PICA TACO, 1629 COLUMBIA RD NW APT 207, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Nov 22, 2014 | restoration | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 20, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 11, 2013 | Routine | 0 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 20, 2013 | Follow-up | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Feb 12, 2013 | Initial | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 12, 2013 | Initial | 3 | 3 | Details / Comments |
Nov 22, 2014 (restoration)
Comments:Approved to open and sell food to the public as of this date and time
| Temperatures | |
| Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cooking) | 38.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 119.0F |
| (Freezer) | -4.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 36.0F |
Nov 20, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). - Proper date marking & disposition
Potentially hazardous foods held over 24 hours not labeled (in refrigeration units). - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
All larger refrigeration units out of temperature (above 41 degrees F). - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer provided to check food temperatures. - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. - Food properly labeled; original container
Sauce working containers not labeled. - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s). - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
The door is not self closing. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Food debris on floor throughout prep area.
SUMMARY SUSPENSION ISSUED. FOR RESTORATTION, A RE-INSPECTION FEE ($100-BUSINESS HOURS/$400-NON-BUSINESS HOURS)MUST BE PAID AND ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE ABATED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
CFPM information: Matea Garcia, FS-57722, exp: 06/16/16.
No cooking is done on-site. They receive their food from another location on 14th St. NW.
If you have any questions, please contact Area Supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 115.9F |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 116.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 49.5F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 50.2F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 8.1F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Chicken raw (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 50.5F |
| Barbacoa (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 48.5F |
| Sour Cream (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 46.1F |
| Sliced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 45.8F |
| Black Beans (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 181.9F |
| Rice and Vegetables (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 156.4F |
Dec 11, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
DIRTY STORAGE CONTAINERS (Corrected On Site) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
TOILET DOOR OPEN (Corrected On Site)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-442-9037
CFPM MATEA GARCIA 57722 EXP-06/10/16
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 12.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Rice (Table) (Hot Holding) | 157.0F |
| Stew (Stove) (Preparation) | 175.0F |
Feb 20, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM MATEA GARCIA FS-42916 EXP. 02-17-2013
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 2/11/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.4°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 34.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Bacon (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 149.0F |
| Mashed potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 144.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 149.0F |
Feb 12, 2013 (Initial)
Comments:The DC CFM is Matea Garcia: FS32916 will expire 02/17/2013.
Correct items stated within 5 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
Feb 12, 2013 (Initial)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(issued) - Food obtained from approved source
Prepared frozen food items stored in the reach-in refrigerator were not labeled for source.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
The raw eggs were stored above other food items in the reach-in refrigerator.(moved below) (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Pots and pans stored on the wire shelf were not inverted.(inverted) (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
The plastic eating utensils for self-service were not inverted.(inverted) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Blown bulb (inadequate lighting) in the rear storage area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The DC CFM is Matea Garcia: FS32916 will expire 02/17/2013.
Correct items stated within 5 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 32.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 27.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 32.9F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 1.5F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -2.7F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -18.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 133.2F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 23.8F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 27.0F |
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