LA POCHA MICHOACANA INC

4064 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 3

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921842

10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in coconut and nuts inside storage containers. Operator removed scoops from containers. Corrected On-Site
02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item (cut melon/mango/pineapple) prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Advised Operator to label.
09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching washed/peeled mango with bare hands while peeling before cold holding until served. Operator discussed with employee who then put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740582

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833206

29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink; water not draining. Operator removed stopper from sink, water draining. Corrected On-Site Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license. Warning
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At triple glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler; cut melon (64F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm/64F 2:10pm). Operator stated melon cut 2 hours prior, stored in bowls above make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781198

08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over mango juice. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. 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. Employee working less than 60 days/no food handler training/no reporting agreement. Provided employee reporting agreement to Operator, printed, employee signed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506975

02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At triple sink; spray bottle containing vinegar not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Admin Complaint
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380222

02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche served with raw tilapia, not identified as being raw. Operator wrote raw next to tilapia ceviche. 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. Provided Employee Reporting Agreement, Employee read/signed. Corrected On-Site