La Vina

Observed facility without employee health policies. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC was provided a copy of the employee health policy.

Observed food items in RIC held past 7 days (datemarked 03/29/26). CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. PIC discarded food items.

Observed front door propped open. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC closed front door.

Observed facility without employee health policies. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC was provided a copy of the employee health policy.

Observed a pan of shredded beef, black beans, and ground beef in reach in cooler not stored covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC properly covered food items.

Observed food in reach in cooler not properly date marked. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC will properly date mark food items.

Observed dead pest in facility. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC will remove dead pest.

Observed no hot water at handwashing sink in the men's restroom. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have hot water fixed.

Observed facility without employee health policies. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC was provided a copy of the employee health policy.

Observed food reach in cooler not properly date marked. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC will properly date mark food items.

Observed no hot water at handwashing sink in the men's restroom. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have hot water fixed.

Observed dumpster without drain plug. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC will have drain plug replaced.

Observed lettuce and onions in prep top cooler not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in prep top cooler. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below . PIC moved food items to reach in cooler and will have prep top cooler serviced.

Observed Certified Food Safety Manager Certificate expired (12/2023) CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC will obtain Certification.

Observed a pan of soup, black beans, and ground beef in reach in cooler not stored covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC will properly cover food items.

Observed water off at the vegetable sink. CA:. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf PIC will have sink repaired.

Observed hot water off at 3 compartment sink. CA: The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf. PIC turned hot water on.

Observed leak in faucet and in the pipe under the 3 compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.

Observed a pot of black beans in reach in cooler not stored covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC will cover pot of beans.

Observed food in reach in cooler not properly date marked with prep date. CA: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark food items.

Observed water not working in the facility. CA: The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. PIC will have water fixed.

Observed single service cups and bowls not kept in plastic to prevent contamination. CA: Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC will properly store single service items.

Observed microwave not free from a accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean microwave.