LA GALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Health Operation# 854321) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is January 31, 2019.
| NYS Health Operation ID | 854321 |
| Operation Name | LA GALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT |
| Food Service Description | Food Service Establishment - Restaurant |
| Facility Address |
8215 Niagara Falls Boulevard Niagara Falls NY 14304 |
| Municipality | NIAGARA FALLS |
| County | NIAGARA |
| Permitted Corporation Name | LA GALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT |
| Permitted Operator Name | JOSE MONTES ALVARADO |
| Permit Expiration Date | 01/31/2020 |
| Local Health Department | Niagara County |
| NYSDOH Gazetteer | 310200 |
| Date: 2019-01-31 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: Note: all violations from inspection report dated 01/10/19 have been corrected | ||
| Date: 2019-01-10 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
6 noncritical |
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Item 5E (Critical): Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45°F as required. Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Item 2C (Critical): Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Comments: Notes- other hot holds over 140dF, other cold holds less than 45dF, digital food testing thermometer available, hair restrained, hand barriers used, 3 bay sink okay, prep sink okay, other handwash stations okay, mop sink okay, dry storage okay, bathrooms otherwise okay, permit posted, choke poster posted, CPR kit available |
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| Date: 2018-08-29 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
1 noncritical |
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Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Comments: 2nd inspection Hot holds are all > 140°F, therrmometer ok. Cold holds are all < 45°F, thermometerrs ok. Quat sanitizer at ~ 200 ppm for wipe towels is ok. Dish machine is sanitizing at ~ 50 ppm chlorine. Hair is restrained, hand barriers are being used. Food rinse sink is indirectly draining, hand wash stations ok, 3-bay sink is ok, and mop sink has a back flow prevention device. Choking poster, cpr equipment, and permits are all posted in public view. Restrooms ok. |
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| Date: 2018-01-30 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: Note: All violations have been corrected and are not continuing. | ||
| Date: 2018-01-19 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
1 critical,
3 noncritical |
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Item 3C (Critical): Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods. Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Comments: Notes: Food testing thermometer ok. Coolers and cold holds <45F. All hot holds >140F. Diversey hard surface sanitizer ok. Discussed proper cooking and cooling and gave pamphlet-ice baths and ice wands used -ok. Hair restraints and glove use among all other food workers ok. Low temp dish machines sanitizing to 50ppm Cl-ok. Discussed proper thawing-thawing is done in cooler, advised of option of thawing in vegetable sink under cold (<70F) running water with open drain. All fresh fruits and vegetables rinsed before use-ok. Gave and discussed Food Workers Sick Policy. Gave and discussed use of hands/gloves pamphlet. CPR kit/sign ok. Choking poster ok-ripped, will deliver new one. Restrooms ok. Gave 2 new handwash signs today. Gave Basic Food Safety Class Schedule. |
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| Date: 2017-08-28 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
3 noncritical |
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Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Comments: all hot holds on cook line over 140oF (rice, beans, meat, chicken, sauces) flip top cooler- diced tomatoes- 43oF, accurate thermometer available, gloves used, hair properly restrained, walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes-39oF , multiple handwash stations ok, vegetable rinse sink ok, bar area ok, ice machine ok, dish machine ~50 ppm cl-, 3 bay sink ok, vent hoods ok, restrooms ok, permit posted. |
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| Date: 2017-01-30 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
2 noncritical |
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Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Comments: Restrooms: OK Food Testing Thermometer: OK Coolers/Cold Holds: <45oF Hot Holds: >140oF Reheats (>165oF in less than 2 hours): OK Cooking Temps: >165oF Storage: OK 3-Bay: wash>rinse>sanitize (50 ppm Cl-)>air dry: OK Handwash Stations: OK Wipe Cloths (100 ppm Cl-): OK Cl- Based Dish Machine: OK Permit/Choke Poster/CPR Kit: Posted Hair Restraints: OK Hand Barriers: OK |
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| Date: 2016-08-02 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
9 noncritical |
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Item 1H (Critical): Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises. Item 2C (Critical): Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Item 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Item 14A: Insects, rodents present Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) |
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| Date: 2016-01-25 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
4 noncritical |
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Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Item 12A: Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate Comments: Hot holds all >140 degrees F ok. Cold holds and coolers all <45 degrees F ok. Thermometers all ok. Wipe towel sanitizer ~100ppm cl ok. Dish machine ~50ppm cl ok. Bar 3-bay is at ~ 200ppm quat ok. Storage ok. Choking poster, permits, & cpr sign are all posted publicly ok. 3-bay sink ok, server station hand wash sink ok, mop sink ok, food rinse sink ok.Hand barriers used properly. Hair is properly restrained. |
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| Date: 2015-04-06 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
1 noncritical |
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Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing |
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| Date: 2015-01-31 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: hot holds okay, food testing thermometer available, hair restrained, hand barriers used, utensils okay, sanitizer available, handwash sink available, bathrooms okay | ||
| Date: 2015-01-07 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
1 noncritical |
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Item 7A (Critical): All poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat are not heated to 165°F or above. Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Comments: 2 E - ACCURATE FOOD TESTING THERMOMETER NOT AVAILABLE, CORRECTED 6 B - HOT HOLD HOT WATER UNIT: HOT WATER 142F, BARELY TOUCHING BTM OF STAINLESS PANS, WATER ADDED, CORRECTED 7 A - APPROX 3 GALLONS BEAN SAUCE IN HOT HOLD UNIT ABOVE, RECENTLY REMOVED FROM STOVE, AT 135F, NOT REHEATED TO >=165F,REMOVED TO STOVE AND REHEATED TO >165F, CORRECTED 8 A - BOXES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER |
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| Date: 2014-10-22 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
4 noncritical |
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Item 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils |
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| Operation Name | DBA/Corporation Name | Facility Address | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Galera Mexican Restaurant | Lagalera Mexican Restaurant | 8215 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2019-01-10 |
| Street Address | 8215 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD |
| City | NIAGARA FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14304 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Data Provider | New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) |
| Jurisdiction | New York State |
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