North Lauderdale, Broward County

LA PAISA RESTAURANT & BAKERY

5337-5339 SR 7, North Lauderdale, FL 33319

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 25, 2024
City
North Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

03A-03-5

Detail 22577701

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting on top of microwave at room temperature on cook line. Per operator held less than 1 hour. Operator placed eggs in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22577700

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken ham and cheese (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table on front line per operator held less than 1 hour. Steam well was not turn on high. Operator reheated food to proper temperature and increased temperature in steam well.Rechecked temperature 177F.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 22577693

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine in excess of 200 Ppm on front counter. Employee discarded and changed solution re 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22577697

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-01-5

Detail 22577703

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 22577694

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.front counter and at handwashing by three compartment sink.. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22577695

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser

14-01-5

Detail 22577692

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup in dried bean container on cook line.

36-36-4

Detail 22577691

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 22577702

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.

21-04-4

Detail 22577699

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 22577698

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

21-09-4

Detail 22577696

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line and prep area shelf.

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 22216301

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line changed gloves after handle raw food item without washing hands first. Reviewed hand wash policy and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22216299

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter HOT BOX - empanadas (118F - Hot Holding). Per manager cooked at 1:00pm. Empanadas brought back to kitchen to reheat for proper hot holding. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22216302

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed in house and posted. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22216296

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Bulletin provided and printed in house for employees that do not yet have food handler training. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22216300

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-03-4

Detail 22216295

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand sink in corner of kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22216297

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil cases on floor beside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22216298

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter hot display box.

02D-01-5

Detail 22216303

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container under table at service window in kitchen missing label. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21423759

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf with croutons above salad station in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21423757

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over cooked chicken nuggets in walk in freezer. Food items not commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21423760

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw salmon not commercially packaged in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21423756

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanada (80F - Hot Holding); egg arepas (80F - Hot Holding) in front display case. Operator states food items fried and placed in unit less than four hours prior. Items removed from unit and reheated to 165F. Unit turned up on site. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21423753

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. potatoes (122F - Cooling) at 10 am to 122F at 10:30 am since 9 am at steam table in kitchen. At this rate, food will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Food cooling at room temperature in large bowl. Operator placed food in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21423754

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Egg shells and wood spoon stored in hand sink in kitchen. Gloves and ice stored in hand sink at front counter. Removed items. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21423758

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping clots-chlorine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21423762

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-front counter. Operator Provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21423755

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

50-09-4

Detail 21423761

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21423763

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and peppers at prep table in kitchen.

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21212968

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - 2 door in corner - cream (60F); hot dogs (59-61F); cheese (61F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed gaskets on left door torn. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - 2 door in corner - bag of pre cut cut cabbage (66F); cheese (59-60F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed gaskets on left door torn. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 21212971

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by by triple sink blocked by trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by by triple sink blocked by trash can. Operator removed. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 21212973

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 88F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 88F. Warning Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 21212970

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21212975

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand sinks - 88F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand sinks - 88F Warning Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21212976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - 2 door in corner - cream (60F); hot dogs (59-61F); cheese (61F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed gaskets on left door torn. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - 2 door in corner - bag of pre cut cut cabbage (66F); cheese (59-60F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed gaskets on left door torn. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 21212972

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21212974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink. Warning Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21212969

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 14

08A-20-5

Detail 21209390

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Reviewed proper refrigerator storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21209393

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - 2 door in corner - cream (60F); hot dogs (59-61F); cheese (61F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed gaskets on left door torn. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21209398

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - 2 door in corner - cream (60F); hot dogs (59-61F); cheese (61F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed gaskets on left door torn. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. See stop sale. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21209401

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21209402

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by by triple sink blocked by trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-06-4

Detail 21209391

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 88F. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21209399

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21209397

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21209395

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves shell eggs that customers have option of ordering any style. Operator posted advisory during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21209392

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand sinks - 88F Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21209400

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - 2 door in corner - cream (60F); hot dogs (59-61F); cheese (61F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed gaskets on left door torn. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. See stop sale. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21209394

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21209389

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21209396

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

14-15-4

Detail 20795369

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Main kitchen stove- observed pot of rice being cooked with non food grade bag covering.

50-17-2

Detail 20795366

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2021

31A-09-4

Detail 20795375

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. Operator removed trash can. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20795372

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sink.

36-06-4

Detail 20795374

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line.

12B-02-4

Detail 20795364

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen prep table at stove- observed employee opened bottle of juice on prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 20795367

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main kitchen prep table at 3 compartment sink- observed employee preparing chicken with no hair restraint.

14-11-4

Detail 20795376

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler in main kitchen. Door handles heavy soiled, gasket soiled and torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 20795368

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at walk-in cooler- observed case of eggs and fish being stored on the floor.

10-01-5

Detail 20795370

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container top lid being stored inside container of salsa

29-49-6

Detail 20795365

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at fry station.

06-01-5

Detail 20795371

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table at 3 compartment sink- observed pot of tilapia being thawed at room temperature.

29-11-4

Detail 20795373

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink.

46-01-4

Detail 20795363

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed main kitchen exit door being blocked by empty boxes, case of plantains and bag of onions.

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 20734992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Still observed Time Extended

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08B-27-4

Detail 20581230

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed dirty containers and dishes being stored inside case of plantains, whole onions and coconut.

41-10-4

Detail 20581231

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Front counter at 3 compartment sink- observed raid flying insect killer and cleaning chemicals stored with clean drinking pitchers.

53A-01-7

Detail 20581229

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 20581237

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter service line- observed no paper towel at HWS.

36-06-4

Detail 20581236

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in main kitchen prep table across from 3 compartment sink. -Main storage shelf at 3 compartment sink- observed 6x6 inch hole in wall. - main kitchen at reach in cooler-observed ceiling tile soiled and in disrepair.

50-09-4

Detail 20581238

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license is not displayed in establishment. Operator stated that license was misplaced.

10-07-4

Detail 20581234

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen cook line- observed service spoon inside container of standing water 80°F. - cook line- observed single service cup being stored inside container of beans. -cook line steam table- observed spoon with handle touching beef stew.

12B-13-4

Detail 20581235

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed employee opened Monster drink inside cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 20581232

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main kitchen reach in cooler at at entrance- observed standing water inside cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 20581233

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.