La Bomba Restaurant

August 24, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 96-127F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 51.8F, PORK AT 45.7F, FISH AT 47.7F, MILK AT 47.1F, CHEESE AT 46.2F, EGGS AT 53.1F, HAM AT 50.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366212 ON 3/23/20 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 47 - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING THEIR FACE MASK OVER THEIR NOSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A FACE MASK OVER THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE WORKING. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 23, 2020: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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