LA MEXICANA TACO BAR

2430 NE 13 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822981

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup above prep area. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit on cook line.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases on dry storage room floor. Operator relocated to shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled. Operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed 0 ppm at chemical sanitizer dish machine. Supply empty. Operator replaced, primed and achieved 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722706

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of take out containers stored on the floor in dry storage.
  • 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 shell eggs stored above raw beef in store room cooler. Operator relocated eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450144

  • 22-13-5:Basic - Soda gun nozzles not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like buildup inside bar soda gun nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu has two Ceviches listed with no identifiable asterisk to connect to Consumer Advisory.

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345003

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer - storage area. Lid does not close tightly.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright freezer in storage room.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Storage room. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Middle bar soda gun and one bar holster. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site