Lala Luncheonette Restaurant

January 10, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: Only one part time employee who has a Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee or an equivalent with some form of Food Safety Certification.
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Fryer baskets heavily soiled and with excess grease build-up. Clean to remove. Fryer oil appears very dark and murky. DIscontinue and ensure oil is being changed on a more frequent basis.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of fruit flies in the basement area. Address.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    Inspector note: Cooked chicken inside of the 2 door True refrigerator at 82F. PIC stated it was in the cooling process. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
    code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Bag of onions oberved being stored on the ground of the basement storagfe area. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 iches off the ground. Box of yams observed being stored dirfectly on top of the mop sink in the basement area. Discontinue and store all foods in clean and protected area's.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Small white cutting board on storage shelf heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Clean to removed resurface or replace.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Mop sink in basement are no operating. Repair. PIC stated that the toilet is being used to dispose of mop water until sink has been fixed.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Three Compartment Sink
    Inspector note: 3 Bay sink with only 2 drain plugs available..Provide 3 drain plugs to be able to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
    code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: At the time of the inspection soiled wiping cloths were observed being left out on the counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 6 Top burner and back splash visibly soiled and with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. • Storage shelf above staircase to basement area to be cleaned and before storing euipment.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Re-use of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Single use styrafoam cup being used to dispense bulk food container with sugar. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
    code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No soap at hand sink in main kitchen area. Provide.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Basement observed to be cluttered and and with excess debris. Clean to remove all excess debris and clutter to limit any harborage or rodents and insects.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 27, 2013: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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