El Encanto Grocery/Monserrate Restaurant, 85 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El Encanto Grocery/Monserrate Restaurant
Address: 85 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 528-2789
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: Aug 19, 2009

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  • 2-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The cook was observed slicing raw chicken and working with avocados, salads, cooked rice and other ready-to-eat foods with washing hands and changing gloves.
  • 2-401.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An employee walked in the kitchen and drinking coffee in an open cup.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw fish, and also mixed with yuca, vegetables, and french fries, etc. in "Superior" 2-dr freezer. Raw chicken stored above raw beef was also observed in "Jordan" 1-dr freezer.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Peeled bananas on skewers were not covered in "Superior" 2-dr freezer.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Following foods were observed at improper cold holding temperature:1. Sour cream (51F), Roast chicken (59F), Sausage (57F), Rice (54F) and Papusas (49F) in "True" 1-dr upright Coca-Cola refrigerator (in the kitchen).2. Papusas (51F) in the "Beverage Air" 3-dr sliding refrigerator.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Cooked vegetables, beef, potato soup, soup with beef ribs, chicken soup and chicken, cooked on Monday, 08/17/09, observed in "True" 1-dr counter refrigerator, and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the milk crates used for shelving a compressor in the basement and storage of shoes and other grocery items is not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.
  • 4-301.12 - Three-compartment sink is not provided with stoppers.
  • 4-501.11 - "True" 1-dr upright Coca-Cola refrigerator (in the kitchen) and Display case refrigerator are not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
  • 4-602.13 - The gaskets of "Jordan" 1-dr freezer are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in a chemical manual or mechanical operations, using a proper solution.
  • 5-205.15B - The drain pipe under 3-compartment sink was observed leaking.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat The light intensity is below 50 foot candles in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The floor, wall and junctures, and ceilings in the kitchen and basement are not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat An old water tank, a 2-vat sink and lot of stuff stored in the basement and in stairs.
  • 6-501.14 - Exhaust fan/vent in the men's room is in need of cleaning.
  • 7-206.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A container of Raid was observed behind "Jordan" 1-dr freezer.
August 19, 2009Routine79Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Pork at 50 F and flour patties at 51 F inside them large prep table in the kitchen.
  • 5-103.11 - Critical The hand sink located at the bar has not cold water, it was turn off all other sinks have hot and cold water.
April 28, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 4-101.19 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surface of the cardboard used to line some shelves in the store area are not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents [Grocery store entrance door does not close tightly by itself; basement exterior door is not self-closing and their are air gaps under the door].
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food in the kitchen..
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Some areas of the floor and wall/floor junctures throughout the establishment are not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.111 - Repeat Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises [mouse droppings were observed on the floor downstairs] .
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The premises is not free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
January 21, 2009Follow-up06Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Packages of fish, red meat, and chicken were observed all comingled and above packages of vegetables in the "Superior" 2-door freezer.
  • 3-304.15 - Corrected During Inspection Single-use observed saved for re-use.
  • 3-501.13 - Beef on the 3-vat sink drain board is not thawing properly.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The milk in the display case refrigerator is cold holding at the improper temperature of 50°F.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Shell eggs are not stored in a refrigerated unit with an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less [found in display case refrigerator at 50°F].
  • 4-101.19 - The nonfood-contact surface of the cardboard used to line some shelves in the store area are not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-201.11 - The homestandard blenders are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-602.13 - Some jars of preserves and some cans of food were observed dusty/not clean; and the prep refrigerator.
  • 5-205.15B - The cold water at the mop sink is not maintained good repair.
  • 5-501.116 - The strip mall grease dumpster has a build-up of soil and/or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the ceiling by the rotisserie chicken unit are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents [Grocery store entrance door does not close tightly by itself].
  • 6-303.11 - The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food in the kitchen..
  • 6-501.11 - The floor, wall & floor junctures, and ceilings in the kitchen areas and downstairs are not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.111 - Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises [mouse droppings were observed on the steps going downstairs and on the floor downstairs] .
  • 6-501.114 - The premises is not free of litter [behind the building & by the dumpster].
  • 6-501.114 - The premises is not free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment [downstairs].
  • 6-501.12 - The walls and floors in the kitchen areas and downstairs; and the dining area ceiling vent covers and tiles by them are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • 7-206.11 - Critical Restricted use pesticides do not meet the requirements in 40 CFR 152 [Can of ant & roach spray].
December 17, 2008Routine414Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Handle of scoop was observed in direct contact with the sugar in a container.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Food is not in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.1. Peeled halved bananas on a stick were observed uncovered inside the "Superior" freezer.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display. 1. Chicken was observed stored over raw beef.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.1. Raw beef and raw chicken was observed stored over cooked chicharron ( fried pork ).
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Stored food is not protected from cross contamination from food that is damaged, spoiled, or recalled. Expired sour cream ( expired on 3/11/2007) was observed stored with frozen fruit inside the "Superior" freezer.2. Spoiled Cuajada (homestyle cheese) and expired milk (expired on July 5 ) was observed stored with tortillas in the three glass door refrigerator.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures:1. Pupusa and cheese stuffing mix at 50oF, Salvadorean cream at 50oF and spaghetti sauce at 51oF inside the display case.2. Halved watermelon at 54oF and raw beef marinating at 55 oF inside the prep refrigerator in the kitchen area.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Shell eggs not treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae were not stored in a refrigerated unit with an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.1. Raw shelled eggs were observed cold holding at 50 oF inside the 2 door display case.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. Eggs were transferred to another refrigeration unit.2. Raw shelled eggs were observed cold holding at 65 oF inside the 2 door prep refrigerator.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. Eggs were discarded.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Proper pest control methods are not used to minimize the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests found in the establishment.1. Mice droppings were observed throughout the shelves in the basement and the shelves for storing kitchenware located by the display case.
