La Bomba Food

October 8, 2026 · Fail

cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. IN USE: FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. BOTH PREP AREAS WERE IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER (100-120F) AT ALL HAND SINKS AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND-DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND SANITIZER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHILE IN USE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INTSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS GROUND BEEF, 10 LBS GROUND MEAT, 50 LBS CHICKEN STEW, 20 LBS RICE,10 LBS BEEF ALL STORED IN COOLING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49-66F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC. TOTAL COST: $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED PARCHA JUICE STORED INSIDE A PREMIUM DISHLIQUID BUCKET AND STORED INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PER CODE, CONTAINERS PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE POSIONOUS OT TOXIC MATERIALS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE OR DISPENSE FOOD. SAID JUICE WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME VOLUNTARILY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE APPROVED CONTAINERS ONLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 28
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, STANDING ON BOXES CONTAINING PRODUCE, ON STORED KITCHENWARE, ON SHELVING UNITS, ON THE SURFACE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVDD CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. NSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, PIPING ATTACHED TO AND ALONGSIDE HOTHOLD EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP WATER POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR ONCE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED AND STORED SOILED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE OF BACKDOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE. • OBSERVED CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MISSING AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. NOTED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. NOTED BLACK PAINTED WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO LIGHTEN WALL SURFACES TO IMPROVE AND FACILITATE EFFECTIVE CLEANING AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMEMENT PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 25, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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