LA COCINA MEXICANA
3290 US 1 S STE D
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl in container with crab meet on shelf in reach in cooler, on cook line,by front counter.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 packages of thawed sealed Snapper in container on bottom shelf in reach in cooler on cook line, across from 6 burner stove top thawed in package. Not open. Employee voluntarily discarded fish. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed employee take clean dishes out of dish machine and stack on shelf. Also observed dishes stacked on clean shelf in dish room wet.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line across from 6 burner stove with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line,reach in cooler across from 6 burner stove gaskets with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floors in dish room unsealed.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line across from 6 burner stove 3 packages of sealed thawed fish on bottom shelf. Employee voluntarily discarded fish. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on prep table by dish machine with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no asterisk or any other symbol pointing out that the Ceviche is raw on the menu. Explained to operator that the menu needs to have an asterisk or symbol by the raw foods on the menu and by the customer disclaimer so customers understand that the food is raw.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawing in vacuum packed bag. Still frozen. Person in charge cut bags open. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked on cookline.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area in back; rice, onions and sugar on floor.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor/on top of ice machine between uses. Ice bucket on top of ice machine and not upside down.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in back; ice buildup in chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 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 in rice and sugar. Person in charge moved scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves have food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood have grease accumulated on them. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer in back hallway; raw beef over cooked chicken. Person in charge moved beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; in bottom; chicken 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; in bottom; chicken 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Placed in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/10/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach-in cooler next to cook line, plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in container of crab. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage shed in back, two co2 tanks not properly secured. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Uncovered employee drink next to reach-in cooler across from front counter. Employee moved cup. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door are torn.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In storage shed in back, ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee unable to find last inspection on 3/20/23
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line has debris buildup. Also, both bottom shelves across from dish machine have rust accumulation. Also, mold-like substance on plastic plates around nozzles on soda machine. Also, gaskets on walk-in cooler door have mold-like substance like substance Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door at back of kitchen not self closing.
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. In liquor room, leaf blower and hammer stored on shelves with drink mixers and sodas.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler, containers of broth, queso, cooked chicken, black beans not covered. Employee covered all items. Corrected On-Site
- 36-52-4:Basic - Unsealed wood not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In dish area, unsealed wood holding up table next to dish machine.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer in supply shed behind establishment, repackaged raw chicken stored over repackaged vegetables.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from faucet at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Emailed operator document during inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine across from reach-in freezer has mold-like substance on ice plate. In liquor room, bottom shelf of drink mixers reach-in cooler has food debris.
- 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. 3 cooks and 2 servers working but no person in charge on premises.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).