August 12, 2008Critical Procedures50Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 11, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.1. Seafood mix stored over patacones (cooked sliced plantains) and yuquitas (cassava)
  • 3-501.14A - Critical Cooked rice was not cooled within 2 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F); and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F) or less.1. Cooked white rice placed at 10:00 am was found at 102oF at 4:30 pm.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods were found cold holding at improper temperatures:1. Milk at 50oF and Guava juice at 52oF in the 2 door display case.2. Cooked Yuca (Cassava) at 52oF in the 3 door prep refrigerator.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical Repeat The food establishment serves or sells raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.1. A reminder is provided in the menu, a disclosure with an ( * ) was not provided for the food items (eggs and a variety of beef steak dishes cooked to order) in the menu.
  • 4-201.11 - The "Osterizer" blender and the "Oster" kitchen center food processor are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surface of the crates are not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.1. Crates were observed used as shelving in the mopsink room and in the basement.
  • 4-402.11 - The 3 compartment sink that is not easily movable is not installed to allow access for cleaning; spaced not more than 1 mm from adjoining equipment, walls, and ceilings; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls since it exposed to spillage or seepage.1. Caulking of 3 compartment sink was observed deteriorated.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The following equipment is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.1. The 2 door display case and the 3 door prep refrigerator are not able to refrigerate to the temperature of 41oF or less.
  • 5-205.15B - The handwashing sink located in the kitchen is not maintained good repair.1. The hot water kept running in the kitchen handwashing sink after turning off the hot water knob.
  • 6-303.11 - The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food.1. Flourescent tubes were observed out in the ceiling shielded light fixture above the 3 door prep refrigerator.
  • 6-501.11 - The following are not maintained in good repair:1. Drywall panel by water heater in basement was observed loose.2. Baseboard under 3 vat sink was observed loose.3. A crevice and loose baseboards were observed in the lower part of the wall under the utensil wall shelf across the 3 vat sink.4. Framing wood panels used around the entrance to room with prep refrigerator compresor in basement were observed in need of sealing to the wall.5. Baseboard under kitchen handwashing sink was observed loose.
  • 6-501.14 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not clean and/or filters are not changed.1. The men's and women's restroom vents were observed dirty with accumulations of dust.
April 10, 2008Routine48Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Critical An open beverage container and/or a closed beverage container not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed.
  • 3-101.11 - Critical Frozen fruit pulp from torn packages and exposed to soiled food packages is being used to make juices served to consumers.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display.1. Raw chicken was found stored over raw beef in "Jordan" freezer.
  • 3-501.15A - Cooling for stewed beef was not accomplished with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14. 1. Cooked stewed beef prepared around 1:00 pm was found at a temp of 95 oF at 3:00pm in a tight closed container.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods were found cold holding at improper temperatures:1. Cooked pork chunks (chicharron at 57oF, sliced tomatoes at 59oF in the 3 door prep unit.2. Condensed milk at 50oF, raw shelled egg at 45oF in Mcray display case.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Soups, custards and fried pork chuncks prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The food establishment serves or sells raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.1. Establishment prepares eggs and beef flank steaks cooked to order, no reminder and disclosure are provided in the menu.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the crates used as shelving is not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat The following equipment is not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display:1. 3 door prep unit in the kitchen.2. Mcray refrigerated display case.3. "Coca Cola" 1 glass door unit
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The following equipment is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.1. The "Mcray" display case refrigerator and 3 door prep unit are not able to refrigerate to temperature of 41 oF or below.2. Center door from 3 door prep unit is broken, preventing door from closing properly.
  • 4-501.116 - The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.1, Concentration of chlorine sanitizer was found over 200 ppm in wiping cloth bucket.
  • 4-502.13 - "Shopper's value" strawberry swirl ice cream manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of sugar.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surface of the shelf in mopsink room is not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and/or single-use articles are improperly stored.1. Microwave and other equipment were found stored on floor in basement.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.1. A 4 inch diameter circular hole and a gap was observed in basement door leading to the outside of establishment.
  • 6-301.12 - Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.1. Paper towels were not provided in the handwashing sink located at the kitchen
  • 6-501.11 - The following areas are not maintained in good repair.1. Crevices were observed on the basement floor by the "Montgomery Ward" water heater.2. Holes were observed on the walls of the mopsink room.3. Wall close to display case is missing panel covering utility lines.4. Floor tiles missing by fryer.5. Baseboards were observed loose in hallway leading to service room and in women's restroom.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Proper pest control methods are not used to minimize the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests found in the establishment.1. Mouse droppings observed in the floor by non-functional Beverage Air refrigerator in serving room.2. Considerable amounts of mice droppings were observed under shelving and on shelves in basement.3. Mice dropping were observed on water heater surface in basement.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The following areas are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean:1. Old oil residue was observed on wall, Ansul unit and stainless steel back wall in the kitchen.
March 06, 2008Routine712Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C - Critical CFM (owner had no knowledge of the five reportable food borne illnesses (e-coli, salmonella, shigellosis, Hepatitis A, and noro-virus).There is no written employee health policy.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Foods (cut tomatoes 51 F, shredded cheese 52 F, beef 51 F, cooked chicken 52 F) observed cold holding at improper temperatures.Cold holding units which are not able to keep the foods 41 degrees F or below are in need of repair.
November 20, 2007Critical Procedures--Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). Meat stored over fruit in the True 2 door freezer.
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Cases of drinks stored on the floor throughout the establishment.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The Oster blender is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the 3 door glass Bev Air refrigerator, the True 1 door glass refrigerator.
