LA PATAGONIA ARGENTINA

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment selling food, drinks and water with expired license. Expired license 10/01/2025. During the inspection employee paid 2010 license. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic containers with chemicals stored on the floor underneath the mop sink.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several ceiling tiles missing by the cooking line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water stains, throughout the kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed fan guard heavy soiled, located in dishwasher area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. By the front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the preparation kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the restaurant area.

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

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust,throughout the preparation kitchen areas.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed mixed cooked veggies on hand cloth in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed veggies on hand cloth in cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 breaded beef above frozen fries. Operator changed order. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed raw breaded beef above French fries; beef removed from original packaging. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with soap in hand sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed bucket still inside hand sink at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where food and single use items are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed rust under table on surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in warewash area and prep area multiple tiles in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed in warewash area and prep area multiple tiles in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor of kitchen entrance. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed 3 cases of oil on floor at kitchen entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table across cook line; 75F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed utensils in standing water across cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed buckets of mozzarella used for other spices and foods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed mozzarella cheese buckets reused for other food items. Time Extended

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.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

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

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.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top surface of all kitchen appliances soiled.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Raw chicken inside employee handwashing sink.

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

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.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen cooks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of tomatoes on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken be thawed in room temperature kitchen area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen cook. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Frozen raw food in contact with nonfood grade bags inside freezer.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

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.

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

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen cook.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Between fryer and stove heavy grease buildup.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Accumulation of grease buildup between fryer and stove top kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Containers of produce in kitchen floor.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Around back door, kitchen area.

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen shelves throughout.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen fish thawed in room temperature kitchen area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rubber gloves plastic bags inside employee and sink.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe boxes of raw beef on floor walk-in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Ppm over 500 ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with watermark by the dishwasher area, observed ceiling tiles damage in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with watermark by the dishwasher area, observed ceiling tiles damage in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by the Runner area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by the Runner area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall next to the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall next to the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour containers no labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour containers no labeled. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling ceiling tiles with watermark by the dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing freezer gasket disrepair in the kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil and case of tomatoes stored on floor in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table interior soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling tiles with watermark throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and hat stored on top kitchen shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed employee cellphone stored on top of kitchen shelves. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed gallon of oil stored on kitchen floor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed kitchen wall soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top prep table in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed wet wiping cloth stored on top kitchen table. Time Extended