BAJA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL, 1990 M ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BAJA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 1990 M ST NW, 20006, Washington DC
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Jul 10, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 10, 2014Restoration00Details / Comments
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Jul 09, 2014Follow-up22Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Jul 08, 2014Follow-up31Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jun 26, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jun 25, 2014Complaint64Details / Comments
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jun 02, 2014Routine13Details / Comments
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Jan 29, 2014Routine13Details / Comments
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  • Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Nov 01, 2013Complaint25Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Aug 23, 2012Routine40Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Mar 16, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cooking time and temperatures
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jan 18, 2012Complaint76Details / Comments

Jul 10, 2014 (Restoration)

Comments:
License Restored

If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)119.0F
(Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Black Beans (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Corn (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F

Jul 09, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: Maria R Castro, FS-56200, 4/24/16

Summary Suspension (In order for license to be restored, a fee of $100 normal business hours or $400 non-business hours must be paid and all items abated and approved by the DOH.

Temperatures
(Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)70.0F

Jul 08, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: Maria R Castro, FS-56200, 4/24/16

Failure to comply with 5-day notice (further action shall be taken)

Establishment may not use cold holding unit for food storage until repaired and re-inspected by DOH.

If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)115.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)59.0F
Lettuce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)56.0F
Sour Cream (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Corn (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)57.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)61.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)63.0F
Black Beans (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)66.0F
Black Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)184.0F
Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)179.0F
(Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)65.0F

Jun 26, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
24 HOUR AND SOME 5 DAY VIOLATIONS ABATED (3210.1 (c), 3210.1 (d), 1900.1, 2710.1, 3201.1)

5 DAY VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING (2403.1, 1600.1, 1005.1)

CFPM information: Maria R Castro, FS-56200, Exp: 4/24/16

If you have any questions, please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Jun 25, 2014 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: Maria R Castro, FS-56200, Exp: 4/24/16

Correct items within 24 hours or 5 days as stated.

If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)116.0F
Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)111.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)113.0F
Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)154.0F
Steak cooked (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)145.0F
Black Beans (Bain-marie) (Hot Holding)145.0F
Pinto Beans (Bain-marie) (Hot Holding)163.0F
(Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Beans (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Jalapeno (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)67.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)59.0F
Corn (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Avocado (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)61.0F
salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)55.0F

Jun 02, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct stated items within 5days
Correct stated itmes within 45 days
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr.Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)112.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)115.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.5F
salsa (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.5F
Avocado (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)40.5F
Avocado (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Time As Public Health Control)48.5F
Sour Cream (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Chicken grilled (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)146.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Steak cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)155.0F
Pork (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)165.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Black Beans (Steam Table) (Holding)147.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)37.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.5F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.5F

Jan 29, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Certified Food Manger Maria Castro FS#56200 expire 4-24-16.
CORRECT NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR ON (202)442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
Cheese41.0F
Guacamole38.0F
Black Beans150.0F
Rice145.0F
Mixed Vegetables140.0F
Chicken (Hot Holding)135.0F
Steak & Cheese (Hot Holding)124.0F
Tomatoes chopped41.0F
(Refrigerator)38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)32.0F
Onions raw41.0F

Nov 01, 2013 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 24-HOURS,5-DAYS, AND/OR 45-DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS (PER R. TAYLOR).

COMPLAINT GENERATED: FRUIT FLIES/GNATS OBSERVED WITHIN THE ESTABLISHMENT - CONFIRMED.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)63.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)123.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)122.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling)70.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)188.0F
Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)178.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cooling)43.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)35.0F
Mango Salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)38.0F

Aug 23, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM-MARIA R. CASTRO FS-43472 EXP 5/14/13
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE DAYS
ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)124.3F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)35.2F
Sauce (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)176.0F
Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)154.6F
Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)146.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)149.0F
Steak cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)156.2F

Mar 16, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM MARIA R CASTRO FS-43472 EXP. 05/14/2013.
ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.

Temperatures
(Handwashing Sink)110.0F
Beans (Hot Holding)160.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Chicken (Cold Holding)41.2F
Tomatoes sliced (Cold Holding)38.5F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Cheese sauce (Hot Holding)175.0F
Beans (Hot Holding)168.0F
Avocado (Cold Holding)39.0F
Cheese sauce (Hot Holding)150.0F

Jan 18, 2012 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM-MARIA R. CASTRO,FS-43472,EXPIRATION DATE-05/14/2013.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037.
TEMPERATURES:
COOK TEMP-GRILL CHICKEN 143F, CHICKEN RETURNED TO GRILL, FINAL COOK TEMP-180F
COOK TEMP-GRILL STEAK 130F,STEAK RETURNED TO GRILL, FINAL COOK TEMP-168F
HOT HOLDING
SPANISH RICE 144F- STEAM TABLE, HOLDING OVEN DRAWERS-164F
CILANTRO RICE 149F-STEAM TABLE
COLD HOLDING
SALSA BAR
PICO DE GALLO-39.7F
SALSA VERDE-41.5F
SALSA BAJA-41F
MANGO SALSA 38F,REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT
MIXED VEGETABLES-SQUASH AND ONIONS 69F,REACH-IN REFRIGERATED DRAWERS
GARLIC,OIL AND LIME MARINADE,45F,REFRIGERATED DRAWERS
ALL MEAT ITEMS COOKED FRESH DAILY, COOKED AND SERVED ONLY,LEFTOVERS DISCARDED DAILY.
DURING THE INSPECTION WAHOO FISH NOT PREPARED ON THE GRILL.
FOOD ITEMS PROVIDED THROUGH U.S. FOODS,DELIVERIES RECEIVED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY.
SALSA REPLACED EVERY TWO HOURS ON THE SALSA BAR.
TEMPERATURE LOGS RECORDED TWICE DAILY, LOGS ACCURATE AT CALL.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY KEPT AT THE COPORATE OFFICE, REQUESTED THAT EMPLOYEE COPIES KEPT IN-HOUSE AS WELL, FOR REVIEW AT THE TIME OF HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)92.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)116.0F
Hot Water (Prep sink)121.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)120.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)110.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)33.3F
(Refrigerator - drawer)37.0F
(Refrigerator - drawer)39.7F
(Refrigerator - drawer)41.2F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)34.1F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)143.0F
Steak cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)130.0F
Steak cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)168.0F
Chicken (Grill) (Cooking)143.0F
Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)165.0F
Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Peppers (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)178.0F
Shrimp cooked (Grill) (Cooking)160.0F
Cheese sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)129.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)97.0F
Guacamole (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)53.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Avocado (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Cheese shredded (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Lettuce (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Taquito (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Peppers (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Beans (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling)40.0F

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