  • 4-501.11 - The door gasket for the Jordan 1 door freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-501.11 - The ice cream freezer was in need of defrosting.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: gaskets forthe 3 door prep refrigerator.
  • 4-903.11 - The fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the kitchen. Voluminous amounts of old equipment were stored on the floor in the basement.
  • 5-203.11 - Critical There are not an adequate number of handwashing lavatories on site. (See 5-204.11A) The sink for handwashing is inoperational leaving no handwashing facilities in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs under the hood in the kitchen were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the server wait station area with refrigerators adjacent to the restaurant.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist. There were many dead roaches observed throughout the establishment.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. There is a wide range of unused equipment stored in the basement, including fryers, computer equipment and other things.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors in the kitchen behind the equipment were in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops are not hung up to air dry.
April 05, 2007Routine212Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Repeat An improper scoop was found in the rice and flour.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.Raw shell eggs observed above tortillas and beverages in the three door glass upright in the grocery area.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use.Rice scoop observed in standing water at room temperature.
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Beverages on floor in hallway.
  • 3-501.15A - The method to cool rice was not accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria.Large lexan container of rice observed cooling tightly covered in True glass upright in kitchen. This unit is not designed for this purpose either.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Chicken turnovers observed on counter at 78F. The chicken had been removed from temperature control more than two hours prior.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following observed above 41F:1. Pork in three door RI prep, 48F2. Cheese (57, 61F), corn (53F), heavy cream (49F), and egg (58F) in Bev. Air two door glass upright.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Rice, pork, chicken tamales, and other items prepared and held in the food establishment and held for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
  • 3-701.11 - Critical Eggs and cheese in true three door glass upright in grocery area observed with expiration dates of Sept. 9, 2006 and earlier.
  • 4-101.111 - Repeat 1. Exposed wood on side of shelf in front kitchen, and also exposed wood on shelves in back2. Aluminum foil observed lining shelving Bev Air 2 door glass upright.3. Foil observed lining shelving for spices in kitchen.4. Foil observed on shelving in the grocery area.
  • 4-201.11 - 1. The blender in the kitchen observed not commercial and is not designed and constructed to be durable.2. Several refrigerators labeled to be designed for the storage of packaged or bottled products only are being used for other means, including cooling (Coke True glass upright and True glass upright single door in kitchen).3. Milk crates observed reused for the storage of onions and plantains.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the following:1. White Westinghouse freezer2. Single door glass Coke upright (grocery area)3. True three door glass upright (grocery area).
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat 1. Caulking to shelving above ice machine observed in disrepair.2. Gibson freezer observed in need of defrosting.3. Motor cover observed missing to display fridge on grocery side.4. Bev. Air 2 dr. glass upright observed at 50F. All the foods it contained also observed above 41F.
  • 4-501.114 - Critical No disinfectant in rag bucket.
  • 4-502.11 - The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use.
  • 4-502.13 - Manufacturer plastic bags were observed reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 4-601.11 - The following observed in need of cleaning:1. The interior of the Gibson freezer2. kitchen shelving3. catch pan at hood in main kitchen.
  • 5-501.11 - The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material. Dumpster observed on dirt and gravel.
  • 6-202.12 - Light shield observed missing in front kitchen.
  • 6-202.14 - The toilet room door is not tight fitting and/or provided with a self- closing door. Adjust self-closing device, both restrooms.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility in the women's handsink.
  • 6-303.11 - Light out above Bev Air 2 door glass upright.No light in Bev Air 2 door upright.Light out in Coca Cola True refrigerator.Light out in the True three door glass upright in grocery area.
  • 6-304.11 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive vapors. Hood observed not working above rotisserie
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following observed in need of repair:1. AC leaking on Jordan freezer.2. The wall above the three comp. sink is damaged.3. Several floor tiles throughout the store and kitchen are damaged.4. Some of the kitchen wall corners are damaged.5. Several baseboards are damaged/missing, especially under the three comp. sink.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.Unnecessary items stored in rotisserie.Unnecessary items observed in basement, such as shelving, sinks, coolers, floor buffer, hoses.Paint cans observed on floor by ice machine and in the grocery area (back of house by single door RI).
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The following observed in need of cleaning:1. floor around Bev Air 2 door upright in area near women's restroom2. air returns observed not clean in restrooms.3. floor in basement4. walls in kitchen
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mop observed not hung to air dry.
  • 7-202.12 - Critical Household raid observed on shelf in front kitchen.
September 18, 2006Routine820Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An improper scoop was found in the bulk container of rice.
  • 3-304.12 - Storing the rice scoop in standing water.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.13 - Improper methods used to thaw beef and fish, outside at room temperature.
  • 3-602.11 - Bulk food containers in the establishment are not labeled in accordance with law.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the wooden tenderizer is not finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • 4-101.111 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the aluminum foil is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-101.16 - Repeat Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surfaces.
  • 4-402.11 - Repeat The hand sink is loose from the wall.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The case display is missing the motor cover.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: pots and pans.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The deep fryer need cleaning outside and under the baskets (inside). The prep table door latches are dirty. The 3-part wall juncture is moldy.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The front door was opened.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The wall above the 3-part sink is damaged. Several floor tiles throughout the store are damaged. Some of the kitchen wall corners are damaged. Several baseboards are damaged especially under the 3-part sink.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Mice droppings were found in the basement.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items in the basement to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The wall around the hood need cleaning. The floor under all kitchen equipment, corners and edges need cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
