LA FAMILY CAFETERIA LLC
1890 NW 107 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, staff moved it to pre table rack. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution, tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired food manager certificate for Eduardo Ruffini 01/10/2020.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with dust like substance at kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk-in-cooler with excessive wear. Observed torn gaskets at standing reach-in-freezer by walking cooler entrance and unit across cooking line. Observed threshold at rear exit door to be broken not longer attached completely to the floor. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking in cooler fans cover with heavy dust like substance. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
- 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 chicken empanadas (131F Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per manager, cooked one hour ago. Manager increased hot box temperature for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottled labeled as degreaser stored at three compartment sink drying board. Staff removed the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink block with fan at kitchen entrance. Staff removed the fan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed four employees at establishment working with not certified food manager on site. Staff was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at bathroom use by employees. Staff placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label, as per staff Chlorine sanitizer solution. Staff labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 at preparation table at front kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed employee cell phone at preparation table at front kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung up to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up mop. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed four rolls of bread inside non food grade thank you bag inside reach in cooler. Operator removed bread from bag and stored properly in clear bag. Corrected On-Site
- 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 egg sandwich with ham (110F - Hot Holding); ham sandwich (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products were placed there about two hours ago. Operator was provided Time as Public form for ham sandwich to be put under time and discarded egg sandwich. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a small can of WD-40 near container of sugar near food prep table. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bin inside hand wash sink near ware washing area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator and explained how to fill out correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 at preparation table at front kitchen area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at preparation area without hair restraint.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor under oven in kitchen. Operator placed containers of oil on crates off of the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at front counter. Employees discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry at mop sink. Operator inverted mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in solution at preparation table. Operator placed cloth in solution. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing sugar not labeled under toaster. Employees labeled container of sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above container of onions at walk-in cooler. Operator inverted storage order. 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 over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed omelet sandwich at 50 F inside display at ambient temperature. As per owner, the sandwich was prepared 2 hrs ago. Sandwich was moved to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Form was provided and posted . Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed operator only has training for one employee and missing three employees ( Saidy , Romina, and Emerly)
- 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. Inspector provided operator with form.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside grinder coffee at coffee grinder at front counter. Operator placed proper basting brush at coffee grinder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).