LA LIBERTAD RESTAURANT, 4622 14TH 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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Jun 09, 2014 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 03, 2014 | Routine | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 07, 2014 | License Renewal | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jul 29, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 17, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 06, 2011 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 28, 2011 | Routine | 4 | 8 | Details / Comments |
Jun 09, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Personal cleanliness
EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
NON WORKING GARBAGE DISPOSAL(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
NO LIGHTS IN KITCHEN OVER STOVE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
CFPM ROSA GARZIA FS-52987 EXP-8-30-15
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 4.0F |
| Beef Patties (Stove) (Cooking) | 160.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 113.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Jun 03, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
WIPING CLOTHS WERE NOT STORED IN SANITIZER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH. (Corrected On Site)
ITEM WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY AT THIS TIME.
QUESTIONS: CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.3F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -4.3F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.3F |
| Beans (Stove) (Hot Holding) | 165.1F |
Apr 07, 2014 (License Renewal)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE REACH-IN UNIT MUST BE DATED AND LABELED. (Corrected On Site)
ALL ITEMS WERE CORRECTED ON SITE.
NO OBJECTION TO ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 109.8F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.3F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.4F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.5F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -6.3F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -1.2F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -1.4F |
Jul 29, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:The Business has written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
No Consumer Advisory notice printed on menu or posted, a copy is given to the PIC
Most recent pest control service date: 7/14/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 117.9°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cole slaw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Steamed Vegetables (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
Jun 17, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY ANY OF CREW MEMBERS (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OUT OF ORDER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 6/11/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.6°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 114.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 121.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Ground Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Cheddar Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
Dec 06, 2011 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or for foodborne illness. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER: German Reyes (CFPM# 41027; Expiration Date 9/10/2012)
5 DAY NOTICES ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/28/2011:
25 DCMR 1900.1
25 DCMR 2401.1
45 DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/28/2011:
25 DCMR 1524.2
5 DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/28/2011:
25 DCMR 300.1
45 DAY NOTICES PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/28/2011:
25 DCMR 302.2
25 DCMR 1410.1
25 DCMR 1608.1
25 DCMR 2911.1
If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mr. RONNIE TAYLOR, at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 123.6F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 127.0F |
Nov 28, 2011 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health is not conspicuously posted in the establishment next to the establishment's business license. (Corrected On Site) - Management awareness; policy present
The person in charge can not identify the infectious agents which require ill employees to be excluded from a food establishment in the District of Columbia. I provided the person in charge with a copy of the DC Food Code Medical referral, employee interview, and reporting agreement forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper use of restriction and exclusion
No employee health policy regarding foodborne illnesses. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No soap at the bar handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
The freezers need to be defrosted. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
There are no visible thermometers in the freezers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
There is an unlabeled bottle of oil on the stove. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
The cook is not wearing a hair restraint. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The shelving units in the cabinets above the coffin style freezers are unfinished, therefore they need to be painted or sealed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chlorine test strips provided to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solutions. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The mop sink faucet is threaded and no backflow prevention device is installed. The handsink at the bar is leaking and the bowl is not secured to the wall. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
The women's toilet room door is not closing tightly. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER: Maria R. Decruz (CFPM# 41490; Expiration Date 9/10/2012)
The consumer advisory notice regarding the health risks associated with the consumption of raw or undercooked animal foods is printed on the menu.
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 | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 125.4F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 122.7F |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 42.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 117.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 120.9F |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 40.0F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Queso Blanco (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 41.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Cabbage and Carrots (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 42.2F |
| Cucumbers (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 40.8F |
| Lettuce romaine (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 42.4F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 32.7F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 119.2F |
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