March 22, 2006Routine216Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. No sanitizing bucket provided.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Shell eggs not treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae were not stored in a refrigerated unit with an ambient air temperature of 45oF or less. Shell eggs sitting out at room temperature at 82oF (Discarded).
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-101.111 - Repeat Tin foil and cardboard used to line shelves in grocery store.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the True prep refrigerator and freezers.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Motor missing on display case.Some rusty shelves in grocery store.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Glass door Beverage Air refrigerator in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The shelving downstairs had accumulations of grime and debris.3-part sink moldy at wall juncture.
  • 4-603.16 - The three compartment sink with wash, rinse and sanitize basins is not being properly utilized. A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed (WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE).
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat Two hood lights not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Air gap on top of back door.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at Ladies Room hand sink.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The AC unit is dripping water in a pan.Basement ceiling leaking.Wall tiles above 3-part sink damaged.Floor damaged in back room by ice machine.Mop sink room walls and window in disrepair.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Mouse droppings on basement floor and under shelving.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Chicken rotisserie in working condition, but no longer needed in the restaurant.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor under equipments and corners in need of cleaning.Basement floor not kept clean.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
August 29, 2005Routine413Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. No sanitizing bucket provided.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Shell eggs not treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae were not stored in a refrigerated unit with an ambient air temperature of 45oF or less. Shell eggs sitting out at room temperature at 82oF (Discarded).
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-101.111 - Repeat Tin foil and cardboard used to line shelves in grocery store.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the True prep refrigerator and freezers.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Motor missing on display case.Some rusty shelves in grocery store.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Glass door Beverage Air refrigerator in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The shelving downstairs had accumulations of grime and debris.3-part sink moldy at wall juncture.
  • 4-603.16 - The three compartment sink with wash, rinse and sanitize basins is not being properly utilized. A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed (WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE).
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat Two hood lights not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Air gap on top of back door.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at Ladies Room hand sink.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The AC unit is dripping water in a pan.Basement ceiling leaking.Wall tiles above 3-part sink damaged.Floor damaged in back room by ice machine.Mop sink room walls and window in disrepair.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Mouse droppings on basement floor and under shelving.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Chicken rotisserie in working condition, but no longer needed in the restaurant.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor under equipments and corners in need of cleaning.Basement floor not kept clean.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
August 29, 2005Routine413Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit at the back.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.15 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate, cooling a chicken soup in the reach-in refrigerator.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-101.16 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surfaces.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food contact surface of the milk create is not smooth, the restaurant is storing tomatoes in a milk create. Lining the large glass door reach-in shelve with foil.
  • 4-402.11 - The men's bathroom hand sink is loose from the wall.
  • 4-602.13 - The kitchen hood metal panels and the gas pipes are greasy. The 3-part sink is moldy at the wall juncture.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs under the kitchen hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat There is a gap on the top of the back door.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Some of the wall tiles above the 3-part sink are damaged. The floor at the back by the ice machine is damaged. The mop sink room walls and window area are damaged.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Mice dropping in the besetment under the shelve.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, a chicken rotisserie machine in good conditions but not longer needed in the restaurant.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floor under all the equipment, corners and behind need cleaning.
  • 6-501.14 - The ceiling vents on all the bathrooms need cleaning.
  • 7-206.11 - Restricted use pesticides do not meet the requirements in 40 CFR 152 Subpart 1 Classification of Pesticides, exposed boric acid along some wall/floor junctures throughout the facility.
April 18, 2005Routine412Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit at the back.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.15 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate, cooling a chicken soup in the reach-in refrigerator.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-101.16 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surfaces.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food contact surface of the milk create is not smooth, the restaurant is storing tomatoes in a milk create. Lining the large glass door reach-in shelve with foil.
  • 4-402.11 - The men's bathroom hand sink is loose from the wall.
  • 4-602.13 - The kitchen hood metal panels and the gas pipes are greasy. The 3-part sink is moldy at the wall juncture.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs under the kitchen hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat There is a gap on the top of the back door.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Some of the wall tiles above the 3-part sink are damaged. The floor at the back by the ice machine is damaged. The mop sink room walls and window area are damaged.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Mice dropping in the besetment under the shelve.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, a chicken rotisserie machine in good conditions but not longer needed in the restaurant.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floor under all the equipment, corners and behind need cleaning.
  • 6-501.14 - The ceiling vents on all the bathrooms need cleaning.
  • 7-206.11 - Restricted use pesticides do not meet the requirements in 40 CFR 152 Subpart 1 Classification of Pesticides, exposed boric acid along some wall/floor junctures throughout the facility.
April 18, 2005Routine412Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There are damaged floor tiles by the front door. The wall is damaged in the corner of the store where the circular mirror is located. There are water damaged/missing ceiling tiles downstairs. There is some damaged cove base throughout the facility.
  • 3-101.11 - Critical There are some out-of-date packages of soft blend butter offered for sale in the dairy case refrigerator.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils/equipment were observed soiled to sight and touch: the peelers in the kitchen and the store refrigerator shelves .
