La Catrina

1620 Commonwealth Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 20, 2022

Score

High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated May 20, 2022. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that La Catrina's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 20, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 20, 2022

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 10 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold Holding Unit At cooking line- Pulled chicken 64F Beef 57F Pork 53F. Unit 85F. PIC stated food placed there for about 1 hour and moved food to the other refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three Bay Sink not set up missing drain plugs and no sanitizer test strip. PIC will get drain plugs ASAP and set up three bay sink properly. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Three bay sink leaking from the bottom pipe. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hot Holding Unit- Rice 121F Beans 118F. Unit 164F but not filled properly with water. PIC refilled it and placed food for immediate reheating to 165F. Mantain all TCS foods at 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: High Temp Dish Machine out of order. Repair or replace.

590.004/4-501.110-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strip on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at cooking line out of order registers 85F. Repair to mantain 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing cold holding hot holding and proper warewashing.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at lower level soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Three bay sink missing drain plugs. Provide.

590.004/4-204.119-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Catrina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Catrina on file is from May 20, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does La Catrina compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

La Catrina most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Catrina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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