Las Americas, 3113 E. Hwy 60, Ponca City, OK - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS AMERICAS
Type: Food Services -Establishment
Address: 3113 E. Hwy 60, Ponca City, OK 74604
Phone: (580) 762-7676
License #: 47077
Owner: LEO TISCARENO
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 01/11/11
Issued: 09/11/10
Expiration date: 09/11/11
Seats: 100
Restaurant policy: Designated Smoking Area

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Follow up

No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/11/2011Out of BusinessNo
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/03/2010Out of BusinessNo
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other
    raw shell eggs stored above salsa in true reach in cooler
  • Demonstration of Knowledge / Person In Charge
    manager of facility not certified and facility not in complaince with food code
  • Evidence of Rodent/Insect Contamination/Other Animals/Outer Openings Protected
    screen door at rear entrance does not shut properly
  • Toxic Items Properly Used/Stored/Labeled
    bottle for spraying bleach water not labeled
  • Approved Water Supply/Sewage Disposal Systems/Cross-Connections
    white substance poured out by back door
  • Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
    inside top of microwave dirty w/ food debris * tea nozzles on tea urn dirty w/ brown substance * bottom of fountain drink ice bin dirty w/ black substance in bar
  • Original container, no misbranding, honestly presented, properly labeled
    styrofoam cup of pepper is not labeled
  • Food or ice contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, ANSI ap
    bottom of clear plastic container split on bottom
  • Non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, ANSI appro
    door seal on true reach in cooler is broken & cracked * bottom shelf of stainless steel prep table is rusty * door seal on walk in freezer is in bad repair at the bottom of door * light burned out over prep area in kitchen
  • Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean.
    exhaust fan in storage room is dirty w/ lint & grease * plastic containers on clean dish rack dirty w/ food debris on outside * door handles on true reach in freezer and cooler dirty w/ food debris * conveyor rack on warmer oven dirty w/food debris * fan
  • Proper storage and handling of clean sanitized equipment and utensils
    clean plastic pans wet stacked * drinking glasses wet stacked in wait station area * clean utensils stored in large plastic container w/water in the bottom
  • Floors, walls, ceilings in good repair, clean, constructed properly.
    gaps along edge of shelving between wall foamed
  • Lighting provided as required, fixtures shielded properly.
    light in walk in freezer not shielded
01/25/2010ComplianceNo
  • Food Protected during Storage, Display, Transportation, Service
    tea urns not covered in wait station
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other
    raw hamburger stored next to roast in walk in cooler * raw chicken stored above ready to eat food in true reach in cooler
  • Hot and Cold Water Under Pressure / Sufficient Capacity
    water pressure not sufficient at handsink & other sink in bar area
  • Evidence of Rodent/Insect Contamination/Other Animals/Outer Openings Protected
    live roach crawling on floor by mop sink * live roach crawling on overhang at walk in cooler over spice rack * baby roach found on wall extending from walk in cooler * back door of facility standing open & does not close properly * exhaust fan in dry stor
  • Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
    nozzles on fountain drink machine dirty w/ slimy substance * tea nozzles dirty w/ brown substance * onion slicer dirty w/dried food debris * inside top of microwave dirty w/dried food debris
  • Posting of Consumer Advisories (Raw Shellfish, Raw / Undercooked Animal Foods Warning)
    food products in walk in cooler not date marked. Foods in black frigidaire in bar not date marked
  • Handling of food or ice minimized, proper use of utensils
    chips stored incorrectly. Chips are in baskets and baskets stored on top of each other
  • Food or ice contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, ANSI ap
    facility has numerous chipped plates & bowls
  • Non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, ANSI appro
    door seal on walk in freezer cracked & broken * handle on sliding glass door on reach in cooler for produce is missing * door seals on true reach in cooler split & broken * duct tape on door handle on true reach in freezer * bottom shelves of prep tables
  • Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean.