  • 6-201.13 - Repeat The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm behind the "Beverage Air" sliding glass door refrigerator by the ice machine and in parts of the mop sink closet.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the refrigerated display case, in the store ceiling, and downstairs are not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the 3-part sink piping are leaking.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Rice and beans cold holding at 52-59oF should be discarded.
  • 4-501.11 - There are some rusty shelves in the store.
  • 4-501.11 - The cook's prep refrigerator condenser plate cover is damaged.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment (Unused "True" sliding glass refrigerator door).
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the strings used to hang utensils from the kitchen counter, aluminium foil used to line shelves and equipment, and some raw wood shelving across from the ice machine are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents (The downstairs window has been broken; missing all its glass).
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The walls in the kitchen were noted in need of cleaning. The floors in the kitchen, server station and downstairs were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111 - Repeat Harborage conditions exist. A live roach was observed in the "United" refrigerator.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the kitchen and server station (several ceiling light bulbs are not working).
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the "Beverage Air" sliding glass door refrigerator by the ice machine.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (In the women's rest-room).
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An improper scoop was found in the sugar and rice containers.
  • 4-201.11 - The "Sanyo" microwave and the "Osterizer" blenders are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the rest-room ceiling vent covers, the shelve downstairs, and the server station counter drawer.
December 03, 2004Routine415Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There are damaged floor tiles by the front door. The wall is damaged in the corner of the store where the circular mirror is located. There are water damaged/missing ceiling tiles downstairs. There is some damaged cove base throughout the facility.
  • 3-101.11 - Critical There are some out-of-date packages of soft blend butter offered for sale in the dairy case refrigerator.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils/equipment were observed soiled to sight and touch: the peelers in the kitchen and the store refrigerator shelves .
  • 6-201.13 - Repeat The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm behind the "Beverage Air" sliding glass door refrigerator by the ice machine and in parts of the mop sink closet.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the refrigerated display case, in the store ceiling, and downstairs are not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the 3-part sink piping are leaking.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Rice and beans cold holding at 52-59oF should be discarded.
  • 4-501.11 - There are some rusty shelves in the store.
  • 4-501.11 - The cook's prep refrigerator condenser plate cover is damaged.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment (Unused "True" sliding glass refrigerator door).
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the strings used to hang utensils from the kitchen counter, aluminium foil used to line shelves and equipment, and some raw wood shelving across from the ice machine are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents (The downstairs window has been broken; missing all its glass).
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The walls in the kitchen were noted in need of cleaning. The floors in the kitchen, server station and downstairs were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111 - Repeat Harborage conditions exist. A live roach was observed in the "United" refrigerator.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the kitchen and server station (several ceiling light bulbs are not working).
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the "Beverage Air" sliding glass door refrigerator by the ice machine.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (In the women's rest-room).
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An improper scoop was found in the sugar and rice containers.
  • 4-201.11 - The "Sanyo" microwave and the "Osterizer" blenders are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the rest-room ceiling vent covers, the shelve downstairs, and the server station counter drawer.
December 03, 2004Routine415Details / Comments
  • 6-201.13 - Repeat The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the crates are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat There were damaged floor and wall tile in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 4-501.11 - Critical Repeat The refrigerator prep unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Cease storing food in it until it is repaired. The sliding glass refrigerator unit is missing a motor cover and the side door panels are missing. In addition, the evaporation pan is full of water and mold.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment. The walls need to be painted in a light color. They have an accumulation of food and debris.
  • 3-501.13 - Repeat Chicken was found thawing at room temperature which is improper.
  • 4-101.11 - Repeat The food contact surface of the "thank you" BAGS are not durable, or food-grade and clean.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Eggs were cold holding at room temperature and should be discarded.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility in the kitchen.
  • 4-603.16 - The three compartment sink with wash, rinse and sanitize basins is not being properly utilized. A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 6-305.11 - An employee's purse was stored on top of the mixer.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the above referenced refrigerator/freezer.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical The freezers located in the basement and upstairs had an accumulation of ice build-up.
July 08, 2004Routine314Details / Comments
  • 6-201.13 - Repeat The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the crates are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat There were damaged floor and wall tile in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 4-501.11 - Critical Repeat The refrigerator prep unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Cease storing food in it until it is repaired. The sliding glass refrigerator unit is missing a motor cover and the side door panels are missing. In addition, the evaporation pan is full of water and mold.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment. The walls need to be painted in a light color. They have an accumulation of food and debris.
  • 3-501.13 - Repeat Chicken was found thawing at room temperature which is improper.
  • 4-101.11 - Repeat The food contact surface of the "thank you" BAGS are not durable, or food-grade and clean.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Eggs were cold holding at room temperature and should be discarded.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility in the kitchen.
  • 4-603.16 - The three compartment sink with wash, rinse and sanitize basins is not being properly utilized. A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 6-305.11 - An employee's purse was stored on top of the mixer.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the above referenced refrigerator/freezer.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical The freezers located in the basement and upstairs had an accumulation of ice build-up.
