La La Restaurant

January 6, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken from the previous night (as stated by management) inside of the 2 door cooler with an elevated temperature of 57F. Disocntinue amd ensure proper cooling methods are oin place and all staff have been properly trained. Cooked chicken with the elevated temperature was voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. All other foods inside of teh unit were at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee observed slicing ready to eat onions with bare hands. Discontinue and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any reasy to eat foods.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the basement dry storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
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 with no sanitzing solution. Provide.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bags of rice and potaotoes observed being stored on the staircase as well as the basement floor. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Small electric fryer observed being used in the main kitchen area but not under a proper Hood and ventilation system. Discontinue use unless otherwise approved.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector note: Employee observe washing rinsing equipment in the same bay without sanitizing then returining to use. Discontinue and ensure all staff have been properly trsined on how to set up test and use the 3 bay sink.
code 590.004/4-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Storage racks above rice cooker visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor under the 3 bay sink is visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Inside of the coffin style freezers in the basement area with food debris and excess frost buyild-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Stroage shelves in the basement storage area with visible food spills. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hot water faucet in the restroom is not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient throughout the rest of the establishment.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector note: Light inside of the 2 door upright cooler with no shield. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Mice observed on glue traps. Ensure proper removal.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 24, 2019: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 12 previous findings did not recur.

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