LAS PLACITAS RESTAURANT, 517 8TH ST 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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| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Sep 11, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 29, 2014 | Routine | 6 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 07, 2013 | Complaint | 1 | 3 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Aug 13, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 02, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 02, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 04, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 3 | Details / Comments |
Sep 11, 2014 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: JUAN RAMON AMAYA 58041 EXP 07/10/2015. EXTERMINATER (GREAT PEST SOLUTION) SERVED ON 08/30/2014. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 08/29/2014.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 124.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 38.0F |
| Avocado | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 40.0F |
| Lettuce | 40.0F |
Aug 29, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
Bare hand contact with lettuce and other ready-to-eat foods observed. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Wet mop stored near to the ice making machine; ice has been exposed to contamination with mop water drips. (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
Ready-to-eat foods stored in refrigerators over 24 hours not date marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Roddent droppings and roaches observed on floor. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Hand washing sink at the kitchen not supplied with running cold and hot water at visit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Hand washing sink drain pipe line at bar has been leaking. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
DC CFPM: JUAN RAMON AMAYA, FS-58041, EXP: 07/10/2016
MOST RECENT PEST EXTERMINATION DATE: 07/25/2014
CORRECT ITEMS AS STATED WITHIN 5 CALANDER DAYS.
FAILURE TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN STATED TIME MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN. IF YOU HAVE QUESTION, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 136.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 130.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 117.0F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Avocado (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 55.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 162.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 168.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 168.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
Nov 07, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
No proper date marking for food items stored in reach-in-refrgirator. (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
Unlabeled squeeze bottle observed in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Scratched cutting boards observed in the kitchen. (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.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 136.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Aug 13, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:EXTERMINATER (GREAT PEST SOLUTION ) SERVED ON 08/09/2013. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 08/02/2013.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 42.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 18.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped | 42.0F |
| Cheese | 41.0F |
| Onions raw | 42.0F |
| Shrimp raw | 42.0F |
| Chicken grilled | 146.0F |
| Rice steamed | 140.0F |
Aug 02, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper use of restriction and exclusion
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH RECORD.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Approved thawing methods used
SHRIMP WAS THAWING NOT IMMERSED IN WATER. (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
NO THERMOMETER IN FREEZER. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
MICE DROPPING SEEN IN REAR AND HALL WAY AREA. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
THERE IS A GAP UNDER REAR DOOR. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM:E AMAYA FS-49760 EXP 01/08/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 122.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 20.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped | 43.0F |
| Cheese | 43.0F |
| Onions raw | 42.0F |
| Shrimp raw | 42.0F |
| Chicken curried | 140.0F |
| Rice steamed | 135.0F |
Jan 02, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Observed employee eating in food prep area. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Food not protected from contamination. (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Common names not provided on container and date mark. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Rear door not rat proof to prevent entrance of rodents. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean fan cover inside walk in cooler. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Hot water knob on mop sink is defective. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Certified Food Manager Jose Amaya FS#49760 expire 1-8-15.
CORRECT NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR ON (202)442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Chicken | 38.0F |
| Salmon | 38.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 40.0F |
| Beans | 176.0F |
| Shrimp raw | 40.0F |
| Cheese | 41.0F |
| Mayonnaise | 40.0F |
| Rice | 167.0F |
| Sour Cream | 40.0F |
| Lettuce | 38.0F |
| Hot Water | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
Jun 04, 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) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
There was no door sweep at the gap of the bottom of the rear entrance. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Plastic containers were used to scoop rice, flour. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The inside of the white reach-in refrigerator needed cleaning. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The DC CFM is Jose Amaya: FS49760 will expire 1/8/2015.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 110.0F |
| Rice (Stove) (Cooking) | 180.0F |
| Chicken (Stove) (Cooking) | 140.0F |
| Beef (Stove) (Cooking) | 120.0F |
| Green Sauce (Stove) (Cooking) | 120.0F |
| Black Beans (Stove) (Cooking) | 120.0F |
| Beans (Stove) (Cooking) | 100.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Thawing) | 20.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| Fish raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 120.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 120.0F |
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