La Esquina
200 WEST 55 STREET, 10019
Mexican
6466137100
AScore: 2
Last inspected: November 27, 2024
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
November 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 2
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
June 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 23
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
09BThawing procedure improper.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
February 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
February 16, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
September 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 0
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
January 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 21
04AFood Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
10BPlumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10FNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10HProper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.