Question 1

How many health inspections has LA CHAPARRA LATIN FOOD had?

Accepted Answer

LA CHAPARRA LATIN FOOD has had 6 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has LA CHAPARRA LATIN FOOD ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, LA CHAPARRA LATIN FOOD has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at LA CHAPARRA LATIN FOOD?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at LA CHAPARRA LATIN FOOD are: Handwashing procedures, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

Accepted Answer

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

Accepted Answer

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

Question 6

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

Accepted Answer

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

LA CHAPARRA LATIN FOOD

Inspection History (6)

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

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