CALIFORNIA TORTILLA, 1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apr 10, 2014 | Routine | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 03, 2013 | Routine | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Aug 06, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 29, 2013 | Routine | 4 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 26, 2013 | Routine | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Oct 12, 2012 | Initial | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Apr 10, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces (Corrected On Site)
ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SITE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| (Hot Holding Unit) | 160.0F |
| Cheese (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
Dec 03, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
No proper date marking for potentially hazardous food stored in walk-in-refrgirator. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Black beans in bag stored on the floor in dry food storage area. (Corrected On Site)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 124.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 32.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Rice (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding) | 177.0F |
| Beans (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding) | 149.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
Aug 06, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPCECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Cheese (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
Jul 29, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Business license and certified food protection manager card not posted conspicuously. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Management awareness; policy present
No employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illness. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper use of restriction and exclusion
No employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness was communicated. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Large utensils are not being properly sanitized because they can not fit in to the sink compartment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold foods not held at proper temperature. (Corrected On Site)
Correct items stated within 5-Days
Correct items stated within 45-Days
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Ms. Jacqueline Coleman at 202-442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 130.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 125.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Chicken Chop (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 161.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 207.0F |
Feb 26, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees. (Corrected On Site)
ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SITE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Rice (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Black Beans (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Ground Beef (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Cheese (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Guacamole (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
Oct 12, 2012 (Initial)
Comments:No food present at the time of the inspection.
Facility is in compliance with 25 DCMR - DC Food Code.
If there are any questions, contact area supervisor, Mrs. Coleman at 202-535-2180.
FACILITY APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE OF BASIC BUSINESS LICENSE (DELICATESSEN)
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| (3-compartment sink) | 114.0F |
| (Prep sink) | 117.0F |
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