LA COLINA

Name: LA COLINA
Address: 11200 W FLAGLER ST #113, SWEETWATER, FL, 33174, US
Rating: 1.9

La Colina

Florida, 32141

Volusia County County

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed assorted empanadas stored inside chest freezer not covered next to triple sink.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain toston (77F - Cold Holding) on shelves under prep table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed juices inside hand sink at ketches. Employee removed the juices. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle not identified on shelf under prep table.

35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on shelves over preparation area.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen. Employee posted the sign. Corrected On-Site
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
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 inside reach in cooler at storage area.
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored on shelves over preparation area. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613202

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on preparation table. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler next to exit back door. Employee discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed nata (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside hand sink at front counter. As per employee for 10 minutes. Employee placed the nata inside reach in cooler at front counter for proper thawing. Also observed chicharron 37F thawing at room temperature on shelve under preparation table. As per manager for 15 minutes. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell quail eggs over sausage inside reach in cooler next to exit back door.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed nata thawing inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370893

33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed the plantains at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pair of tongs stored in standing water 76F at steam table. Manager discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest door gaskets soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese tequenos (frozen) thawing at room temperature on shelve under prep table at kitchen, as per manager for half hour. Manager placed the food items inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell quail eggs stored over cooked chicken inside teach in cooler next to exit back door. Manager removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed grill cleaner inside spray bottle without label stored on shelve under preparation table at kitchen.

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