La Costena Ice Cream Shop Corp.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity in facility. Observed over 10 live roaches in facility, observed roaches in gaskets of small three door cold holding unit, crawling on exterior of ice cream display case, crawling on exterior of cold holding unit, crawling on wall behind cold holding unit and in basement near hot water tank and utility sink. Observed four small flies and one large fly in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to eliminate roach and fly activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/9/2026 to eliminate roach and fly activity. Instructed to clean and sanitize said affected equipment and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects in facility. Observed dead small flies on doors and interior sides of ice cream display unit. Observed dead roaches on shelves in prep area, interior of cold hold unit with two doors and floor in basement underneath stairs. Instructed to remove all dead insects from facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize said cold holding units and shelving units and clean floor in basement underneath stairs.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed live potted plants stored on windowsill to left of ice freezer. Instructed to remove live potted plants from windowsill to prevent contamination of ice cream in ice cream freezer.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper fitting stoppers for three compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior of all cold holding units in facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of all cold holding units and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink faucet leaking. Instructed to repair utility sink faucet and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap installed on three compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap on three compartment sink so that it shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall behind shelf next to rear exit door. Instructed to smoothly repair wall in said area for ease of cleanability. Observed missing floor tiles in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to smoothly replace missing floor tiles in prep/dishwashing area for ease of cleanability. Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain. Observed stained and damaged ceiling in dry storage area in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair and repaint damaged ceiling in dry storage area in basement for ease of cleanability.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working lights in prep area and dining area. Instructed to repair/replace non working lights in said areas to increase light intensity and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in display cooler uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings to prevent contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing door handle to cold hold unit in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly in plastic grocery bags in the freezer and display coolers. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and/or containers only.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken toilet seat in the washroom. Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling in the basement storage area. Instructed to resurface and repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all non food contact surfaces(tables, interior of coolers,hot holding equipment, freezerss) with build up of grime and food debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed dipper well flow of water to have low pressure. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor tile in middle room of basement near floor drain to be damaged. Observed cardboard on wall in washroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light out in front prep area near front windows. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no dipper well for ice cream scoops. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in basement storage area, stained ceiling tiles and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no operable thermometers in coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rat droppings scattered on shelves, wooden ledges and floor under shelving units, along walls and corners, near water heater, paper and dry goods in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no dipper well for ice cream scoops. Instructed manager to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in basement storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in basement storage area, stained ceiling tiles and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found plastic cup used as a scoop inside spice container. Instructed to store properly, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found pooling water on bottom of yogurt cooler. Instructed to repair, keep dry, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found missing floor tiles in prep area. Instructed to repair the above and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor near restroom and in basement storage area, and milk crates used as shelving. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap at the bottom right of the front exterior door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests, maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found no pest control log book on premises. Instructed to obtain pest control log book information and maintain verification on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found plastic cup used as a scoop inside spice container. Instructed to store properly, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found pooling water on bottom of yogurt cooler. Instructed to repair, keep dry, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard on floor of dining area and basement. Instructed to remove and maintain for ease of cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor near restroom and in basement storage area, and milk crates used as shelving. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found missing floor tiles in prep area. Found loose wall base at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair the above and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10/15/21, report #2534811: #58: missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification. Instructed to corrected the above and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 2 live roaches on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Over 20 rat droppings scattered on floor in storage room. 5 live small flies on site in prep area. Instd to remove all pests, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/2 gap at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof same so as to be tight fitting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter through out on storage shelves and tables. Instd to remove any clutter and organize area

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.no citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the 1-door refrigerator and prep coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers/units.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging. Also observed no labels for bulk sugar storage container. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the facility. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust and food debris under shelves and tabletop equipment in the prep areas. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the reach in coolers and freezers in need of cleaning upstairs and in the basement. Instructed to detail clean.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the nacho cheese warmer not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the three compartment sink not clean, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the front light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing in prep area. Replace same.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self-closing. Insdt to correct same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Splashguard needed inbetween handsink and 3-compartment sink. Back flow device missing at utility sink. Provide same.