La Salle Grocery
1232 RANDALL AVENUE, Bronx, 10474
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (18 years ago).
Last inspected Jul 8, 2008 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 8, 2008
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Evidence of flying insects or live flying insects present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occured.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2008 | Grade Pending | Accelerated Inspection Program / Second Compliance Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Jun 9, 2008 | Grade Pending | Accelerated Inspection Program / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2008 | Grade Pending | Accelerated Inspection Program / Reopening Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 7, 2008 | Grade Pending | Accelerated Inspection Program / Second Compliance Inspection | 12 (7 critical) |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Grade Pending | Trans Fat / Re-inspection | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2007 | Grade Pending | Trans Fat / Re-inspection | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2007 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 12, 2007 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Sep 18, 2007 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Aug 28, 2007 | Grade Pending | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2007 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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