July 08, 2004Routine314Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food.The manager could not state the proper cook temperatures for chicken.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.The three part sink is not properly set up with wash, rinse, and santize basins (only a wash and rinse basin are set up).
  • 6-201.13 - Repeat The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm.There are areas where the coving is coming loose from the wall (mop sink room).
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Raw beef and sausage cold holding at 58oF in the top portion of the prep unit should be relocated to a different location.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist.Dead roaches observed on glue traps.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.Plastic milk crates used as shelving throughout the facility.
  • 4-302.12 - The food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device that reads 0-220°F in 2 degree increments.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Some cracked wall and floor tiles in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.Observed a food employee drinking from an open soda bottle.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE food (empanadas, beans, chicken, etc.) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-501.11 - The prep unit is reading at 50oF - move all potentially hazardous food to a cooler unit until repairs have been made.The reach in freezer downstairs is iced over and needs to be defrosted.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-501.114 - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.The facility is storing several unused refrigerators (small "true" reach in and glass two door "true" unit). - remove the units if they will not be used.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the reach in refrigerators and freezers.
  • 4-101.16 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surfaces at the three part sink.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floors and walls throughout the facility were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3-501.13 - Improper methods used to thaw meat (meat in standing water on the counter by the microwave).
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.The front door was propped open when I arrived.
  • 4-101.11 - Repeat The food contact surface of the plastic "thank you bags" is not durable, corrosion resistant, and/or nonabsorbent.Plastic "Thank You" bags are being used for food contact in the freezer - cease using these plastic bags because they are not approved for food contact. Use food-grade plastic only.Re-using metal cans to store utensils.Using a cloth towel as lining underneath the cutting board.
March 01, 2004Routine515Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food.The manager could not state the proper cook temperatures for chicken.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.The three part sink is not properly set up with wash, rinse, and santize basins (only a wash and rinse basin are set up).
  • 6-201.13 - Repeat The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm.There are areas where the coving is coming loose from the wall (mop sink room).
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Raw beef and sausage cold holding at 58oF in the top portion of the prep unit should be relocated to a different location.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist.Dead roaches observed on glue traps.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.Plastic milk crates used as shelving throughout the facility.
  • 4-302.12 - The food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device that reads 0-220°F in 2 degree increments.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Some cracked wall and floor tiles in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.Observed a food employee drinking from an open soda bottle.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE food (empanadas, beans, chicken, etc.) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-501.11 - The prep unit is reading at 50oF - move all potentially hazardous food to a cooler unit until repairs have been made.The reach in freezer downstairs is iced over and needs to be defrosted.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-501.114 - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.The facility is storing several unused refrigerators (small "true" reach in and glass two door "true" unit). - remove the units if they will not be used.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the reach in refrigerators and freezers.
  • 4-101.16 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surfaces at the three part sink.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floors and walls throughout the facility were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3-501.13 - Improper methods used to thaw meat (meat in standing water on the counter by the microwave).
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.The front door was propped open when I arrived.
  • 4-101.11 - Repeat The food contact surface of the plastic "thank you bags" is not durable, corrosion resistant, and/or nonabsorbent.Plastic "Thank You" bags are being used for food contact in the freezer - cease using these plastic bags because they are not approved for food contact. Use food-grade plastic only.Re-using metal cans to store utensils.Using a cloth towel as lining underneath the cutting board.
March 01, 2004Routine515Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B - Critical The handsink in the prep kitchen has no water. Correct this violation immediately.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 6-201.13 - The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm. Some areas of the establishment were missing floor coving or it was coming from the wall.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the food prep areas. Only 25 foot candles of light was measured.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment. Walls had food debris on them in the food prep areas.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the linen used under the cutting board is not nonabsorbent.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The homestandard "Gibsona" freezer located in the basement is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The large "McCray" sliding glass refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The interior of the doors are damaged and the motor cover is missing. The Beverage Air refrigerator is rusty inside and is missing a light. The Jordan Freezer has exposed wires inside.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of the reach-in freezer.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The premises has accumulation of litter.
  • 4-204.112 - Critical Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Beverage Air refrigerator and the freezers.
October 01, 2003Routine39Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B - Critical The handsink in the prep kitchen has no water. Correct this violation immediately.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 6-201.13 - The floor/wall juncture was coved/closed to larger than 1mm. Some areas of the establishment were missing floor coving or it was coming from the wall.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the food prep areas. Only 25 foot candles of light was measured.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment. Walls had food debris on them in the food prep areas.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the linen used under the cutting board is not nonabsorbent.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The homestandard "Gibsona" freezer located in the basement is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The large "McCray" sliding glass refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The interior of the doors are damaged and the motor cover is missing. The Beverage Air refrigerator is rusty inside and is missing a light. The Jordan Freezer has exposed wires inside.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of the reach-in freezer.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The premises has accumulation of litter.
  • 4-204.112 - Critical Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Beverage Air refrigerator and the freezers.
