EL PULGARCITO DE AMERICA, 5313 GEORGIA 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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| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jul 17, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 11, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 02, 2013 | License Renewal | 5 | 10 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 07, 2013 | Restoration | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 01, 2013 | Routine | 6 | 10 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 25, 2012 | Routine | 3 | 5 | Details / Comments |
Jul 17, 2014 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN ABATED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.3F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -6.2F |
Jun 11, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
THERE WAS NO HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ESTABLISHMENT MUST INSTALL SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. - Proper cold holding temperatures
ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AND COLD UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEVERAL UNITS WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THESE UNITS AND DISCARDED IF FOUR OR MORE HOURS HAVE PASSED.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM-NELSON PRIVADO PROMETRIC EXP 5/23/2016
NO HOT FOOD WAS PREPARED AT TIME OF VISIT.
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE DAYS.
QUESTIONS: CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 113.6F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 1.1F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 3.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 66.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 55.2F |
Dec 02, 2013 (License Renewal)
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. A copy of the DC Food Code employee reporting agreement was distributed at the time of the inspection. (Corrected On Site) - No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Employee has nose draining and spits frequently in the sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at handwashing sink. (Corrected on Site) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
American cheese and shredded white cheese are not date marked in prep cooler.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Squeeze bottle not labeled.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Missing ceiling tile. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Non food contact surface need smooth easily cleanable surface. (i.e. bar counter/ walls/ floors)(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) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Broken faucet knob to hand sink in basement restroom. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
Clean ground area around and under the dumpster(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
Missing lid to dumpster. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Missing AC vent covers.(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.
| Temperatures | |
| Pork (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.8F |
| salsa (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 47.1F |
| Black Beans (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| Cheese shredded (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| Cabbage (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.3F |
| Chicken Chop (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.3F |
| Beef raw/ground (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.6F |
| American Cheese (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.7F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 123.3F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 124.3F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 127.7F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 130.2F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 128.3F |
| (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) | 42.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) | 85.3F |
Aug 07, 2013 (Restoration)
Violations:
- Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OUT OF ORDER (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
HANDWASHING KNOB FIXED (Corrected On Site)
Restaurant license restored.Premises permitted to reopen for business.
CFPM JUANA REYES FS- 48016 EXP. 02/11/2014
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
If any question please call Area Supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 36.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Pork (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Aug 01, 2013 (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. (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
Food employee observed using 3-compartment sink for handwashing. - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw meat stored over ready to eat foods in the under counter refrigerator. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Dishes, and other equipment/utensils are not being sanitized after washing and rinsing. - Proper date marking & disposition
Prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods stored under refrigeration are not labeled and date marked. - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Employee's personal medication stored in the counter top refrigerator with other foods. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Domestic/household refrigerator storing food found outside near the trash/dumpster area. - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s). - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Handwashing sink in the kitchen is in disrepair (water is leaking from the pipe on to the floor when water is running). - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Hot water knob is broken at the 3-compartment sink. - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Garbage disposal is not working. - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
Lids are not closed on the trash dumpsters outside of the establishment. - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
Trash/Garbage is stored on the ground behind the trash dumpsters. - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
The outdoor area where the trash/garbage and recycling are stored for pickup is not made of a nonabsorbent material.
SUMMARY SUSPENSION (In order for license to be restored, a re-inspection fee of $100 normal business hours or $400 non-business hours must be paid and all items must be abated and approved by the DOH). Per J. Coleman
CFPM: JUANA REYES (48016) EXP. 2/11/14
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).
| Temperatures | |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Pork (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Beef (Stove) (Cooking) | 200.0F |
| Rice (Stove) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
Jan 25, 2012 (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. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink in men room. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing sink(s) provided. Bar area(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
No date marking on foods prepared and held refrigerated.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Single service utensil store upright in container (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) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No 3 compartment sink behind bar area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Exhaust system in ladies toilet room broken.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER JUANA REYES FS-48016-EXPIRES 2/11/2014.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
NO HOT FOODS FOR TEMPERATURE
HOT FOODS COOK TO ORDER
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 114.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
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