LA TAMALERIA COLOMBIANA
GRADE ATuesday, September 3, 2024
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LA TAMALERIA COLOMBIANA in Jackson Heights received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on September 3, 2024, scoring 8 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
83-08 37 AVENUE
Queens, NY 11372
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
11 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
06C
Food not protected from contamination
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.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
📋 Code Requirements
Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
LA TAMALERIA COLOMBIANA — Inspection Questions
- Did LA TAMALERIA COLOMBIANA pass their NYC health inspection on September 3, 2024?
- LA TAMALERIA COLOMBIANA passed with an A grade on September 3, 2024 with a score of 8 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did LA TAMALERIA COLOMBIANA have?
- LA TAMALERIA COLOMBIANA had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants