DISTRICT TACO, 656 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aug 12, 2014 | Routine | 9 | 5 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Apr 07, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 01, 2014 | Routine | 7 | 6 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Nov 18, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 08, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 26, 2013 | Preoperational | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Aug 12, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
CFPM Michelle Williams answered all questions successfully, misplaced her certificate. (Corrected On Site) - Management awareness; policy present
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR FOODBORNE ILLNESS DOCUMENTS SHOWN AT TIME OF CALL, A COPY IS GIVEN TO THE PIC (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES:UNCLEAN UTENSILS AND MOLD BUILT UP IN THE ICE BOX CHUTE. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD IN CONTAINERS,IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
NUMEROUS UNLABELED PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLES LEFT ON KITCHEN COUNTERSR (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
PRESENCE OF INSECTS AND FLIES WERE SEEN IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE SALES FLOOR(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY SOME CREW MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE CHEF(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND HAVE GROOVES, THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED OR RESURFACED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF CALL(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN:FLOOR, EQUIPMENTS, SHELVES, DOOR KNOBS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK KNOB IS BROCKEN AND LEAKING(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM Mchelle Williams answered all questions successfully.
Most recent pest control service date: 08/05/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms Coleman at 202-535-2180
(Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.0°F)
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 121.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 151.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 149.0F |
| Diced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 161.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
Apr 07, 2014 (Follow-up)
Comments:5-DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 04/01/2014.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 123.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 123.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Beans (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Beans (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Rice (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Rice (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cooking) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cooking) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Apr 01, 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. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hands clean and properly washed
No handwashing was observed by employees between changing tasks. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Uncovered containers of lettuce were observed in undercounter reach-in refrigerator in kitchen. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Mineral build up was observed on interior surfaces of warewashing machine. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cooking time and temperatures
Internal temperature of beef cooking on grill was measured at 127 and 129 degrees. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Small flies were observed flying around and on walls in various locations. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
Managers were lacking hair restraints. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting boards were observed scored and scratched. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Warewashing machine is lacking temperature gauges. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Wash, rinse and sanitize solutions at 3 compartment sink were observed unclean. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s) at 3 compartment sink. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Unclean floor was observed around food equipment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mrs. Coleman at 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 32.0F |
| Fish raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Chicken raw (Prep Table) (Holding) | 52.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 119.0F |
| Pork (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 157.0F |
| Fish (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Pork (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 136.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Fish raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| Beef (Grill) (Cooking) | 127.0F |
| Beef (Grill) (Cooking) | 129.0F |
Nov 18, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:5-DAYS NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/08/2013.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Chicken (Grill) (Cooking) | 180.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 146.0F |
Nov 08, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Raw egg stored together with ready to eat foods. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Dishwasher sanitizer concentration 0 PPM observed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 125.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 157.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Vegetables - cut (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
Apr 26, 2013 (Preoperational)
Violations:
- Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Provide splash guard on service line hand sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct noted violations within 45 days.
No food present at the time of the inspection.
If there are any question contact area supervisor, Mrs. Coleman at 202-535-2180.
FACILITY APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE OF BASIC BUSINESS LICENSE (RESTAURANT)
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| (Prep sink) | 124.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (3-compartment sink) | 124.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 112.0F |
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