DISTRICT TACO, 1919 M ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jun 12, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 06, 2014 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 17, 2014 | Preoperational | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
Jun 12, 2014 (Follow-up)
Comments:5 DAY VIOLATION (25 DCMR 900.5) ABATED.
One of the managers presented me with their cooking procedures for preparing their chicken. They are not par-cooking. They cook it to full temperature of 165 Degrees F. If they do not use it immediately, they rapid cool or put it in hot holding.
If you have any questions, please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
Jun 06, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cooking time and temperatures
Establishment par-cooks chicken, cools, and then finishes cooking process prior to service. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). Reach-in temperature lowered. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Potatoes were cooling in a plastic container and completely covered with plastic wrap. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Walk-in refrigerator is missing exhaust and return air vents. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
For questions on special processes (par-cooking), contact arian.gibson@dc.gov.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 113.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Chicken roasted (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| salsa (Ice) (Cooling) | 110.0F |
| Potatoes (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 101.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Beans (Bain-marie) (Hot Holding) | 170.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Pork (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 163.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Potatoes (Griddle) (Cooking) | 160.0F |
| Juice (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| Juice (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 31.0F |
| Fruit - cut or sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| salsa (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| salsa (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Apr 17, 2014 (Preoperational)
Violations:
- Insects, rodents, & animals not present
There is a gap around the pipe in the floor of the cabinet on the service line. The gap was sealed with caulk. (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
There is no air gap beneath the spray hose at the garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder). The hose is being adjusted. (Corrected On Site) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
The toilet room doors are not closing tightly. The doors were adjusted prior to completion of the inspection. (Corrected On Site)
The establishment's employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness was provided and reviewed.
LIGHT INTENSITY: Service line counters 620 lux/520 lux; toilet room 229 lux; storage racks 1192 lux/1275 lux; prep table 1208 lux/1531 lux; walk-in refrigerator 295 lux; steam table 714 lux.
NO OBJECTION TO ISSUANCE OF RESTAURANT LICENSE
If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mr. Ronnie Taylor, at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 105.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 111.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 36.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 120.0F |
| (Display Refrigerator) | 33.0F |
| (Display Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Under-counter Refrigerator) | 32.0F |
| (Under-counter Refrigerator) | 34.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 118.0F |
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