LA MORENA
Latest Score
95
Last Inspected
Mar 9, 2026
Violations
23
Critical
16
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 95
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 98
Oct 23, 2024
Score: 93
Inspection Reports
A March 9, 2026 REGULAR Score: 95 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
A July 2, 2025 REGULAR Score: 98 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
P March 9, 2023 Score: 92 3 violations 3 critical
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
Unwholesome spoiled fruits, vegetables or other foods. (Sresa dated 3/2)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded.
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner. (Leak at 3-compartment sink)
P March 2, 2023 Score: 76 14 violations 7 critical
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Improper storage of employee food/drinks. (Employee food and drink stored on food preparation counter and inside of reach-in cooler.) (corrected)
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED
Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task. (Employee observed returning from the restroom and handling food without washing hands.)
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS OR APPROVED ALTERNATE METHOD FOLLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Hand washing sink is not accessible. Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. (Dishes are being washed and rinsed without being sanitized.)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Raw eggs are being stored at room temperature.)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded. (Jello with milk and tres leche cake.)
Thermometers provided and accurate
Lack of proper thermometer for checking cooking and holding temperatures of TCS food.
Food properly labeled; original container
Pre-packaged retail product without identifying ingredients label.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Food not protected during storage. (lining food contact surfaces with absorbant material.) Food left uncovered during storage. Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bug trap placed over food preparation counter.
In-use utensils, properly stored
Scoop with handle not provided.
Ware washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
No chemical test kit.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Faucet missing/broken on mop sink.
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Walls and ceiling not clean. (mold on ceiling) Wall in poor repair. Employee personal items improperly stored.
P January 6, 2022 Score: 86 3 violations 3 critical
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
raw eggs not maintained at 45 F or below
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
gasoline containers can not be in kitchen toxic items / oils and cleaners need to be stored away from food items and away from wrapping papers and packaging
INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
roaches observed in kitchen -professional pest control needed before next inspection
P March 16, 2021 Score: 90 3 violations 3 critical
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (eggs held at room temperature)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Toxic items not labeled.
INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Presence of insects. Presence of rodents.