LA Fuente Restaurant
Mixed record — 0 of 4 inspections passed
2020-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA (60F) INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT WATER AT MIN OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT VALVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK. HANDWASH SINK REPAIRED AND AT PROPE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREMISES RE USING MILK GALLONS TO STORE OTHER BEVERAGES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA (OLD TOOLS, ALUMINMUM BOTTLE CAPS, ETC) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA.
2019-08-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED COOKIES WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET COVER ON WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2019-08-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED COOKIES WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET COVER ON WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240948 ON 12-4-18: 10-NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK. 58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ...
2018-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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