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La Esquina Restaurant

12001 S Windrow Rd Rockvale, TN 37153

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

May 14, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 89 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

11: Observed several cases of jalapeños that appeared rotten and moldy in the wic COS by making pic aware and embargoing approximately 2lbs A warning letter will requested due to violation being noted on two consecutive routine inspections.

19: Observed refried beans on the steam well below 135°f (see temp chart) all other tcs on the steam well was within temperature, including the whole beans. Pic stated the beans used for refried as the same batch as the whole beans and where blended 1.5hrs prior to inspection COS reheated the refried beans to 165°f, discussed proper hot holding temps. A warning letter will requested due to violation being noted on two consecutive routine inspections.

53: Ice build up and food debris in reach in coolers, some areas of the flooring has missing/ broken tile

Additional Comments

A warning letter will requested due to violation #11&19 being noted on two consecutive routine inspections.

Will provide applicable fact sheets to operator regarding Priority Item Violations via email. Discussed implementing a Food Safety Plan (FSP) in order to obtain active managerial control over repeated priority violations. Advised operator I was available to assist with developing a FSP.

Verified payment of permit renewal on ipad.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
COS Repeat
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
COS Repeat
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant