La Salle Grocery was last inspected on July 8, 2008 and scored 27 points (B range). Inspectors found 8 violations, 4 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
July 8, 2008 · Accelerated Inspection Program · Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 27 points (B range)
4 critical4 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occured.
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CriticalPests
Live roaches were found.
Official wording (code 04M)
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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CriticalPests
Live animals (other than service animals or fish in tanks) were inside.
Official wording (code 04O)
Evidence of flying insects or live flying insects present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
Official wording (code 10G)
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
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GeneralFood handling
Food was being prepared in a room used for living or sleeping.
Official wording (code 09D)
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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5 5 points (A range)
Accelerated Inspection Program · Reopening Inspection
The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 09B)
Milk or milk product undated, improperly dated or expired.
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13 13 points (A range)
Accelerated Inspection Program · Reopening Inspection
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalPests
Live roaches were found.
Official wording (code 04M)
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
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GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
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Closed 85 points (C range)
Accelerated Inspection Program · Second Compliance Inspection
The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.
7 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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CriticalPests
Rats, or signs of rats, were found.
Official wording (code 04K)
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer not provided ore used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).
Official wording (code 06A)
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Clean outer garments, effective hair restraint not worn.
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CriticalFood handling
Workers touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Official wording (code 04C)
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
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CriticalFacility
A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Official wording (code 05D)
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provide at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot food not held at or above 140F degree
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CriticalPests
Live roaches were found.
Official wording (code 04M)
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size.
Official wording (code 10K)
Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size. Incorrect manual technique. Test kit and thermometer not provide or used. Improper drying practices.
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GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.
Official wording (code 10A)
Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
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PaperworkSigns & paperwork
"Choking first aid" poster not posted.
Official wording (code 18I)
"Choking first aid" poster not posted. "Alcohol and pregnancy" warning sign not posted. Latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
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Trans Fat · Re-inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection
No violations
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Trans Fat · Re-inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection
No violations
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11 11 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Compliance Inspection
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalPests
Live roaches were found.
Official wording (code 04M)
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
Official wording (code 10G)
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
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GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
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28 28 points (C range)
Cycle Inspection · Compliance Inspection
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalPests
Rats, or signs of rats, were found.
Official wording (code 04K)
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer not provided ore used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
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CriticalPests
Live roaches were found.
Official wording (code 04M)
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
Official wording (code 10G)
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
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GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
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29 29 points (C range)
Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
4 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot food not held at or above 140F degree
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.
Official wording (code 06E)
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
Official wording (code 10G)
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
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Trans Fat · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkNutrition labeling
Cooking oil, shortening, margarine that contains 0.5 grams or more of artificial trans fat
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49 49 points (C range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
5 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).
Official wording (code 06A)
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Clean outer garments, effective hair restraint not worn.
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CriticalFacility
A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Official wording (code 05D)
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provide at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
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CriticalPests
Live animals (other than service animals or fish in tanks) were inside.
Official wording (code 04O)
Evidence of flying insects or live flying insects present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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CriticalFood handling
Workers touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Official wording (code 04C)
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size.
Official wording (code 10K)
Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size. Incorrect manual technique. Test kit and thermometer not provide or used. Improper drying practices.
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GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
Official wording (code 10G)
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Lighting was inadequate or bulbs weren’t shielded.
Official wording (code 10C)
Lighting inadequate. Fixture not shielded.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.