LAMACARENA RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffe station at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed non food grade brush used at coffee station at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink at front counter. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter cooler for containers of rice pudding, as per operator made 2 days ago. Observed at standing reach in cooler units in the kitchen with cooled chicken and pork not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at rear of kitchen above reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed grease and water damage throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at lobby storage area a bag of dry beans and plastic water bottles stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at kitchen entrance prep shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed at kitchen standing reach in coolers and freezer. Exterior covers missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers at entrance of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler units. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler for a container of ham croquettes. Observed at front counter a bowl of sugar stored uncovered. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed for women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans, cooked pork, and cooked ground beef not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. As per operator was made one day prior to inspection

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled under prep table

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with stains in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator placed limes inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at standing reach in cooler rusted Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans and cooked pork stored not covered inside reach in cooler in prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on rack near reach in freezer

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on prep table

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at prep reach in cooler

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler , raw chicken stored over uncovered cooked beef.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at entrance of kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at lobby storage closet plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the walls at several areas of kitchen, near hand wash sink, and rear fridge area walls.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby area storage closet in white chest reach in freezer.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler units. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at standing reach in cooler containers of cook beef not covered.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the 4 door unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef located in the 4 door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed raw beef patties stored above tequenos located in the domestic reach in freezer. Observed raw beef stored above sweet plantains located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water , jug containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the front counter,chest unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of bulk harina, chicharo bins soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the 4 door unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above cooked beef,malanga located in the standing reach in cooler,sideunit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in shopping bags located in the standing 2 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed raw beef stored above sweet plantains located in the standing 2 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for the cooked ground beef,cooked pork located in the 4 door reach in cooler, as per operator prepared 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at the mop sink.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed below cookline.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing red beans stored on the floor of the storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer located in the storage area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink soiled with accumulation dirt.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled,cabinet unit and 2 door standing unit.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the 4 door unit.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 stored on food storage shelf in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit at the front counter blocked by food tray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen,prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed storage shelf below prep table rusted and in poor repair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed cases of togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour,cornmeal containers in the kitchen. Observed bulk rice,beans,flour bins in the dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, observed in the kitchen above slicer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, observed on pipes located above flat top grill.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, observed to the left of the flat top grill.