Today’s inspection was to conduct a risk factor assessment. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
Observed Tilapia used in ceviche is farm raised. Octopus and shrimp are both cooked before being added to ceviche.
*Please bury potentially hazardous food bowls in the ice rather than on the ice to keep them cold holding properly.
*Please either cold hold or hot hold potentially hazardous foods rather than keeping them on the counter.
*Please date mark all cooked foods not used by within 24hours. Use by date can be calculated by adding 6 to the made date since including the made date, it is total of 7 days of use (i.e. 12/1-12/7). If you made the food on Saturday, food is discarded at the end of Friday.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please free to call 703-246-2444. Thank you.
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked pork (63F), cooked beef (69F), beef soup (67F), shredded cheddar cheese (58F) on counter.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature conrol for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. All were discarded.
- Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: cooked beans, cooked pork, cooked beef, beef soup in walk-in cooler.
Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods that are prepared on site and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of preparation. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees. Dated.
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12/16/2014 | Risk Factor | |
Today’s inspection was to conduct a routine inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
EHS provided additional training and written instructions on:
-How to set up 3-vat/sanitizer
*Please avoid repeated violations.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please free to call 703-246-2444. Thank you.
- Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: diced tomato
Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods. Discarded.
- Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: use of bowl in pot of cooked bean in walk-in cooler.
Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food) with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, 3) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized, 4) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, 5) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently. Replaced with ladle.
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: shredded cheese (68F), diced tomato (77F) on counter.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. Discarded and instructed manager if they must be kept out due to lack of refrigerated prep top, to use iced bath in small amount of food to cover busy period.
- Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: cooked beans, cooked beef, cooked rice, cooked tongue in walk-in cooler.
Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods that are prepared on site and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of preparation. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees. Dated.
- Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: paperboard lining floor and shelves.
Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
- Critical: Equipment / Food-Contact / Visibly Clean (corrected on site)
Observation: The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener, peelers.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to the sight and touch. A surface that is soiled cannot be effectively sanitized. Sent to be washed.
- Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site)
Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests. flying insect spray
Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination. Discarded.
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06/06/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Handwashing / When to wash hands (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation and before putting on gloves.
Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands OFTEN especially after handling trash, using the restroom, handling raw meats, handling soiled equipment and utensils, BEFORE putting on clean gloves, etc. Proper handwashing frequencies will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness.
- Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: cooked pork
Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw beef over cooked beef, raw ceviche over vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs during holding from ALL other foods such as cooked foods, ready-to-eat foods, washed produce, etc.
- Critical: Hot Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 135°F or above (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked tripe (121F), cooked intestine (118) on stove
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be hot held at a temperature of 135°F or above unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19. Reheated
- Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site)
Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: cooked rice, cooked pork, cooked tamales in 3dr prep cooler, cooked beef in walk-in cooler.
Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods that are prepared on site and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of preparation. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees.
- Critical: Food-Contact Surface Sanitized before Use after Cleaning (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: cutting board.
Correction: All utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use and after cleaning.
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12/03/2013 | Risk Factor | |
This inspection was to perform a follow-up to routine inspection performed on May 20, 2013. EHS observed packaging of Tilapia they purchased from restaurant depot for use in ceviche. Tilapia is farm-raised and pellet fed. Parasite destruction survey was completed for their record.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 05/30/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy.
Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
- Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage
Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: bowls used in cooked beans.
Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food) with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, 3) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized, 4) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, 5) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.
- Wiping Cloths/Use Limitation/Wet Towel Storage
Observation: Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.
Correction: Wet wiping cloths are to be used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces and are to be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.
- Critical: Fish Served Raw RTE / Frozen for Parasite Destruction
Observation: The following fish offered for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction: Raw Tilapia and raw shrimp used for ceviche. Confirmed shrimp is farm raised. However, Tilapia packaging was not available to confirm it is farm raised and pellet fed.
Correction: Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or partially cooked fish shall be: 1) frozen and stored at a temperature of -4°F or below for a minimum of 7 days in a freezer, or 2) frozen at -31°F or below until solid and stored at -31°F or below for a minimum of 15 hours, or 3) frozen at -31°F or below until solid and stored at -4°F or below for a minimum of 24 hours.
- Thawing / Approved Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed the following food thawing using an improper method: raw shrimp and pork in standing water in the sink.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, 2) completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F or below with a sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles of food as long as held for period of time at a temperature of 41°F or less, or 3) as part of a cooking process if the food is cooked as specified by Law or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to a conventional cooking process.
- Critical: PHF(TCS) Cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 Hours Total (corrected on site)
Observation: The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and to 41°F within a total of 6 hour: cooked rice cooling for 8 hours in the 2dr reach-in cooler observed at 48°F - discarded
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and to 41°F within a total of 6 hours to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Hot Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 135°F or above (corrected on site)
Observation: The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked bean on counter (102F) - discarded.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be hot held at a temperature of 135°F or above unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19.
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: diced tomato (64F), shredded cheese (65F) on counter - discarded.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
- Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: walk-in cooler floor and shelves are lined with paperboards.
Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
- Critical: Food-Contact Surface Sanitized before Use after Cleaning (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: cutting board.
Correction: All utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use and after cleaning.
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05/20/2013 | Routine | |
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