EL FARO LATIN CAFE INC
5305 NW 79 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and wall by kitchen window. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed employee cracking shell eggs and then handled clean plates in kitchen. Employee was trained on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white rice stored on in thank you bags in reach in freezer by three compartment sink. Operator stored food in food graded bag. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by kitchen back door. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine on front counter corner.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer by 3CS. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored chops inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and beef boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored in thank you bags on prep table inside kitchen. Also, observed food stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator removed bag on prep table. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter.
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line inside kitchen.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored by food on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cooked beef not covered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 over raw beef inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind cook line by kitchen back entrance.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under prep table inside kitchen. Operator added water and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel inside hand wash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).