La Bamba Italian Kitchen

10801 Corkscrew Dr Unit 315, Estero, FL 33928

Italian

Last inspected: May 16, 2023

Score

High Risk

La Bamba Italian Kitchen has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on May 16, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that La Bamba Italian Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 16, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 17 violations before.

Restaurants in Estero average 82, so La Bamba Italian Kitchen trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink on front service line on La Bamba side. Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk in cooler on La Bamba side not date date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed access to hand wash sink behind bar on Mexican side blocked by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken by rear door, La Bamba kitchen.

36-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cook line on La Bamba side of Restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice machine on La Bamba side broken. **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar in La Bamba side. ** operator moved ice scoop.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed improperly stored shop vac , various tools, and various fixtures stored. **Repeat Violation**

42-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door on reach in freezer on cook line in pizza side with build up of food debris and sticky. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bacon sitting in reach in cooler not covered on La Bamba side. Operator wrapped bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by rear door of La Bamba side observed buildup of food debris on wall.

36-27-5

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bamba Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bamba Italian Kitchen on file is from May 16, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Bamba Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Estero?

La Bamba Italian Kitchen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.

Has La Bamba Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Bamba Italian Kitchen have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Bamba Italian Kitchen 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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