October 01, 2003Routine39Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerators.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled bulkfood containers.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Cease using bowls to dispense food instead use scoops with handles.
  • 3-304.14 - Critical Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Two dozen eggs were cold holding at room temperature.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE @FOOD@ held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The homestandard Sharp microwave,Westinghouse/Gibson freezers and Toastmaster oven are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the crates used for shelving are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.112 - Critical Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezers.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The large sliding glass refrigerators and the United freezer were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) along the prep unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: prep tables, inside refrigerators and freezers, food bins.
  • 4-602.12 - The food contact equipment surface of the grill and oven are observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Plumbing connections in the basement are leaking.
  • 5-501.115 - Repeat Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the kitchen. The hood lights and ceiling bulbs were out.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Mouse droppings and live roaches were found. Cleaning is the first defense against infestation. We recommend exterminating at least every 10 days.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the re-used cans are not durable, corrosion resistant, and/or nonabsorbent. Provide approved containers for food storage.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The establishment is not maintained in good repair. Some floor areas upstairs are damaged, missing coving and tiles. The ceiling /roof was leaking. Missing and damaged ceiling tiles were found in the basement.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the utensils storage areas had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors, walls and ceilings needed cleaning in the kitchen and basement.Walls near the steamtable had accumulations of food debris.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Repeat Chemicals were found stored on top of the sliding glass refrigerator.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. i.e.basement
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The premises has accumulation of litter. i.e. basement
July 15, 2003Routine815Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerators.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled bulkfood containers.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Cease using bowls to dispense food instead use scoops with handles.
  • 3-304.14 - Critical Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Two dozen eggs were cold holding at room temperature.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE @FOOD@ held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The homestandard Sharp microwave,Westinghouse/Gibson freezers and Toastmaster oven are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the crates used for shelving are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.112 - Critical Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezers.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The large sliding glass refrigerators and the United freezer were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) along the prep unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: prep tables, inside refrigerators and freezers, food bins.
  • 4-602.12 - The food contact equipment surface of the grill and oven are observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Plumbing connections in the basement are leaking.
  • 5-501.115 - Repeat Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the kitchen. The hood lights and ceiling bulbs were out.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Mouse droppings and live roaches were found. Cleaning is the first defense against infestation. We recommend exterminating at least every 10 days.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the re-used cans are not durable, corrosion resistant, and/or nonabsorbent. Provide approved containers for food storage.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The establishment is not maintained in good repair. Some floor areas upstairs are damaged, missing coving and tiles. The ceiling /roof was leaking. Missing and damaged ceiling tiles were found in the basement.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the utensils storage areas had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors, walls and ceilings needed cleaning in the kitchen and basement.Walls near the steamtable had accumulations of food debris.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Repeat Chemicals were found stored on top of the sliding glass refrigerator.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. i.e.basement
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The premises has accumulation of litter. i.e. basement
July 15, 2003Routine815Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). Eggs stored in the deli case next to cheese.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the kitchen under the prep table.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Food located in the prep unit in the kitchen was cold holding at 47-62 F should be discarded. i.e. sausage 62 F, meat stews 47-49 F. (Note: FOOD WAS STORED OVERNIGHT. THE OWNER DISCARDED THE PHF DURING THE INSPECTION.)
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. i.e.milk drinks, meat dishes, etc...
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The food establishment serves food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens and failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form. The establishment cooks "rare" hamburgers at the customer's request.
  • 4-201.11 - The following is not designed and constructed to be durable: "Homestandard" equipment-White-Westinghouse, Sharp microwave, Toastmaster oven, Gibson Freezer
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food contact surface of the deli case refrigerator and reach-in freezer located near the juice fountain are not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits and/or similar imperfections. i.e.inside doors, freezer
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in all the freezers.
  • 4-402.11 - The handsink located in the kitchen is not installed in a manner that allows accessibility for cleaning, nor is it installed with closely abutting surfaces to minimize the need for cleaning. Caulk the back of the sink.
  • 4-501.11 - The following was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: the freezer in the basement had missing bars, the prep unit and delicase had missing motor covers. the kitchen prep refrigerator had a condensation leakage and was operating at 50 F
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Repeat Food contact surfaces of the interiors of the refrigerators/freezers used to store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean pots/pans in the kitchen were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.11 - "Clean" untensils stored in the white basket were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Plumbing connections located in the basement were leaking. It's possible the leak is from the hose bib outside.
  • 5-501.115 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility. The compactor and the grease containers had trash and debris.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the kitchen.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility in the ladiesroom.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the food prep areas off to the side of the kitchen. Some bulbs were out or missing.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in some of the reach-in refrigerators and freezers. i.e.Beverage Air refrigerator
