La Cueva (Entrance on Dock Street)
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2019
39
Score
LA CUEVA in Staten Island, NY, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment in June 2019 resulting in a score of 39. This inspection identified six critical violations and one minor violation, including issues related to food protection, sanitization practices, and vermin-proofing. Historically, the facility has maintained a mostly medium-risk profile across its inspection record.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2019
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
39
Mar 23, 2018
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
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Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
55
Mar 13, 2017
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
05F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing 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.
10B
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