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La Cuchara Restaurant

September 5, 2024 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 7 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Pasta salad and sliced meat inside of the flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 49-55F. Discontinue use for any TCS foods unles the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between wall panels near hand sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Flip top cooler appear to have an elevated temperature of 49F. Discontinue use for any TCS foods unles the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the flip top cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Drip tray to the Continental 2 door cooler appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Drainage pipe to the hand sink in the main kitchen is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be large flies inside of the main kitchen possiibly due to the rear door being left open. Address and ensure the screen door remains closed during operational hours.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 27, 2024: 7 previous findings did not recur.

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