La Covacha, 10730 Nw 25th St, Sweetwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA COVACHA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10730 Nw 25th St, Sweetwater, FL 33172
License #: 2316118
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with no overhead protection. No side protection, behind office **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bees outside by equipment storage area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach inside walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Drawers **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitcgen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar and kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar by kitchen **Warning**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/23/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. REPEAT VIOLATION 7/22/14 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. REPEAT VIOLATION 7/22/13 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. REPEAT VIOLATION 7/22/13 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. REPEAT VIOLATION 7/22/13 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
7/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated flour/food debris.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed.BAR AAREA
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ICE BINS
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.B AND B RACK STORED OUTSIDE NEXT TO PLANTS
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.BAR BY KITCHEN
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BAR AREA
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.CALCIUM
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.BEHIND EQUIPTMENT AT BAR
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.BAR AREA ALL SINKS
  • Observed hole in wall.UNDER SCRAPE SINK
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.BEEF OVER VEGIES IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.HAM
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.CHICKENS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EVERY WHERE
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.MENS RESTROOM FAUCETT
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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