LEVANTE'S, 1320 19TH ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mar 11, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 06, 2014 | Follow-up | 5 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 18, 2014 | Routine | 4 | 2 | Details / Comments |
Mar 11, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Handwash sink at the bar hot water is turned on but the stink still leaks
5day notice abated
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr.Ronnie Taylor at(202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 109.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 119.0F |
| Lamb (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Salmon (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 37.3F |
| Vegetables - cut (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 40.3F |
| Fish - Tilapia (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Avocado (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 38.0F |
| (Under-counter Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| Lentil Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Maryland Crab Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 156.0F |
| Feta Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Mar 06, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Bar, cook line, and prep sink not supplied with paper towels. (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Gyro meat held at improper temperature. Items heated to appropriate temperature. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
All items in under grill refrigeration unit held at improper temperatures. Items were stored overnight in the unit resulting in temperate exceeding standard for longer than 4-hours. All TCS items disposed of in waste container. This is the same unit observed to be holding items out of temperature on previous inspection dated 2/18/2014. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Can of roach spray stored improperly in multiple locations (above ice maker, on shelves containing food). (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Walk-in refrigerator condensation drain pipe is currently cut and leaking into a pan. Manager informed inspector that a repair person is actively looking for parts to repair. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Gaskets for reach-in refrigeration units need to be cleaned. Some need to be replaced due to wear. Units where gaskets need to be replace are currently holding temperature. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
No hot water (110 degrees Fahrenheit or above) at handwashing sink or warewashing unit located in bar area. Manager informed inspector that sink is leaking and water has been shut off awaiting repairs. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Light bulbs missing from cook line hoods and from prep area hoods. Light intensity is insufficient. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
Certified Food Safety Manager: Makhmad Aliev FS-59218 , Expiration Date: 11/2/2016
| Temperatures | |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 46.1F |
| Lamb (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 46.7F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 47.3F |
| Chicken Kabob (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 46.1F |
| Salmon (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 45.8F |
| Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 35.4F |
| Gyro Meat (Vertical Broiler) (Hot Holding) | 70.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 130.0F |
| Falafel (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 112.0F |
| Tomato Sauce (Refrigerator - pizza prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.4F |
| Strawberries (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.9F |
Feb 18, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
FOOD WAS NOT BEING HANDLED PROPERLY AT VISIT. AN EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TOMATOES WITH THE STRAINER SITTING IN THE TRASH CAN AT VISIT. FOOD MAY NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TRASH CAN AT NO TIME.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH DC CODE. 1) SHELVES IN THE WALK IN UNIT WERE UNCLEAN. 2) SODA GUNS AND HOLDER AT THE BAR CONTAINED SYRUP BUILD-UP. 3) GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN UNITS CONTAINED FOOD PARTICLES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
ALL COLD UNITS AND COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
ALL PREPARED FOOD MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR DID NOT PASS THE STRIP TEST AT VISIT. ESTABLISHMENT MUST USE LARGE DISH MACHINE TO WASH GLASSES UNTIL MACHINE IS ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER SANITATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
DRAIN PIPES UNDER ALL SINKS CONTAINED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM MAKHMAD ALIEV FS-4477 EXP 7/22/13. CFPM HAS A CURRENT PROMETRIC CERTIFICATE AND WILL OBTAIN THE DC CARD.
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 105.1F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 1.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.1F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.1F |
| Hummus (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 50.3F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 53.0F |
| Chicken Kabob (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 46.2F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 44.7F |
| Lamb (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Lentil Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| Tomato Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 170.0F |
| Eggplant (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.6F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
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