La Cocina Puertorriguina, 6742 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA COCINA PUERTORRIGUINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6742 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023
License #: 1610153
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair, kitchen, holes, water damage. Repeated violation.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles near hood system soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, kitchen and coffee station area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing, kitchen
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, kitchen.
  • Basic - Food containers stored on floor, front entrance area, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, 2 door RIC, corrected on site.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris, WIC, area, remove foil paper.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, tamales 46 f, beef 48 f, 2 door RIC, kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, Row eggs over tamales, WIC, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, plantain pastry, tamales, rice, WIC, corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, 2 door RIC, kitchen, food transferred to WIC.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water, lady's room HWS.
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light out, WIF.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light out, WIF.
  • Basic - Walls in disrepair, holes, kitchen. **Warning**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead roaches in control devices, provide extermination report in 24 hours. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface in stoves, grill and kitchen equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, beef, chicken, COS **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, waste line under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Light out, WIF.
  • Basic - Walls in disrepair, holes, kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, pork over tomatoes, WIC, COS **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present, HWS, kitchen, extermination in progress, provide report 24 hours. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination, cleaners, bleach, COS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, sauce, tamales, cooked pork, WIC, repeated violation. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary items in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. **Warning**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container, cook, COS
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, beef, plant food, WIF.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage shelves.
  • Basic - Stored food in supermarket bags, walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food, Cook, COS
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, soup 67 f, beef 56 f, sauce 48 f, WIC, rice 49 f, RIC, cooks line.see 1b, 4. Products discarded.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse, chicken, beef, rice, sauce, WIC, RIC, cooks line, see stop sale order, see 3a and 4, product discarded.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination, cleaner next to food containers.COS
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, 3 door refrigerator, and WIC, operator states that he lost power overnight and that is the reason why the food is out if temp. See stop sale order.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared, rice, sauce, beef, soup, WIC.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, faucet in disrepair, kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, kitchen, COS
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature, beef, 57 f, product left in WIC over 12 hours, also rice 49 f, in RIC, cooks line, see 3a, 4.product discarded.
7/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, pots, utensils in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack, glass plates, cups with soiled shelf, in front of walkin.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit, 3 door glass, wait station.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover, wait station.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum and takeout containers not inverted, storage.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, dishes, pots, not cleaned at end of night.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in front of walkins.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, handsink waking, cookline.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, beef, 47?, cheese 44?, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on shelves and gaskets, walkin freezer.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. True banmarie, kitchen @ 47?
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles will be changed by next unannounced inspection in prep area.
  • Outer opening back door not sealed.
  • Rusted shelf at cookline.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866.372-7233.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-rusted shelf at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-wood shelves in front of walkins.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface-3 compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor - behind cookline.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees F. COS.
  • Critical - Observed interior of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue-walls, shelves.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 small live, 2 dead by back door. Cleaned up.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise -in front of walkin freezer; coment, tools, guitar, sterno.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise-garbage by backdoor outside and mopsink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by back door
  • Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable-acoustic tiles in prep area.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-acoustic tiles in prep.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.-shelf in front of walkins
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-walkin shelves
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue-walkin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination-stored with hardware under shelf.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise-westside of restaurant very unorganized.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--pork in walkin Corrected On Site.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. cardboard box with plantains on top of a trash can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil in an ice bath. Corrected On Site. added ice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meats over cooked meats in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw pork and raw beef in the same container, pork must be cooked to 155 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. windex. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. employees restroom.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice on top of the steam table, Corrected On Site. moved inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen, Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas. Repeat Violation.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. waitress station 3 door reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee's restroom. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches under cookline equipment, 12 dead roaches under the 3 compartment sink, 8 dead roaches under a reach in cooler, 1 dead roach in women's restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flan, dairy products in the waitress station 3 door reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping clothes. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. squeeze bottle with soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice at the cookline. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. changing tasks without changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas. Repeat Violation.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glass door reach in cooler located on the kitchen. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. REF no. 107070231, 107070236
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. one dead roach in the kitchen. Corrected On Site. cleaned. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. glass door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous food in the glass door reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. discarded. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garli and oil at the cookline. Corrected On Site. ice bath
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. fuel. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glassdoor reach in cooler. potentiallly hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. glassdoor reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. coolers, freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk-in shelves
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employee restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold water, kitchen handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.next to handsink.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potentiallly hazardous food in the glassdoors reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glassdoor reach in cooler. potentiallly hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. soups in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. glassdoor reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. coolers, freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk-in shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. prep tables lower shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employee restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold water, kitchen handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employees restroom
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. one dead roach on dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 droppings rodent like under prep table, 13 on the drystorage area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. one live adult german roach next to the cookline handsink, one live juvenile on cookline floor. last pest control treatment conducted on 01/13/11.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.next to handsink.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Light not functioning. bar area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked food in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glassdoor reach in cooler. operator turn the unit colder. potentially hazardous food was moved to the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flan in glassdoor bar reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glassdoor reach in cooler. operator turn the unit colder.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glassdoor reach in cooler at the bar. Potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags with meat in the walk in freezer.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. glassdoor reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in freezer shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. prep tables lower shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employee restroom
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. kitchen handsink cold water
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. employee restroom handsink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. some damaged ceiling tiles
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC, WIF
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. gloves.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3C sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. failure to wash hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice machine out of order.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. kitchen shelves
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. prep tables lower shelves.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee's restroom
  • Observed wall in disrepair. next to handsink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. damaged ceiling tiles.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PHF in glassdoor RIC.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PHF in WIC.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves. concrete bloks.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIF door.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep area.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Observed expired employee training.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PHF in glassdoor RIC.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PHF in WIC.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopuss and ground beef in RIC. Corrected On Site. Voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic & oil. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. using garbage receptacle as auxiliary table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meat over hotdogs in RIF.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. WIF.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC, prep area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spices in drystorage area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. painted shelves in kitchen.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves. concrete bloks.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIF door.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. spoons in a cup in drystorage area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee's restroom (bar).
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on WIC floor.
  • Observed hole in wall. drystorage area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. next to handsink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep area.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. soap.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Observed expired employee training.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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