Pepita Cantina, 4000 Wilson Blvd Suite D, Arlington, VA 22203 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Pepita Cantina
Address: 4000 Wilson Blvd Suite D, Arlington, VA 22203
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 08/25/2015
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
1. Soap dispensers at both bar hand sinks are not working properly.
2. Wash hands frequently.
  • In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food preparation and dispensing utensils are improperly stored in standing water at room temperature. Ice scoop handles observed in direct contact with drinking ice.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration.
    Correction: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under section 4-501.114
  • Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
    Observation: Guacamole (47F) on ice
    Correction: pinto beans w/cheese (52F) in 3-door reach-in prep refrigerator and cantaloup (46F) and water melon (52F) were observed at improper cold holding temperature.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wet towels are used under the cutting boards.
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: A chlorine test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution is not provided.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Testing devices to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions are required for 2 reasons: 1. The use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer during the final rinse step to ensure sanitization
  • Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing station at the bar and salsa station are being used as a dump station.
    Correction: The handwashing facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
08/25/2015Routine
CO 1500175 approved.
Conditions/Restrictions: No grilling or frying.
Please submit application with fee to:
800 S Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA 22204
No violation noted during this evaluation.		07/02/2015Pre-Opening

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