La Favorita, 1700 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA FAVORITA
Address: 1700 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: 515-783-3178
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 05/29/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (PHF/TCS)
    Cutting boards in meat prep area are heavily scored and heavily soiled underneath. PIC will clean/check the other side of cutting boards and replace if necessary.
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Raw chicken displayed over raw pork in the meat display cooler. Corrected at time of inspection
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Cutting boards in meat prep area are heavily scored and heavily soiled underneath. PIC will clean/check the other side of cutting boards and replace if necessary.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Dust on the light covers in the meat prep area. Leaks in the roof/ceiling throughout the establishment.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Items in walk in cooler held longer than 24 hours were not date marked. Inspector printed out a date marking handout to help educate PIC.
  • Designated areas for employees
    use of designated areas by employees
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Temps of items in meat display case between 45* and 52*. Unit temperature was turned down and items shifted for better circulation. --Temps of carnitas were 126* in self serve hot holding unit. Unit temp was turned up.
05/29/2013Routine
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Items in walk in cooler held longer than 24 hours were not date marked. Inspector printed out a date marking handout to help educate PIC.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Dust on the light covers in the meat prep area. Leaks in the roof/ceiling throughout the establishment.
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Temps of carnitas were 126* in self serve hot holding unit. Unit temp was turned up. --Temps of items in meat display case between 45* and 52*. Unit temperature was turned down and items shifted for better circulation.
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Cutting boards in meat prep area are heavily scored and heavily soiled underneath. PIC will clean/check the other side of cutting boards and replace if necessary.
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Raw chicken displayed over raw pork in the meat display cooler. Corrected at time of inspection
  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (PHF/TCS)
    Cutting boards in meat prep area are heavily scored and heavily soiled underneath. PIC will clean/check the other side of cutting boards and replace if necessary.
  • Designated areas for employees
    use of designated areas by employees
05/29/2013Routine

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