Pupuseria La Macarena Uptown, 8120 Hampson Street, New Orleans, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: PUPUSERIA LA MACARENA UPTOWN
Address: 8120 Hampson Street, New Orleans, LA
Parish: Orleans
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/11/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
10/11/2012Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
04/25/2012Routine
  • Critical: Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The toilet room is not mechanically vented to the outside atmosphere
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
11/22/2011Routine
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
04/15/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • There is litter on the premises.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
04/12/2011Routine
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
10/12/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
04/08/2010Routine
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
09/01/2009Reinspection
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
08/19/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
08/05/2009Routine

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