CONGA'S LATIN CAFE & RESTAURANT
4511 GUNN HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine has black mold-like substance.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located inside front line Reach in cooler. Operator segregated and labeled personal food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored on floor adjacent to fryers. **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 cereal bin touching cereal on front service line. Operator removed scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 containers of black beans thawing in room temperature adjacent to back kitchen Employee handwash sink. Discussed with employee the proper thawing methods. Employee placed both containers inside Reach in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with mayo and sauce inside Reach in cooler on front line service counter not labeled. Sugar bin inside kitchen area not labeled.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes in kitchen Reach in cooler.
- 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. An educational packet with vomit or diarrhea discharge clean-up plan has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reusable plastic baskets lined with aluminum foil. Both basket and foil liners are soiled with debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container inside kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee removed container during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
- 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. Multiple items in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked: yuca, cooked plantains, sliced cheese, sliced ham, ground beef, cooked rice.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical Spray bottle beneath microwave on front service line not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath center prep table. 1 dead roach on center prep table shelf inside kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches beneath back kitchen Employee handwash sink. 1 dead roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. 7 dead roach inside Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer along the gasket. 1 dead roach inside Dasani brand Reach in cooler adjacent to women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 2 dead roaches behind refrigerators in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on floor by door when entering kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor beneath kitchen Employee handwash sink. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor behind Reach in freezer. 2 dead roaches on kitchen dry storage shelf above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelves next to men's restroom. 1 dead roach inside wall of service line beneath Employee handwash sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath fryer. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall behind dry storage rack. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor corner beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 1 dead roach on jug in women's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of women's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of men's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line. 1 dead roach on floor behind Reach in cooler of front service line. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized all areas with dead roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 2 dead roaches inside medicine cabinet at Employee handwash sink in kitchen area. 2 roach casings inside medicine cabinet at Employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed all dead roaches and egg casings, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 3 live roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 1 live roach on storage shelves next to refrigerator in back kitchen area. 2 live roaches on wall behind poster when entering kitchen. 1 live roach next to hot water heater in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 live roaches on kitchen wall above Employee handwash sink. 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to fryer. 2 live roaches on kitchen wall next above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 live roach on kitchen exit screen door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: 1 live roach inside gasket in kitchen Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor of women's restroom. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized all areas with live roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 1 live roach in kitchen wall behind fire extinguisher. 11 live roaches inside medicine cabinet at Employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath center prep table. 1 dead roach on center prep table shelf inside kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches beneath back kitchen Employee handwash sink. 1 dead roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. 7 dead roach inside Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer along the gasket. 1 dead roach inside Dasani brand Reach in cooler adjacent to women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 2 dead roaches behind refrigerators in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on floor by door when entering kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor beneath kitchen Employee handwash sink. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor behind Reach in freezer. 2 dead roaches on kitchen dry storage shelf above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelves next to men's restroom. 1 dead roach inside wall of service line beneath Employee handwash sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath fryer. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall behind dry storage rack. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor corner beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 1 dead roach on jug in women's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of women's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of men's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line. 1 dead roach on floor behind Reach in cooler of front service line. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized all areas with dead roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 3 live roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 1 live roach on storage shelves next to refrigerator in back kitchen area. 2 live roaches on wall behind poster when entering kitchen. 1 live roach next to hot water heater in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 live roaches on kitchen wall above Employee handwash sink. 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to fryer. 2 live roaches on kitchen wall next above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 live roach on kitchen exit screen door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: 1 live roach inside gasket in kitchen Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor of women's restroom. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized all areas with live roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath center prep table. 1 dead roach on center prep table shelf inside kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches beneath back kitchen Employee handwash sink. 1 dead roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. 7 dead roach inside Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer along the gasket. 1 dead roach inside Dasani brand Reach in cooler adjacent to women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 2 dead roaches behind refrigerators in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on floor by door when entering kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor beneath kitchen Employee handwash sink. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor behind Reach in freezer. 2 dead roaches on kitchen dry storage shelf above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelves next to men's restroom. 1 dead roach inside wall of service line beneath Employee handwash sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen door to kitchen rear exit torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 3 live roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 1 live roach on storage shelves next to refrigerator in back kitchen area. 2 live roaches on wall behind poster when entering kitchen. 1 live roach next to hot water heater in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 live roaches on kitchen wall above Employee handwash sink. 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to fryer. 2 live roaches on kitchen wall next above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 live roach on kitchen exit screen door. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath center prep table. 1 dead roach on center prep table shelf inside kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches beneath back kitchen Employee handwash sink. 1 dead roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. 7 dead roach inside Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer along the gasket. 1 dead roach inside Dasani brand Reach in cooler adjacent to women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 2 dead roaches behind refrigerators in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on floor by door when entering kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind kitchen prep table next to water heater. Ceiling tile broken in back kitchen over rear door exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen door to kitchen rear exit torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 3 live roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 1 live roach on storage shelves next to refrigerator in back kitchen area. 2 live roaches on wall behind poster when entering kitchen. 1 live roach next to hot water heater in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath center prep table. 1 dead roach on center prep table shelf inside kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches beneath back kitchen Employee handwash sink. 1 dead roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. 7 dead roach inside Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer along the gasket. 1 dead roach inside Dasani brand Reach in cooler adjacent to women's restroom. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on service line prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Personal drink inside True brand Reach in cooler. Observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on dry storage shelf next to fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor beneath Employee handwash sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind kitchen prep table next to water heater. Ceiling tile broken in back kitchen over rear door exit. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted. **Warning**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen door to kitchen rear exit torn. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In kitchen next to back door exit. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 3 live roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. **Warning**
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg casing on top of water heater. 1 egg casing inside metal cabinet blest to Employee handwash sink in back kitchen. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect poison stored on dry storage shelf inside kitchen next to fryer. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of whirlpool brand reach in freezer is soiled. Dry storage shelf next to fryer heavily soiled. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink on front service line used to dump ice. **Warning**
- 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. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on front service line, prep table shelf beneath Employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).