La Catracha

3585 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Catracha, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that La Catracha's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Restaurants in Palm Springs average 82, so La Catracha is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
95
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
95
Aug 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator put napkins by the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator put liquid soap in foam cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Catracha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Catracha on file is from Jan 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Catracha compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?

La Catracha most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Springs average of 82.

Has La Catracha's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Catracha have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Catracha means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.