LA BODEGA ORIGINAL
4541 SHIRLEY AVE UNIT 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756062
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table by microwave on kitchen. Person in charge removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave on cook line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink. Person in charge removed label and placed container in dish. Corrected On-Site
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line. Person in charge provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state approved food handler training for establishment. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781316
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door handle and frame on reach in cooler across from cook station. Person in charge cleaned handle and frame. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster behind establishment person in charge stated belonged to them. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed multiple spatulas with frayed endings stored on wall behind three compartment sink.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+. Person in charge discarded solution and replaced with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 200ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket retest (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid person in charge stated was cleaner. Spray bottle was stored in cabinet at rear of kitchen. Tape attached to bottle person in charge stated was original label that faded. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 4/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463535
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on swinging door between front counter and kitchen. Tape removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind refrigeration equipment in kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catch tray around hot water heater in rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white stand up reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator states freezer will be cleaned tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up white reach in freezer in kitchen, package of opened raw Italian sausage stored on top of opened ready to eat calamari. Items moved and stored correctly. 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored by front hand washing sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380359
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler torn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handle on reach-in freezer soiled. Top of stone oven has dust build up.