LA MIA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked pork inside reach in cooler by prep table in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage guidelines. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in HWS inside kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon inside bag in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken by steam table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container and oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave interior. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up on three compartment sink. Operator stored big spoons faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container. 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 chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer by steam table in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken by steam table in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles right over water heater in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in front of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair net. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cracker container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table in front of three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal glasses stored on steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed glasses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles cracked inside room by dinning room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a potatoes container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by employees restroom.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled on shelf inside dry storage. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was advised by Inspector and changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (45 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding) on prep table inside kitchen. As per Operator both have been outside for 2 hours. Operator placed ice under containers for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler by steam table inside kitchen. As per operator pork was cooked last Friday March 15th, 2024. Operator date marked containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles over water heater inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles inside storage room by dinning room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned probe thermometer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fries container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. 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 cooked pork not date marked. As per Operator pork was cooked last Tuesday October 24th, 2023. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black debris on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink inside kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside reach in freezers room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in back kitchen hallway.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil under prep table inside kitchen.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed broken rice and beans containers lids in dry storage.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over ham croquettes inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside Salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots under prep table inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles inside storage room.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on back storage floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by ice machine by employee restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed white reach in freezer by Ice machine by employee restroom.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up by three compartment sink. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel n prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap inside kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by dry storage shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside Salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black dust on ceilings over three compartment sink inside kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on floor inside room by dining room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by employee restroom, and inside reach in freezer by dining room.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up inside container on three compartment sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container not labeled under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken by raw beef ,and over raw salmon inside reach in cooler by steam table inside kitchen. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on storage room floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 80°F on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored meat inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer for towels on kitchen floor under three compartment sink. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over fruit pulp inside reach in freezer by steam table.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine by dry storage. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside storage second counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with potatoes stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded cardboards around dumpster.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer inside storage.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed spoons and scoops faces up inside container on three compartment sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on three compartment sink. Employee put the meat under running water. Corrected On-Site