LA ROSA

913 Lake Avenue
Florida, 33460
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896588

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of onion stored on floor in the kitchen. She moved the onion bag to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Explained and manager removed the cloth towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee peeling cantaloupe prior to washing. Explained and she washed the cantaloupe. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. cooked white rice 49 f cooling overnight in tightly closed plastic bag. Not handled today( not prepared or portioned today.)
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked white rice 49 f cooling overnight in tightly closed plastic bag. Not handled today( not prepared or portioned today.)
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) prepared on 01/28 as per date marked label.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not used within 7 days after opening/preparation. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) prepared on 01/28 as per date marked label.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) 45 f not prepared or portioned today.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken soup 129 f at 12:27 pm. Second temperature 127 f at 12:50 pm. At this rate of cooling it will not get 135 to 70 f within 2 hours. Advised to use ice bath or shallow pan. Manager transferred soup to shallow pan and will stir more often. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer starts at 100 f

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783457

  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Flour
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you bags storing food in freezer chest One door freezer unit in kitchen
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso with flour container on shelf
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (47F - Cooling) at 12:37 pm to 47F at 12:55 since 12:10 pm flip top cooler At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours Placed in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438601

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Cold water Handle missing at hand wash sink next to grill.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with blood and food debris, in freezer on top of black refrigerator.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, next to grill.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. 200+ at front counter. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8417421

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site hired over 60 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381818

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two freezer chests Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing food in freezer. Removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at front counter Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchdn Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site hired over 60 days Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen Front counter hand sink Repeat Violation Warning