3 dead flies on preparation table.** Admin Complaint
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced packages of turkey inside prep sink, turkey (solid frozenF - Cold Holding); turkey (41°F - Cold Holding). Operator placed the turkey inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 double doors unused reach in cooler, unused stove in preparation area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hot holding box chicken patties (128°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box. Observed delivery truck; first truck milk (47°F - Cold Holding) also observed cut water melon (55°F - Cold Holding) prepared from last night as per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Delivery truck; first truck milk (47°F - Cold Holding), also observed cut water melon (55°F - Cold Holding) prepared from last night as per operator. Admin Complaint
- 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 hot holding box chicken patties (128°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk cooler milk. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed first van cooked pastas (108°F - Hot Holding); white rice (115°F - Hot Holding); black beans (118°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (114°F - Hot Holding), located next to hot holding box inside the van. Admin Complaint
- 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 first van cooked pastas (108°F - Hot Holding); white rice (115°F - Hot Holding); black beans (118°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (114°F - Hot Holding), located next to hot holding box inside the van. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).