LAS PALMAS, 55792 29 PALMS HWY, Yucca Valley, CA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS PALMAS
Type: Public Eating Pl (25-59 Seats)
Address: 55792 29 PALMS HWY, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
County: San Bernardino
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 3/14/11
Score
91

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Score

  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored (-1 point)
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1, 114185.3 (d-e)) Sponges shall not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food contact surfaces. (114135)
    One soiled wiping cloth was observed left on top of the prep counter.

    Store soiled wiping cloths within sanitizer solution when not in use.

  • Food separated and protected (-1 point)
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c)) All food shall be stored, prepared, displayed or held so that it is protected from contamination.
    Trays of raw beef products were observed stored above ready to eat food items within the single door freezer unit.

    Store potentially hazardous food items below other food.

  • Proper cooling methods (-4 points)
    All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F, within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41 F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers
    separating food into smaller portions
  • Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated (-2 points)
    All food shall be manufactured, produces, prepared, compounded, packed, transported, kept for sale, and served so as to be pure and free from adulteration and spoilage. Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254(c), 114254.3)
    One pound of packaged GOLD N SWEET margarine was observed stored within the refrigerator unit. The margarine was observed containing 3 grams of Trans Fat.

    Trans Fat flyer was given.

    SEE VC&D.

  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use (-1 point)
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored
    non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4)Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5) Pressurized cylinders must be securely fastened to a rigid structure. (114172)
  • VC & D
    Operator has voluntarily consented to the condemnation and destruction of food as said material being unfit for human consumption or otherwise in violation of California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 5, Chapter 1 through 8, the disposition of which is provided for by Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 111895.

    I (We) hereby voluntarily agree to the condemnation and destruction of the following material(s) listed in violation number 52. By signing this Offical Inspection Report (OIR), I (We) hereby release the County of San Bernardino and its agent from any and all liability.
    1 lbs of margarine.
    Two large pots of cooked tomatoes.



  • Post inspection comments:
    A letter placard posted.
3/14/11Inspection - Routine91
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored (-1 point)
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1, 114185.3 (d-e)) Sponges shall not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food contact surfaces. (114135)
    Observed a soiled wiping cloth left on the prep table.

    Store soiled cloths within sanitizer solution.

  • Floors, walls and ceilings: built, maintained, and (-1 point)
    The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114257, 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272) Cleaning must be an approved dustless method. (114268.1) Mats and duckboards, if used, must be removable and easily cleanable. (114272) Open-air barbecues or wood-burning ovens floor surfaces must extend a minimum of five feet and be impervious or easily cleanable. (114143(d))
    Observed unapproved ceiling tile above the restrooms.

    Use EHS approved ceiling panels.

  • Hands clean and properly washed
    4
    Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work
  • Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, displ (-2 points)
    Shell stock shall have complete certification tags and shall be properly stored and displayed. (114039 - 114039.5)
    Observed shell stock tags not kept with the original container.

    Observed shell stock tags not being retain for a minimum of 90 days.

    Observed shell stock being stored within a bin of water and ice inside the the walk in cooler.
    Discontinue wet storing shell stock. Provide adequate water drainage.

  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures (-2 points)
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
    Observed a bin of salsa with a temperature of 45F degrees within the prep refrigerator.

    Observed a plate of chili rellanos held at the steam table with a temperature of 130F degrees.

    Maintain potentially hazardous food items below 41F or above 135F degrees.



  • Post inspection comments:
    A letter placard posted.
10/8/10Re-score Grade Inspection90
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food (-1 point)
    Food shall be thawed under refrigeration
    completely submerged under cold running water (less than 70F) of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles for less than 2 hours
  • Floors, walls and ceilings: built, maintained, and (-1 point)
    The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114257, 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272) Cleaning must be an approved dustless method. (114268.1) Mats and duckboards, if used, must be removable and easily cleanable. (114272) Open-air barbecues or wood-burning ovens floor surfaces must extend a minimum of five feet and be impervious or easily cleanable. (114143(d))
    Observed excess dirt build up on the wall behind the warewash sink.

    Observed missing ceiling tile above the dry storage area.

    Observed excessively worn floor epoxy within the dry storage area.

    Observed several holes on the wall within the women's restroom.

    Repair or replace. Patch areas in need of sealing.

  • Food separated and protected (-1 point)
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c)) All food shall be stored, prepared, displayed or held so that it is protected from contamination.
    Observed a package of raw ground beef dripping within the refrigerator.

    Observed a package of raw chicken in a pool of frozen chicken blood in the freezer.

    Observed a tray of uncovered chili rellanos within the walk in cooler.

    Observed three packages of ground beef stored along with frozen seafood items.

    Store food in a protected manner.

  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (-1 point)
    All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2) An insecticide, rodenticide, or other pesticide must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
    Observed an unlabeled chemical bottle stored within the prep area.

    Label all chemical bottles.

  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures (-4 points)
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
    Observed a bin of chili rellanos held at the steam table with a temperature of 125-130F degrees.
    Observed four raw shelled eggs held left out on the prep table with a temperature of 73-75F degrees.

    Maintain potentially hazardous food below 41F degrees or above 135F degrees.

    SEE VC&D.

  • Proper cooling methods (-4 points)
    All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F, within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41 F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers
    separating food into smaller portions
  • VC & D
    Operator has voluntarily consented to the condemnation and destruction of food as said material being unfit for human consumption or otherwise in violation of California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 5, Chapter 1 through 8, the disposition of which is provided for by Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 111895.

    I (We) hereby voluntarily agree to the condemnation and destruction of the following material(s) listed in violation number 52. By signing this Offical Inspection Report (OIR), I (We) hereby release the County of San Bernardino and its agent from any and all liability.
    4 raw shelled eggs.
    7 lbs of cooked meat.

  • Hands clean and properly washed
    4
    Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved
    g
    Non-critical Violation


  • Post inspection comments:
    B letter placard posted. DO NOT BLOCK OR REMOVE. RESCORE REQUEST FORM GIVEN.
9/24/10Inspection - Routine83
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
Oyster signs left on this date.

A card posted at this time.
1/7/10Inspection - Routine93
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
All temperatures are good
8/10/09Inspection - Routine96
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
A card posted at this time.
1/22/09Inspection - Routine92
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/9/08Inspection - Routine97
No violation noted during this evaluation. 4/8/08Inspection - Routine97
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/24/07Inspection - Routine90

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