La Palma Supermercado

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT LABEL DESIGNATING EACH COMPARTMENT (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL IN LOCKER ROOM AND BATHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH OPEN HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWTICH PLATES IN RESTROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL/COVER AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM AREA MISSING BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ENSURING BASE OF WALL IS ENCLOSED.

2. Apr 11, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: LOOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

3. Mar 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     STOCK ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     MALE FOOD HANDLER IN MEAT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LOOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

4. Jun 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASH SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     REAR DOUBLE DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY DRAIN (IE FLOOR DRAIN)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT OUT IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR BUTCHER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

5. Jun 21, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jun 9, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY SHIELD TO INTERCEPT POSSIBLE LEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNFINISHED WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS AND REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.