La Milpa Mobile Kitchen, 6925 Hull Street Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23224 - Mobile Food Unit inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: La Milpa Mobile Kitchen
Address: 6925 Hull Street Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23224
Type: Mobile Food Unit
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 04/03/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Ensure thermometers are brought to events.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The hand sink is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
04/03/2016Routine
Critical violations must be corrected in 10 days. Non critical violations must be corrected in 30 days. Inspected food truck, four delivery vehicles and kitchen while lunches and cambro unit were being filled.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
    Observation: Ice cooler in the food truck was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the food truck.
    Correction: Provide additional ice cooler necessary to maintain food items at 41 F or below. Overstocked equipment does not allow for proper air circulation and/or heat transfer. Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the hot boxes inside the Ford transit delivery vehicles are in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact*
    Observation: Sanitizing Agent being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940. Solution tested above 200 ppm.
    Correction: Utilize only bleach sanitizing solution that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
03/10/2016Routine
Unit in operation at the food truck rodeo.
Make sure cold items are surrounded with enough ice to hold product at 41 F or below. (product in the cooler and on the prep line)

No violation noted during this evaluation.
09/13/2015Routine
The inspection was conducted during foodservice operation at the Food Truck Rodeo located at 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, N. Chesterfield (Chesterfield Towne Center).
The operator provided a chlorine test strips and a metal probe thermometer during today's operational inspection at the Food Truck Rodeo @ Chesterfield Towne Center.

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chicken empanadas and cheese dip in the heated cambros units, in the mobile unit were hot holding at improper temperatures. The oeprator rapidly reheated the food items.
    Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw beef in a cooler was cold holding at improper temperatures. The operator rapidly iced the product, prior to service.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: No running water was available at the Mobile unit 3 compartment warewashing sinks for sanitization. The operator provided 3 containers with water for sanitization.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
04/26/2015Routine
Notes:
Unit equipped with hot and cold running water (104 F), soap and paper towels. Provide hand washing sign for hand sink. Thermometer and test strips are available. All food contact equipment must be washed and sanitized prior using.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
04/15/2015Routine
Notes:
Unit is not in operation due to the weather condition. Will re-open when weather permits.
The part for broken water tank have been ordered. Water tank and water heater must be repaired and must function properly to provide unit with hot and cold water.
Re-inspection will occur in three months.

  • Critical: Water Capacity* (repeated violation)
    Observation: There has been replacement of the water heater. The current water heater is not hooked-up to the water source.
    Correction: An upgrade of this water heater is required to provide a minimum (GPH) recovery rate at 100°F rise within 30 days.
  • Water Tank Hose Connection, Construction and Identification (repeated violation)
    Observation: The water supply hose from the water tank does not meet the standards of construction, durability and condition. The hose is leaking water.
    Correction: Immediately replace the water supply hose with one that meets the safety standards associated with potable water supply.
12/16/2014Follow-up
The follow-up inspection will occur on Dec 13, 2014.
  • Critical: Water Capacity* (repeated violation)
    Observation: There has been replacement of the water heater. The current water heater is not hooked-up to the water source.
    Correction: An upgrade of this water heater is required to provide a minimum (GPH) recovery rate at 100°F rise within 30 days.
  • Water Tank Hose Connection, Construction and Identification
    Observation: The water supply hose from the water tank does not meet the standards of construction, durability and condition. The hose is leaking water.
    Correction: Immediately replace the water supply hose with one that meets the safety standards associated with potable water supply.
12/05/2014Routine
Notes:
Mobile unit in operation during summer and spring time on weekends and Mondays (tacos only). Tacos being cooked inside mobile unit and served thru the window to customers at the restaurant parking lot on weekends. On Mondays mobile unit goes out, all food already cooked brought from restaurant and served to customers from 3 PM to 7 PM.
All dirty utensils and equipment brought back to the restaurant for proper cleaning.
There was no food in the unit at the time of inspection.
Currently were is no hot water available due to the broken water heater. Replace/repair water heater to provide hot water for proper hand washing and cleaning.

  • Critical: Water Capacity*
    Observation: Water heater is in nin-working condition.
    Correction: Ensure that water heater is turned on and set at proper operating temperature.
06/04/2014Routine

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