La Isla Pequena
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2014
52
Score
Going back to 2012, La Isla Pequena has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2014. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Public records show no inspections at La Isla Pequena since Oct 14, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Isla Pequena's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2014
License
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN WINDOW SILLS AND ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA STORAGE .ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND POST.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK WELL LEAKING HEAVILY UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE OVERHEAD SHELF NEAR HAND SINK,MISSING HANDLES ON COOLERS AND FREEZER DOORS,BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXER,SODA MACHINES AND CADDY,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AND LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT FRONT HALL WAY.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES,MISSING WALL TILES,DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES,LEAKING CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,HOLES IN WALLS AND REAR WINDOW SILL WHERE NEEDED,GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MIDDLE PREP AREA HAND SINK AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS
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May 20, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED DOOR ON DEEP FRYER,WORN CORD ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ICE SCOOP,MEAT SLICER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR COOLERS & WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND & UNDER 3- COMP SINK,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT WINDOW HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER & UNDER SHELVING UNITS,IN STORAGE BINS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1383321 12/18/13 NOT CORRECTED #33-COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS,INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#34-FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #35-CEILING NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE UTILITY SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SURFACE. #41-UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED DOOR ON DEEP FRYER,WORN CORD ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ICE SCOOP,MEAT SLICER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR COOLERS & WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND & UNDER 3- COMP SINK,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT WINDOW HOT HOLDING UNIT.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Dec 18, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEANED. iNSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SURFACE.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Oct 8, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR, HAS CHIPPING PAINT AND STAINED CEILING TILE, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
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78
Jul 19, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR, HAS CHIPPING PAINT AND STAINED CEILING TILE, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
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78
Jul 12, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL DOORS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR, HAS CHIPPING PAINT AND STAINED CEILING TILE, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED MIXING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA HAS CHIP, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SMELLY SEWER ODORS, UNSURE OF LOCATION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINS CLEANED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
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70
May 25, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Feb 9, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water clear-coming up from floor drain air gap. Instructed to repair and detail clean drain line and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of water drainage. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install shield between three compartment, exposed hand sink and utility sink in rear.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor tile not maintained in rear. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation cover missing from ceiling. Instructed to replace cover.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drain line at rear exposed hand sink not of proper construction. Instructed to replace drain line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Isla Pequena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Isla Pequena on file is from Oct 14, 2014. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Isla Pequena?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Isla Pequena.
Has La Isla Pequena's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Isla Pequena have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Isla Pequena 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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