CALIFORNIA TORTILLA, 3501 CONNECTICUT AVE 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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May 20, 2014 | Complaint | 1 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 22, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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May 31, 2013 | Routine | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 19, 2012 | Follow-up | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 11, 2012 | Follow-up | 4 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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May 01, 2012 | Initial | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
May 20, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Personal cleanliness
EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
NON WORKING GARBAGE DISPOSAL - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
BURNT OUT LIGHTS OVER STOVE (Corrected On Site)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beef (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 11.0F |
| Meat (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Jul 22, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Sewage & waste water properly disposed
garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder) needs to be removed from inside of the 3-comp sink to the drain board(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct stated items within 45days
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Guacamole (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| Red Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Steak cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 146.0F |
| Sour Cream (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
May 31, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Food items not protected from contamination. (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
labels not provided on working containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
Food handler not wearing hair restraint. (Corrected On Site) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Garbage disposal unit placed inside three(3) compartment sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
| Temperatures | |
| Rice | 151.0F |
| Black Beans | 165.0F |
| Steak cooked | 153.0F |
| Mixed Vegetables | 149.0F |
| Ground Beef | 145.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 41.0F |
| Guacamole | 39.0F |
| Corn | 40.0F |
| Chicken raw | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Hot Holding Unit) | 180.0F |
Jul 19, 2012 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
SOME COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Most recent pest control service date: 07/11/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 103.6°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 124.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 166.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Jun 11, 2012 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Correct response to questions
NO CFPM CERTIFICATE POSTED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/CAN OPENER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
Consumer advisory notice printed and posted
Correct stated items within 45days
Most recent pest control service date: 05/15/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 101.1°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 121.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 123.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 125.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 37.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 125.0F |
| Guacamole (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 123.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Lettuce romaine (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Onions cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 131.0F |
May 01, 2012 (Initial)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
REPAIR AND OR REPLACE MISSING OVERHEAD CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN UNIT INSIDE KITCHEN PREP AREA. REPAIR LIGHTBULB UNDER COOKING UNIT.
5-DAY NOTICE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 31.0F |
| Guacamole (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cheese (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
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