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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
59point violations
22 problems found · 7 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Apr 16, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most sit-down restaurants here got 14 to 49 point violations. La Palapa West Valley got more than most.
Compared with 1,218 Salt Lake County sit-down restaurants. Each restaurant's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about La Palapa West Valley?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Cold food above 41°F 4.3.59*How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Cold food above 41°F 4.3.59*How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Ready to Eat , Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) - Discard 4.3.61*How to fixFix it
Source: Salt Lake County Health Department
We review Salt Lake County health data to make this report. We are not the Salt Lake County Health Department.
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Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.
Next: Cold food above 41°FThe county found: “Salsa is being held out of temperature control at 55°F in a bin with insufficient ice.”
First step: If food is out of range
Then the next one: Cold food above 41°F
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 7-201.11, Food Code 3-304.12, Food Code 6-501.112.
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Inspections
From Salt Lake County Health Department · 6 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026
The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).
The county inspects each food place one to three times a year. It does not say when it will come. How often depends on the place's risk level. Level 1: once a year. Level 2: every 9 months. Level 3: twice a year. Level 4: three times a year. A complaint can bring another visit.
Every visit
LatestApr 16, 2026Routine inspection59 points
This one: 59 points, inspected Apr 16, 2026.
22 violations listed, 7 marked critical.
Critical (7)
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
The department's words
4.3.59* Cold Holding
Salsa is being held out of temperature control at 55°F in a bin with insufficient ice.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-501.16(A)(2) · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If food is out of range
- Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
- Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
- Unknown time or longer: throw it out.
Which foods need temperature control (TCS)
3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide
Hot and cold holding
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Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
The department's words
4.3.59* Hot Holding
Cooked beans is being held at 120°F in the steam table.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-501.16(A)(2) · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If food is out of range
- Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
- Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
- Unknown time or longer: throw it out.
Which foods need temperature control (TCS)
3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide
Hot and cold holding
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Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Ready to Eat , Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) - Discard
The department's words
4.3.61* Ready to Eat , Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) - Discard
Moldy produce in the make table.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
4.4.76* Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization, Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
There is no measurable sanitizer in the wiping cloth container.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 4-602.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Clean first, then sanitize
- 1. Scrape off food.
- 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
- 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).
From Food Code 4-603.16
When to clean food-contact surfaces
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Cleaning vs sanitizing, and sanitizer strengths
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Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning
The department's words
4.4.82* Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning
Shelves throughout the kitchen are unclean to sight and touch.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
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Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Tracking Powders - Pest Control and Monitoring
The department's words
4.7.15* Tracking Powders - Pest Control and Monitoring
The establishment is using powder pesticides.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
4.7.2** Working Containers-Common Name
A chemical spray bottle is not labeled with the common name.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 7-201.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Store them away from food
- Store chemicals below and away from food, dishes, utensils, linens and single-use items. Never on a shelf above food.
- Separate them by space or a partition.
- Keep only the chemicals the kitchen needs.
From Food Code 7-201.11
Label every container
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Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Non-critical (13)
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
The department's words
4.2.22 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
The department's words
4.3.24 Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Food containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
The department's words
4.3.31 In-Use Utensils - Between-Use Storage
The ice scoop is stored with the handle in contact with culinary ice. Bowls are used for food scoops and are stored inside food containers.
Cited 2 times
Food Code 3-304.12 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Serving utensils
- A separate utensil in every dish, with a handle long enough to stay out of the food.
- Between uses, rest it in one of six places: in the food with the handle up out of it; in a closed bin of dry food that is not TCS food; on a clean, sanitized spot; in running water (moist food like ice cream); in a clean, protected spot (a scoop for food that is not TCS food); or in water at 135°F or above. Never on the bare table, a towel or in another dish.
- Change it when dropped, used in another dish, or touched at the food end, and at least every 4 hours.
From Food Code 3-304.12
Clean plates and no re-serving
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Buffets and self-service
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Allergen Notification
The department's words
4.3.68 (iii) Allergen Notification
The establishment does not have written notification of the presence of major allergens.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
4.4.63 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
The juice maker machine is damaged.
Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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Cooking and Baking Equipment
The department's words
4.4.84 Cooking and Baking Equipment
Exterior surfaces of the microwave are dirty.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
4.5.30 System Maintained in Good Repair Non-critical
The 3-compartment sink faucet is leaking.
Food Code 5-205.15 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.40 Repairing-Physical Facilities
Areas of the floor are missing grout.
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.41 Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
The floor is dirty in various areas. Walls are dirty in various areas.
Cited 2 times
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
The department's words
4.6.49 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Employee personal items are not stored separately from food and equipment.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.5 Floor and Wall Junctures-Coved and Enclosed or Sealed
Not all floor/wall junctures are coved and sealed.
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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The department's words
4.6.51 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Other Pests
Dead cockroaches have not been removed from the premises.
Food Code 6-501.111 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
What to do
- Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
- Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
- Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.
From Food Code 6-501.112
What NOT to do
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Signs of pests and what to do
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.53 Maintaining Premises-Unnecessary Items and Litter
Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment are stored on the premises.
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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EarlierOct 29, 2025Routine inspection34 points
12 violations listed, 5 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierJan 30, 2025Routine inspection58 points
22 violations listed, 9 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierJun 5, 2024Routine inspection53 points
21 violations listed, 10 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierSep 12, 2023Routine inspection54 points
23 violations listed, 8 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierApr 7, 2023Follow-up inspectionRe-checked earlier items
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
Source: Salt Lake County Health Department. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
What you can do
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Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Cold food above 41°F Read the free guide
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food Read the free guide
- In-use utensils stored wrong Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Pests seen inside: roaches Read the free guide
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Address thisAbout this record
Open the county's Inspection Reports, choose Food Service, and search for the name.
Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.
Zero points means the inspector found no problems. Salt Lake County adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.
Each violation the inspector finds adds 1, 3 or 6 points, by how likely it is to cause illness. The points add up to the inspection score. The county uses no letter grade.
- Listed as
- Restaurants: plated
- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 59 points
- Source
- Salt Lake County Health Department
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