EL SAUCE, 1227 11TH ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: EL SAUCE
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 1227 11TH ST NW, 20001, Washington DC
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: May 17, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
May 17, 2014Restoration12Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
May 14, 2014Routine68Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Nov 29, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Nov 14, 2012Complaint59Details / Comments
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Sep 25, 2012Routine16Details / Comments
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Feb 24, 2012Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Feb 10, 2012Follow-up40Details / Comments
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Dec 23, 2011Restoration11Details / Comments
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Dec 21, 2011Routine25Details / Comments

May 17, 2014 (Restoration)


Violations: Comments:
Certified Food Protection Manager on duty Ms. Felipa D. Bonilla FS-60553 expires 2-19-2016. No food related equipment in rear at call. Approved to open and sell food to the public as of this date and time. Ronnie Taylor area supervisor, 202-442-9037.
Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)120.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)36.0F

May 14, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
cEASE AND DESIST
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,PLEASE CONTACT RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)132.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)117.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)55.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.3F
(Reach-in Freezer)-6.0F

Nov 29, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
5-DAY NOTICE ABATED, 45-DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/14/12
NOTE: ENROLL ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES INTO CFPM COURSE. REFER TO HANDOUT PROVIDED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)141.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)130.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)-15.0F
Meat (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Nov 14, 2012 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHII 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNE TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)116.0F
(Freezer)10.0F
(Refrigerator)45.0F
(Freezer)7.0F
(Freezer)28.0F
(Freezer)22.0F
(Refrigerator)48.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator)51.0F
Fish (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Beef (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Lettuce (Table) (Cold Holding)64.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Table) (Cold Holding)63.0F

Sep 25, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM - JOSE ABILLO CARCAMO - #FS-45326 - expires 09/17/2013
CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WERE CORRECTED ON SITE
CORRECT NON-CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS (11/01/12)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)141.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)139.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)33.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)2.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)13.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)2.0F
Drinks (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding)39.0F

Feb 24, 2012 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM Jose Abilio Carcamo FS-45326 Exp. 09/17/2013
Consumer advisory notice printed and posted.
Most recent pest control service date: 02/03/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer: Chlorine, 200 ppm, 9.5 pH, 96.5°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (2-compartment sink)122.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)121.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)126.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator)39.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F

Feb 10, 2012 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM Jose Abilio Carcamo FS-45326 Exp. 09/17/2013
No Consumer advisory notice printed on the menu, a copy is given to the restaurant manager.
Most recent pest control service date: 01/03/2011
Correct stated items within 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer: Chlorine, 200 ppm, 9.5 pH, 85.5°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)113.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)116.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)121.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator)41.0F

Dec 23, 2011 (Restoration)


Violations: Comments:
Follow-up for equipment exterior rear pending. CFS on duty Mr. Jose Carcamo expires 9-17-2013.
Approved to open to the public at this date and time.

Temperatures
Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)119.0F

Dec 21, 2011 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
SUMMARY SUSPENSION (In order for license to be restored, a re-inspection fee of $100 normal business hours or $400 non-business hours must be paid and all items must be abated and approved by the DOH).

No hot food holding at this call.

CFPM: Jose Abilio Carcamo (45326) Exp. 9/17/13

If you have any questions, please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037 (Main: 202-535-2180)

Temperatures
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)8.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)114.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Preparation)41.0F

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