La Col Mena
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024
95
Score
Across the available record, La Col Mena has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to three.
When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Pawtucket restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The sales floor is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
95
Jul 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS food items were voluntarily disposed of (Chicken, pork, beef, fish, soup, cooked veggies all tempted at 50 DF voluntarily disposed of. Raw items were moved from unit and cooked. Establishment is working with HVAC. Establishment is not to put any TCS food items in walk in cooler until unit is fixed.
3-501.16(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The sales floor is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood systems was observed with and excess of debris. Hood systems must remain clean to sight and touch.
4-204.11
78
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS food items were voluntarily disposed of (Chicken, pork, tripe, cow liver, goat, yuca, beef, pork chows, potatoes carrots eggs, soup, beans, and ham, pasta salad all tempted at 52 DF voluntarily disposed of. Raw items were moved from unit and cooked. Establishment placed call to HVAC service.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings and fruit flies. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Corrective action - establishment is to continue working with pest control, establishment is to clean any and all droppings, establishment is to eliminate source of flies and work with pest control.
6-501.111
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Prepared food items was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk in refrigeration unit is draining onto the floor. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Establishment placed service call. The basement was observed with an excess of standing water, establishments must be free of standing water. Establishment is to work to address areas of standing water.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The sales floor is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood systems was observed with and excess of debris. Hood systems must remain clean to sight and touch.
4-204.11
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. No cross-contamination observed during time of inspection - food items were covered and protected. Establishment moved RTE food items above raw food items.
3-302.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
82
Mar 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The bathroom door is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Correct by 4/13/24 Areas of the sales floor are in poor condition. The physical facilities must be maintained in good condition.
6-501.11
95
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Opened packaged and canned goods were observed past use by date - Food items were voluntarily disposed of. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.18
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Food items were observed adulterated by pests - food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-101.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by pans. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Prepared food items were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Food items prepared in advanced were voluntarily disposed of that were missing dates. Discussion with PIC stated they did not know when food was prepared.
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings on food contact surfaces and by adulterated food items. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Corrective Action - Establishment must clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment. Establishment must clean all droppings from premises. All store food shelving must be cleaned and sanitized. Establishment is to have pest control do a full evaluation of the premises, pest control is to be increased. Reports are to be left on premises for inspector to review.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, blender) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. - Items were moved to the three bay, and trash.
4-601.11(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Water was observed gathering in a bucket in the basement, all structural leaks must be fixed. Water was observed accumulated in a broken chest freezer. Establishment must eliminate standing water, and repair leaks.
5-403.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The toilet in the restroom was observed with the water from the back leaking in to a bucket. Restrooms must be maintained in good repair.
5-203.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area, back dump sink area, and through out the store are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Corrective Action - Establishment is to have a certified food safety manager present at all times food is being prepared.
2-102.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Food items were observed uncovered in the chest freezer. Food items must be kept covered.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The covers of the chest freezers in the basement were observed broken. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk in cooler (ceiling) the non food contact surfaces of the three bay have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
32
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
56
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Col Mena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Col Mena on file is from Aug 1, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Col Mena?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Col Mena.
How does La Col Mena compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
La Col Mena most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has La Col Mena's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Col Mena have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Col Mena means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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