TEX-MEX BURRITO, 3213 MOUNT PLEASANT 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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Oct 20, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 25, 2014 | Routine | 5 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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May 05, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 24, 2014 | Routine | 5 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 17, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 30, 2013 | Routine | 4 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 25, 2013 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 26, 2012 | Routine | 4 | 15 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 15, 2011 | Follow-up | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Oct 20, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
No air gap present at the 3 compartment sink
VIOLATIONS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 9/25/14 (400.1, 1005.1, 3400.1, 3210.1(c)).
Last pest control invoice from Terminix- 9/30/14.
VIOLATION 2403.1 NOT ABATED. PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR WHEN VIOLATION IS CORRECTED AT 202-442-9037.
If you have any questions, please contact Area Supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Chicken Burrito (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.7F |
| Cheese shredded (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| Sour Cream (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 41.7F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 36.0F |
Sep 25, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
SOAP DISPENSER WAS NOT OPERABLE AT VISIT. SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT ACROSS FROM THE STEAM TABLE. ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AND COLD UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREE'S OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
CHEMICALS WERE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT VISIT. ALL CHEMICALS. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPERATE AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
ESTABLISHMENT HAD EVIDENCE OF FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES AT VISIT. A CURRENT COPY A PEST CONTROL REPORT MUST BE PRESENTED AT NEXT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
THE TOILET ON THE LOWER LEVEL DID NOT HAVE A LID AT VISIT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
A 2 INCH AIR GAP MUST BE PROVIDED BETWEEN THE DRAIN AND THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE THREE COMPATMENT SINK.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM-ANA BENITEZ FS-50557 EXP-2/8/15
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABTED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.6F |
| Eggs (Table) (Cold Holding) | 81.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 168.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.2F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 36.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.1F |
May 05, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
PEST CONTROL VISIT 04/30/14.
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 4.0F |
Mar 24, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
HAND SINK ON THE LOWER LEVEL DID NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT VISIT. ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
EGGS WERE NOT STORED PROPERLY AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
ITEMS STORED IN THE REACH IN UNITS WERE NOT DATED AND LABELED.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
ESTABLISHMENT HAD EVIDENCE OF ROACHES AT VISIT. ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT NEXT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
WIPING CLOTHS WERE VERY UNCLEAN AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZER AT VISIT.
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 104.4F |
| Beef Stew (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 141.8F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 145.5F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 143.6F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 161.4F |
| Eggs (Table) (Cold Holding) | 59.9F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 6.2F |
Oct 17, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS CONTINUED FROM 9/30/2013) - 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 CONTINUED FROM 9/30/2013)
5 day notice abated from the inspection conducted on 9/30/2013.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Chicken (Stove) (Cooking) | 209.0F |
| Beans (Stove) (Cooking) | 171.0F |
| Rice (Stove) (Cooking) | 187.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.1F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 34.7F |
Sep 30, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
NO HANDWASHING SINKS SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
HOT FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - 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 NO LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY SOME CREW MEMBERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - 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 ESTABLISHMENT(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has 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: 9/10/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 116.3°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 117.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 111.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 121.0F |
| Avocado (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 44.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 52.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Lettuce mesclun (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Mixed Vegetables (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 124.0F |
| Stew - Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 116.0F |
Jan 25, 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.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.No soap at handwashing sink.(issued and provided) (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No detergent-sanitizer for use in 3-compartment sink.(provvided) (Corrected On Site)
The DC CFM is Ana Benitoz: FS50557 will expire 02/08/2015.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 112.0F |
| Black Beans (Stove) (Reheating) | 180.0F |
| Stewed Chicken (Stove) (Reheating) | 183.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 31.1F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.5F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Thawing) | 27.7F |
| Cheese shredded (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.6F |
| Black Beans (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.6F |
| salsa (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 42.1F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 143.0F |
Jan 26, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. (Corrected On Site) - 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. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No soap at handwashing sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at handwashing sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Items stored atop and inside handwashing sink(s). (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Food items not properly protected from contamination and stored on floor. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Food items/containers stored inside refrigeration and freezer units not properly date-marked. (Corrected On Site) - Approved thawing methods used
Fish thawing inside pan in standing water. (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer(s) in reach-in refrigerator(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Food items/containers not properly labelled. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Fly strip hung in kitchen. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Beverage items stored on floor. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Eating utensils not properly stored inside containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No detergent-sanitizer for use in 3-compartment sink(s). (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). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non-food contact surfaces - shelving and equipment surfaces. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No self-closing device on the toilet room door. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floor in need of cleaning. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS (01/31/12)
CORRECT NON-CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS (03/12/12)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 136.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 137.0F |
| Beef (Stove) (Hot Holding) | 178.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 169.0F |
| Red Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 174.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 172.0F |
| Refried Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 178.0F |
| salsa (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Guacamole (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Cheese (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 15.0F |
Dec 15, 2011 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The cutting boards are not smooth and have numerous grooves. (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non food contact surfaces and equipments(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for foodborne illness.
Most recent pest control service date: 12/04/2011
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) | 41.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -9.0F |
| Chicken fried (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
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