La Esquina Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• 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: Shredded chicken and beef observed being left out at room temperature (61F). Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. Meats were removed at the time of the inspection and placed back under refrigeration.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Grab and go desserts in the single door upright refrigeration unit with no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in the main kitchen area observed being blocked by a small preparation table. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during all operational hours.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wipng lcoths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: 2 Small refrigeration units located in the basement storaeg area with equipment thermometers. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Excess ice build-up on the compressor of the single door upright True refrigeration unit. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. 2 Small coffin style freezers storing bread and french fries with excess frost/ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 11, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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