LA VALENTINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5781 LEE BLVD STE 305
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; tomatoes container stored on floor.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination next to ice machine. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Multiple tools stored over oil containers near by cook line. Operator removed tools. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored salt not covered at dry storage.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipments at cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at dry storage.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in back of kitchen near Bibb in box soda storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: 2 unsecured. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on door of reach-in cooler cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment left side of pass through window. Dry storage area shelves with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen, lading to standing water and accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions on floor dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Boxes avocados on floor dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf across from triple sink in kitchen over clean dish area soiled with heavy accumulation of dust and debris. Fan above right side smaller white reach-in cooler in prep line with heavy accumulation of grease/dust. Hood vents with extreme accumulation of grease. Heavy dust accumulation on vent cover in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryer heavy accumulation of grease left side of pass through window Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Used as dump sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in back of kitchen near Bibb in box soda storage rack. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on door of reach-in cooler cook line. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment left side of pass through window. Dry storage area shelves with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen, lading to standing water and accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions on floor dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Printed sign for operator, operator hung sign. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf across from triple sink in kitchen over clean dish area soiled with heavy accumulation of dust and debris. Fan above right side smaller white reach-in cooler in prep line with heavy accumulation of grease/dust. Hood vents with extreme accumulation of grease. Heavy dust accumulation on vent cover in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, cooked beans, sauces, prepared washed vegetables and cooked meats all stored uncovered. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryer heavy accumulation of grease left side of pass through window Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands on cook line. Cook cracked eggs then continued plating ready-to-eat rice and other foods no handwash. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing. Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook wash hands in kitchen immediately rinse off soap with no rubbing step. Later observed same cook rub hands together only 5 seconds with soap. Spoke both times with employee regarding proper handwashing, suggesting steps such as counting out loud to help wash hands properly. Observed second employee returning to work from outside immediately rinse off soap before rubbing step. Spoke with this employee, employee properly rewashed hands before returning to work - corrective action taken. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to stored cooked rice in hot well, walk-in cooler. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. No foods date marked in walk-in cooler - per operator all prepared between one and three days ago, including cooked beans, chicken stew, and cut tomatoes. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment. Dry storage area shelf's with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving by dish sink with accumulated debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 16-48-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils by triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (44F - Cooling), cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked green tomatoes jalapenos (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (44F - Cooling), cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Admin Complaint
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer reading 36F, ambient temperature is 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in walk-in cooler not date marked, multiple per operator stored between 1 and 4 days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment. Dry storage area shelf's with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions on floor dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving by dish sink with accumulated debris. Warning
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils by triple sink. Warning
- 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. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can white queso in dry storage rack in back of kitchen heavily dented. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked green tomatoes jalapenos (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight 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. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked green tomatoes jalapenos (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer reading 36F, ambient temperature is 50F. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Warning
- 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. All foods in walk-in cooler not date marked, multiple per operator stored between 1 and 4 days. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cups and bowls with no handles used as scoops for multiple items in the reach I. Cooler at the front counter and the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryer heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the stand up reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items not covered in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 and cooked pork held for more than 24 hours not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cups and bowls with no handles used as scoops for multiple items in the reach I. Cooler at the front counter and the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryer heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on the floor near the back door.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the stand up reach-in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above the three compartment sink.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device in disrepair.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items not covered in the walk in cooler.
- 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. Observed cooked beans (68F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the beans. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. 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 stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed cooked beans (68F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a knife stored in the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator removed the knife from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. 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 and cooked pork held for more than 24 hours not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Some ceiling repairs have been made, not smooth or easily cleanable. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Some ceiling repairs have been made, not smooth or easily cleanable. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Some ceiling repairs have been made, not smooth or easily cleanable. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and walls, bottom of reach-in cooler under front counter heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front counter handwash sink cannot be easily turned on and off. Sink needed to be disabled at time of inspection to prevent water spray and overflow. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Operator provided proof that needed parts have been ordered and have not yet arrived. Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired to restore running water. Handwash sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Operator provided proof that needed parts have been ordered and have not yet arrived. Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete paperwork. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete paperwork. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink in disrepair, water cannot easily be turned on and off, water at 74F after running 5 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Operator provided proof that needed parts have been ordered and have not yet arrived. Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/28/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.at cook line and front line around pass through window, ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and walls, bottom of reach-in cooler under front counter heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front counter handwash sink cannot be easily turned on and off. Sink needed to be disabled at time of inspection to prevent water spray and overflow. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered under front counter, drinks for public stored uncovered, exposed to drip. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired to restore running water. Handwash sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete paperwork. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink in disrepair, water cannot easily be turned on and off, water at 74F after running 5 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by front counter. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Under front counter reach-in cooler, cups no handle used as scoops in drinks and salsa, also in walk-in cooler. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.at cook line and front line around pass through window, ware washing area. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and walls, bottom of reach-in cooler under front counter heavily soiled. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front counter handwash sink cannot be easily turned on and off. Sink needed to be disabled at time of inspection to prevent water spray and overflow. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered under front counter, drinks for public stored uncovered, exposed to drip. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 small flying insects in hallway to kitchen/bathroom. 5 in triple sink area. 5 under pass through window on cook line. 5 on walls by mop sink. 10 in back dry storage area around walls by Bibb-in-box soda storage. Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler on cook line, raw fish over ready-to-eat cabbage, raw chicken over ready-to-eat cheese sauce. Operator rearranged items for proper food protection. Repeat 3/28/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); blended tomatoes salsa (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); blended tomatoes salsa (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning
- 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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired to restore running water. Handwash sink at front counter. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-01-4:Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Due to plumbing disrepair and no way to turn off water at handwash sink at front counter to stop water leak, water for the establishment was turned off by the owner. Owner has departed to buy equipment to turn off water at sink to allow establishment to turn on main water supply. Owner has told all employees to not engage in food preparation during this time. Water was restored to establishment at time of inspection, excepting for disabled handwash sink at front counter. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink in disrepair, water cannot easily be turned on and off, water at 74F after running 5 minutes. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).