Zea's Cafe, 1655 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: ZEA'S CAFE
Address: 1655 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA
Parish: Jefferson
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 05/29/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • 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.
  • The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
05/29/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
05/21/2012Routine
  • Critical: Quaternary ammonium solution concentration for warewashing is not 200 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • 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.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
01/31/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • 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 in a clean dry location.
  • 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.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
01/24/2012Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • 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 sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
05/25/2011Routine
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • 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.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • 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.
  • Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not effectively washed to remove or loosen soils by using wet cleaning methods.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.
10/21/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
03/26/2010Routine
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Critical: There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
12/09/2009Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
08/17/2009Routine
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • 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.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • 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.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
01/30/2009Routine

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