LATIN QUARTERS RESTAURANT Inspection – December 5, 2024

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the outside of the grease receptacle. Operator had an employee start to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in standing water in the establishment. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tamales stored in the walk in freezer uncovered. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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