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The wall near the kitchen entrance was not finished. Some floor tiles in the kitchen/food prep areas were damaged. Holes in the wall found in the kitchen handsink area. One window was broken in the basement.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. The basement needs to be thoroughly cleaned.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The premises has accumulation of litter.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment. Refrigerator fan guards had accumulations of dust and debris.
  • 7-202.12 - Critical The "Raid" is not being used in accordance with law or the manufacturer's use directions. Pesticides approved for "foodservice" establishments are to be used only by a "Certified Pest Control Operatora'.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the "wooden" leg under the sandwich prep unit in the kitchen is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable nor are the crates used for storage.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the juice fountain.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Chemicals were stored over the reach-in refrigerator in the side prep area.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the "junk" drawer located in the rotisserie area had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-102.11B2 - The "grocery bags" being used for food storage are not clean. Use "food-grade" bags like "Glad".
  • 3-602.11 - Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled in accordance with law. Food found in the reach-in freezer located in the front of the establishment.
March 31, 2003Routine918Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). Eggs stored in the deli case next to cheese.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the kitchen under the prep table.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Food located in the prep unit in the kitchen was cold holding at 47-62 F should be discarded. i.e. sausage 62 F, meat stews 47-49 F. (Note: FOOD WAS STORED OVERNIGHT. THE OWNER DISCARDED THE PHF DURING THE INSPECTION.)
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. i.e.milk drinks, meat dishes, etc...
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The food establishment serves food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens and failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form. The establishment cooks "rare" hamburgers at the customer's request.
  • 4-201.11 - The following is not designed and constructed to be durable: "Homestandard" equipment-White-Westinghouse, Sharp microwave, Toastmaster oven, Gibson Freezer
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food contact surface of the deli case refrigerator and reach-in freezer located near the juice fountain are not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits and/or similar imperfections. i.e.inside doors, freezer
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in all the freezers.
  • 4-402.11 - The handsink located in the kitchen is not installed in a manner that allows accessibility for cleaning, nor is it installed with closely abutting surfaces to minimize the need for cleaning. Caulk the back of the sink.
  • 4-501.11 - The following was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: the freezer in the basement had missing bars, the prep unit and delicase had missing motor covers. the kitchen prep refrigerator had a condensation leakage and was operating at 50 F
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Repeat Food contact surfaces of the interiors of the refrigerators/freezers used to store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean pots/pans in the kitchen were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.11 - "Clean" untensils stored in the white basket were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Plumbing connections located in the basement were leaking. It's possible the leak is from the hose bib outside.
  • 5-501.115 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility. The compactor and the grease containers had trash and debris.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the kitchen.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility in the ladiesroom.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the food prep areas off to the side of the kitchen. Some bulbs were out or missing.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in some of the reach-in refrigerators and freezers. i.e.Beverage Air refrigerator
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The wall near the kitchen entrance was not finished. Some floor tiles in the kitchen/food prep areas were damaged. Holes in the wall found in the kitchen handsink area. One window was broken in the basement.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. The basement needs to be thoroughly cleaned.
  • 6-501.114 - Repeat The premises has accumulation of litter.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment. Refrigerator fan guards had accumulations of dust and debris.
  • 7-202.12 - Critical The "Raid" is not being used in accordance with law or the manufacturer's use directions. Pesticides approved for "foodservice" establishments are to be used only by a "Certified Pest Control Operatora'.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the "wooden" leg under the sandwich prep unit in the kitchen is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable nor are the crates used for storage.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the juice fountain.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Chemicals were stored over the reach-in refrigerator in the side prep area.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the "junk" drawer located in the rotisserie area had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-102.11B2 - The "grocery bags" being used for food storage are not clean. Use "food-grade" bags like "Glad".
  • 3-602.11 - Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled in accordance with law. Food found in the reach-in freezer located in the front of the establishment.
March 31, 2003Routine918Details / Comments

August 19, 2009 (Routine)


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April 28, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


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January 21, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Label the sugar and salt containers.

December 17, 2008 (Routine)


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August 12, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Pest control records reviewed. Establishment received pest control services every 2 weeks.

April 11, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Short review and training was performed in cooling procedures, cook temps, exclusion and restriction, manual warewashing procedures, when to wash hands and proper glove usage.

April 10, 2008 (Routine)


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Pest control: HT3 Pest Control, Invoice: Establishment was last treated on 3/24/08.

March 06, 2008 (Routine)


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November 20, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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This is a Critical Procedure Inspection where the emphasis is on those risk factors that most directly affect the safe and sanitary preparation and service of food. Other less critical items, if observed, are not mentioned in this report but are brought to the food manager's attention for correction.

April 05, 2007 (Routine)


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September 18, 2006 (Routine)


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Be sure to label all spices in English.
All foods are fully cooked.
Joint inspection w/ J.G.

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The food is not what it was before, not tasty, the empanadas are horrible, the sancocho didn't have any flavor. Who is cooking these days? I'm sure is not the same person that you had couple years ago. Please improve or else.......I will recommend the store but not the restaurant.
Would you recommend El Encanto Grocery/Monserrate Restaurant to others? No
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