LA VASCA

3407 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3

Inspection Details:

  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall with accumulation of food spills.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation
Health Inspector (2024-12-18)
2024-12-18
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/17/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8

Inspection Details:

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Health Inspector (2024-09-17)
2024-09-17
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 3/27/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of kitchen shelves.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen stove top.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen RIC.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
Food Inspector #8506005
2024-03-27
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 9/21/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on a table by the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Discussed with the operator, the importance of hand washing, and keeping all sinks fully stocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen by the cookline: 2 portable grease fryers in use and a stove, with no hood suppression system installed. Observed vapors while cooking shrimps, kitchen area no Hood.
Food Inspector #8374024
2023-09-21
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).