LATIN AMERICAN GRILL

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans Garbanzo beans and Red peepers.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag used to store a cut water melon. Operator placed water melon on a clear food drape bag. 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 on top of flat grill at kitchen caramelized onions (119F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding), prepared 90 minutes ago. Cook turn on burner to reheat food items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to walk in cooler, hose connected no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside dry rice container. Operator discarded container no handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on the kitchen floor, operator stored 6 inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen vertical cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep tables, operator stored wiping cloth on sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer at cook line observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to scoop corn flour, stored on container underneath the preparation table at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed large clean pots stored on the kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single use containers not inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: 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 employees rain boots stored underneath storage table near cooking oil and other dry food items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored between wall and prep table at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soil, ovens located at prep chicken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the hot holding unit observed ham croquettes (115 F - Hot Holding); ham empanadas (120 F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour in the unit. Employee removed the items to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a squeegee stored in the hand wash sink at cook line, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located at cook line. Employee refilled paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean large pots stored on the floor at cook line.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water bottle stored on the prep table at cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use spatula stored in between the prep table and the wall at preparation area.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the malanga. Employee fixed it on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed in used utensils in standing water at 79F.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at cook line by the fryers.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on preparation tables at cook line.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employees cracked raw shell eggs at cook line continued to grab a to go container and prep food without hashing hands prior. Explained importance of hand washing procedures to employees and manager.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over raw green plantains in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located at cook line on top of the storage containers: Observed ham (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee placed in the unit less than 1 hour. Employee removed ham and placed it directly inside the cooler unit to cool. At cook line: Observed pooled eggs (70 F - Cold Holding) in ice bath, as per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee added ice to the holding container to rapidly cool down food product. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the hot holding unit observed egg omelette (128 F - Hot Holding); ham empanadas (130 F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Instructed manager to reheat food.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answered cold and hot holding basic food code question. Explained to manager basic food code temperatures. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink located in the cook line, manager placed a paper towel roll by the hand sink on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed buckets with pooled egg stored on the floor.

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. At front counter, manager turned it on.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink located in the cook line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Placed on ice bath 90 minutes ago according to cook, pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) Cook added ice and water to ice container to cool dawn eggs. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at steam table and next to dish machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning towels stored inside hand wash sink at front counter area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside flour plastic cup no handle used to scoop. Employee discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ware washing area, and inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with pumpkin and sweet potatoes, boxes of plantains and sack of beans stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen turkeys thawing at room temperature. Manager moved turkeys to walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container with raw chicken stored above container with raw beef inside walk in cooler. Cook stored chi containers on bottom shelf over raw be containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Ice bath ; pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); egg whites (49F - Cold Holding) Cook added more ice to container to cool dawn eggs. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine at 200ppm on sanitizer container on top of counter by coffee preparation area. Manager prepared new sanitizer solution chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar stored inside hand wash sink by coffee preparation area.. Employee moved jar from inside hand wash sink.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager put chain around Co2 thanks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed trough out kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed holding gaskets on reach in cooler.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making empanadas no hair restraint. Employee put a hat on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops used for sugar, and flour stored with handle inside product. Employee stored scoops with handles upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with raw chicken, cooked beef and co pork inside walk in cooler no covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls on storage area and breakfast cooking area dusty. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked chicken, pork, and beef prepared the day before according to cook no date labeled. Cook labeled food containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

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. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with potatoes stored on the floor. Manager stored bucket on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored scoop upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in coolers by ware washing area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Manager inverted single serve containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooktop beef and cooked pork containers, also crumbled ham container inside walk in cooler no covered. Employee covered food containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on storage area and cook line. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at counter on ice bath pooled eggs at 55°f Cold Holding. Cook added ice and water to container to help pooled eggs container cool dawn. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to dispense seasonings. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

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

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler and freezer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with seasonings stored on the floor. Employee stored seasoning buckets six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with green beans, cooked pork, cut onions, cut cabbage inside walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered all food trays and containers. Corrected On-Site 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour no labeled. Employee labeled flour containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation