Tennessee Department of Health
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LA COSTA RESTAURANT - FD

5359 WINCHESTER RD Memphis, TN 38115

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

February 15, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 76 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: The PIC did not demonstrate knowledge by answering questions regarding principles applicable to the food operation.

3: The PIC did not demonstrate knowledge of the employee health illness policy illness and symptoms. Please review and understand the posted policy.

14: Pink residue is present in the ice machine. Please wash, rinse, and sanitize. Discard all ice before cleaning.

14: Black residue and a foul odor are present in the walk in cooler. An Arm & Hammer box with black residue is also present. Please remove all food and wash, rinse , and sanitize the walk-in cooler. Store food safely while cleaning the walk-in cooler.

19: Cooked un preserved rice is present in a plastic container on the counter. The PIC made me aware that it is served directly on the plate. Please place the rice in a hot holding area and maintain a temperature of 135°F or above.

45: The microwave has dried food residue. Please wash rinse and sanitize.

45: A Discolored cutting board is at the cold holding table. Please clean or replace the cutting board.

46: Testing strips are not present for the three compartment sink. Please use testing strips to ensure that the sanitizer is at safe levels between 50–100 ppm.

51: Soap, paper towels, and covered containers are not present in the women’s/mens restroom. Please ensure that all restrooms are properly stocked.

51: Soap and paper towels are not present in the employee bathroom. Please ensure that all restrooms are properly stocked.

51: The Urinal is flushing for an extended time in the men’s bathroom. Please ensure that the urinal is properly working at all times.

53: Stained ceiling tiles are present throughout the kitchen and lobby area. Please replace the tiles .

Additional Comments

Please correct all critical violations by February 23, 2024. Failure to do so puts your establishment at risk for closure. Critical violations are any violations between the numbers 1-27.

Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
OUT
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
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
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
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
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
IN
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
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observations
OUT
51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observations
OUT
51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observations
OUT
51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
Yes
1 Age-restricted venue restricts access to its building or facilities at all times to persons who are 21 years of age or older.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
2 Age-restricted venue requires each person attempting to gain entry to submit acceptable forms of identification.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
3 “No smoking” signs or the international “non-smoking” symbol are conspicuously posted at every entrance.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
4 Garage type doors in non-enclosed areas are completely open.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
5 Tents or awnings with removable sides or vents in non-enclosed areas are completely removed or open.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
6 Smoke from non-enclosed areas is not infiltrating into areas where smoking is prohibited.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
7 Smoking observed where smoking is prohibited by the Act.
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
Observations
YES
1 Appropriate “No Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors” sign posted?
Compliant
Observations
NO
2 Sale of single cigarettes observed?
Compliant
Observations
NA
3 Vending machines conspicuously placed and supervised or tokens used?
Compliant
Observations
YES
4 Sale of tobacco products to minors (under 18) observed?
Compliant
Observations
YES
5 Are persons under the age of 18 ever allowed in the establishment?
Compliant