LA VINA CUBAN CAFE.CORP

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cheese in Padela refrigerator. Operator removed bacon to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas hot held at 132F in front line warmer. Per operator, empanadas cooked and placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on hot holding unit for fast reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on several TCS foods cooked and stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all foods cooked on 01/26-01/27/2026.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food and clean cutting board . Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked tamales stored in walk in cooler from yesterday.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed underneath running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top kept open. Operator placed small ice bag on food item for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 81

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached to outside mop sink, no vacuum breaker

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue substance, unlabeled. Operator emptied and discarded Corrected On-Site