TOSCANA CAFE, 601 2ND ST NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOSCANA CAFE
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 601 2ND ST NE, 20002, Washington DC
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Oct 01, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Oct 01, 2014Routine65Details / Comments
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jan 14, 2014Routine310Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
May 30, 2013Routine53Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 18, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jun 28, 2012Routine24Details / Comments

Oct 01, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM WIFREDO RAMOS FS-57700 Exp.08/22/2015
Most recent pest control service date: 09/01/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms Coleman at 202-535-2180
(Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 111.6°F)

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)111.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)119.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)115.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)113.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Blue Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Ham (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Pepperoni (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F

Jan 14, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)140.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)138.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)136.0F
Ham (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Pasta (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cooling)43.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cooling)46.0F
Ham (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Lamb (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)0.0F
Roast Beef (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Tomato Sauce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Sausage (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Cream Sauce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)37.0F

May 30, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM-GEORGIOS PATSALIDES FS-46924 EXP-3/21/2014
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)112.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)41.5F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Refrigerator - pizza prep unit) (Cold Holding)36.5F
Salmon (Refrigerator - pizza prep unit) (Cold Holding)37.3F
(Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)39.9F
Calamari (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)36.2F
(Freezer) (Cold Holding)1.2F
Meatballs (Stove) (Hot Holding)158.3F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)34.1F
(Refrigerator - pizza prep unit) (Cold Holding)37.0F

Jul 18, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
EXTERMINATER SERVED ON 07/03/2012. REFRIGERATER IS UNDER REPAIR WHEN RE-INSPECTION. CFPM: GEORGIOS PATSALIDES FS-46924 EXP 03/21/2014. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 06/28/2012.
Temperatures
Hot Water114.0F
Salad (Refrigerator - open display)39.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)40.0F

Jun 28, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: GEORGIOS PATSALIDES FS-46924 EXP 03/21/2014. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - display)59.0F
Sandwich (Refrigerator - open display)40.0F
(Refrigerator - counter top)40.0F

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