    light shield above prep area dirty w/grease and bugs * grease build up on gas pipes behind cook line * door slides on beer cooler dirty w/food debris & slimy substance * ice build up in bottom of true freezer * vent hood and ansul system greasy
  • Proper storage and handling of clean sanitized equipment and utensils
    plastic glasses wet stacked at wait station area * plates, bowls stored on prep table not inverted * metal pans on wire rack not inverted
  • Single-service articles properly stored and dispensed
    single service to go trays stored on spice rack not covered
  • Plumbing properly installed and maintained, inspected where required.
    faucet on handsink in cooking area leaking water
  • Floors, walls, ceilings in good repair, clean, constructed properly.
    kitchen ceiling dirty w/food splatter * overhang edges on extension of walk in coller no covered
  • Proper number of sinks: mop sinks, dishwashing sinks, food preparation sinks, used for intended purposes.
    bar area does not have 3 compartment sink-some washing of dishes at bar
12/16/2009ComplianceNo
  • Proper Cooling for Cooked/Prepared Food (140 - 70 F in 2 hrs./70 - 41/45 F in 4hrs.)
  • Food Protected during Storage, Display, Transportation, Service
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate/Convenient/Accessible with Soap and Towels
  • Evidence of Rodent/Insect Contamination/Other Animals/Outer Openings Protected
  • Manual/Mechanical Warewashing and Sanitizing at ( ) ppm/temperature
  • Cold Hold (41/45 F)
  • Posting of Consumer Advisories (Raw Shellfish, Raw / Undercooked Animal Foods Warning)
  • Original container, no misbranding, honestly presented, properly labeled
  • Handling of food or ice minimized, proper use of utensils
  • In-use food or ice dispensing utensils properly stored and used
  • Non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, ANSI appro
  • Accurate thermometers, chemical test kits provided, flow pressure gauges, data plates, alarms operat
  • Wiping cloths clean, use restricted, rinsed/stored in proper sanitizer.
  • Plumbing properly installed and maintained, inspected where required.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings in good repair, clean, constructed properly.
11/09/2009ComplianceNo
  • Proper Cooling for Cooked/Prepared Food (140 - 70 F in 2 hrs./70 - 41/45 F in 4hrs.)
  • Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature/Accurate Thermometers Provided
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate/Convenient/Accessible with Soap and Towels
  • Cold Hold (41/45 F)
  • Non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, ANSI appro
10/12/2009Follow-up activityYes (10/26/2009)
  • Proper Cooling for Cooked/Prepared Food (140 - 70 F in 2 hrs./70 - 41/45 F in 4hrs.)
  • Food Protected during Storage, Display, Transportation, Service
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate/Convenient/Accessible with Soap and Towels
  • Evidence of Rodent/Insect Contamination/Other Animals/Outer Openings Protected
  • Cold Hold (41/45 F)
  • Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
  • Posting of Consumer Advisories (Raw Shellfish, Raw / Undercooked Animal Foods Warning)
  • In-use food or ice dispensing utensils properly stored and used
  • Accurate thermometers, chemical test kits provided, flow pressure gauges, data plates, alarms operat
  • Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings in good repair, clean, constructed properly.
09/29/2009RoutineYes (10/13/2009)
  • Food Protected during Storage, Display, Transportation, Service
  • Cold Hold (41/45 F)
  • Wiping cloths clean, use restricted, rinsed/stored in proper sanitizer.
  • Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings in good repair, clean, constructed properly.
03/04/2009RoutineNo
  • Food Protected during Storage, Display, Transportation, Service
  • Wiping cloths clean, use restricted, rinsed/stored in proper sanitizer.
  • Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings in good repair, clean, constructed properly.
  • Cleaning/maintenance equipment properly stored
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Tobacco Use/Other)
10/06/2008RoutineNo
  • Food Protected during Storage, Display, Transportation, Service
  • Original container, no misbranding, honestly presented, properly labeled
  • Food or ice contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, ANSI ap
  • Outside storage area/enclosures properly constructed, clean, located on proper surface, drained
  • Cleaning/maintenance equipment properly stored
01/11/2008RoutineNo

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