BAJA GRILLE, 1133 20TH 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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Nov 20, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 02, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 5 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Apr 02, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 29, 2013 | Complaint | 2 | 5 | Details / Comments |
Nov 20, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager's certificate issued by the DC Department of Health has expired.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - 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 ) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No waste receptacle at handwashing sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Mold observed on ice machine's plastic drip panel. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Scratched and scored cutting boards observed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Uncleanliness observed under the floor of the 3- compartment sink and in the corners in the establishment rear side. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORECT THE ITEMS WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS
RECENT PEST CONTROL INVOICE DATED - 10/30/2014
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 147.0F |
| Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
| Potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 104.0F |
| Cheese shredded (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Avocado (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Milk (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| Vegetables - cut (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 130.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 114.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 104.0F |
| (Under-counter Refrigerator) | 32.0F |
| (Under-counter Refrigerator) | 36.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 2.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 37.0F |
Apr 02, 2014 (Routine)
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) (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw eggs were stroed above other food items.(moved) (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Mildew on the white panel inside the ice machien.(mildew removed) (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Knives stored in the seam between work tables.(removed) (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Plastic eating utensils on display were not inverted.(inverted) (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The yellow cutting boards needed to be resurfaced.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No detergent-sanitizer for use in 3-compartment sink(s).(sanitizer added) (Corrected On Site)
The DC CFM is Nicolas A. Martinez: FS49391 will expire 10/03/2014.
Correct items stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 100.4F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 42.9F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 43.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 22.4F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 18.4F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 168.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 170.4F |
Apr 02, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:CRITICAL VIOLATIONS CITED ON 3-29-13 WAS ABATED.
45 DAY NOTICE STILL PENDING.
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Cheese | 40.0F |
| Tuna Salad | 40.0F |
| Onions raw | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 41.0F |
| Rice | 140.0F |
| Black Beans | 151.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Hot Water | 110.0F |
Mar 29, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
All food items not protected from contamination. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Food containers not date marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Sanitization not provided for wiping clothes. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Single service items not protected from contamination. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean food contact surfaces, such as soda fountain area and shelvings. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Clean floor in corners and where needed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Mop holder not provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Certified Food Manager Nicolas A. Martinez FS#49391 expire 10-23-14.
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 5 DAYS AND NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. RONNIE TAYLOR, SUPERVISOR ON (202)442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer) | -3.0F |
| Tuna Salad | 38.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 40.0F |
| Cheese | 41.0F |
| Chicken | 38.0F |
| Potatoes | 140.0F |
| Rice | 155.0F |
| Black Beans | 160.0F |
| Onions raw | 40.0F |
| Steak raw | 40.0F |
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