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La Cuchara Restaurant

August 28, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Pasta salad in the front service unit with an elevated temperature of 47F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Sanitizer in the red bucket registering at well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained om how to set up and test sanitizer.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity observed in the restroom. Address.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocntinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Buckets were set up during the course of the inspection.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Peeled plantaines observed being stored in teh same water has soiled utensils. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: Pans filled with breakfast foods observed being cooled at room temperature (124F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Home style stove observed being used in the main kitchen area. Discontinue use and provide commercial grade equipment for the restaurant.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Portions of flooring in the main kitchen area damaged and sagging. Addres and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 4, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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