LA NUEVA CATRACHITAS RESTAURANT

1956 NW 17 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler inside the kitchen: raw shell eggs stored above bottles of ketchup and mustard. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Observed the operator moved the raw shell eggs to another shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the lounge area with water damage.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for three compartment sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near front counter.

Inspection Date: 5/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596919

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in front of restaurant.

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377357

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women bathroom's door does not close completely.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic containers used as scoop inside rice, flour and beans. Operator removed them. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic containers with sugar, flour and beans stored on the floor.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with maseca not identified.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not using sanitizer after rinsing utensils at 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sausage stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans at 59° F as per operator less than 2 hours. Operation placed beans inside reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 foods inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator foods were cooked no more than 2 days ago.