La Espiga Restaurant And Bakery

4211 102nd St
Queens, NY 11368
(718) 779-7898

Current Inspection Grade: Grade Pending
Current Grade: Grade Pending
Last Graded: 03/02/2022
 
 

At A Glance

La Espiga Restaurant And Bakery has an average score of 34 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that La Espiga Restaurant And Bakery may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

04/24/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | A
  1. (Critical) Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
  2. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  3. Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
04/24/2023 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
  1. The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
04/24/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  1. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
03/02/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 45 | C
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
  3. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  4. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
  5. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
08/30/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 44 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
  2. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  3. (Critical) Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  4. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  5. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  6. (Critical) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
  7. Food contact surface not properly maintained.
  8. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  9. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
  10. Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
08/30/2021 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  1. Current letter grade sign not posted.

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