La Lechonera, 5601 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: La Lechonera
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5601 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603-1017
License #: 3904631
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.rear area
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.kitchen blocked by bottles
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.front counter area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.sliding arm
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front service area
3/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.men's rest room
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.rear of building
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Recent delivery **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.by condensate drain line from all in cooler
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.men's rest room
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.men's rest room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license.new banquet room added at rear. contact plan review for requirements to update records.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on meat saw Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on meat saw
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on meat saw.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside rear door
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen hws
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's rest room
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on meat saw
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.pan of ribs on walk in cooler floor
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.kitchen
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.filters for ice machine
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.meat saw
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside rear door
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing tile
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cut meats and cheese in 2nd walk-in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soups in both walk-ins
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood salad in display reach-in at 46 degrees
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. in 2nd building storage
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dishwashing area
  • Observed wall in disrepair. fire damage in 2nd building bakery room
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.fire damage in 2nd building bakery room
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dish storage
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.front service area
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsed hands for less than 10 seconds
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. single door reach-in
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.to go boxes in front
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front service area
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.in both walk-ins
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.front display reach-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in both walk-ins
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.front display reach-in
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.freezer in 2nd building storage
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.to go pans not inverted
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. building 2 storage
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside hose
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. service area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.mens room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing tile in service area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covers in both walk-ins
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.2nd building storage
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.pesticide on shelf with togo pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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