TOP SPANISH CAFE & CATERING, 3541 GEORGIA 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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Sep 18, 2014 | Follow-up | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 26, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 14 | Details / Comments |
Sep 18, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
EMPLOYEES MAY NOT HANDLE READY TO FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, GLOVES OR UTENSILS MUST BE USED. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
ESTABLISHMENT DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF THE CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT ON PREMISES. THE OWNER STATED HE WOULD FAX A COPY OF THE REPORT. NO EVIDENCE OF VERMIN WAS OBSERVED AT VISIT. - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
WIPING CLOTHS WERE NOT STORED PROPERLY AT VISIT. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USED IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH. (Corrected On Site)
ITEMS WERE CORRECTED ON SITE.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
ESTABLISHMENT CATERS SCHOOL LUNCHES DURING THE MORNING HOURS. PREP WAS COMPLETED AT TIME OF VISIT. THEY OPEN FOR DINNER SERVICE AT 4:00 PM.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.2F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -6.2F |
Aug 26, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness. I provided the establishment with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, reporting agreement, and interview forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Food debris is on the rim and bowl of the kitchen handwashing sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Raw ground beef is stored in the walk-in refrigerator above broccoli florets and cooked chicken. (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
There are no visible thermometers in the coffin style freezer and under-counter refrigerators. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
The rear door is propped open and there are no screens. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
There is an opening in the ceiling above the dishwash machine; a portion of the ceiling tile has been cut out and is leaning against a pipe. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Neither the establishment's most recent pest control service report or pest control contract are available for review. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Bags of potatoes and onions are stored on the floor in the storage room. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Two employees are wearing bracelets on their wrists while preparing pizzas. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
An employee that is preparing pizza is not wearing a hair restraint. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloths are stored on cutting boards and no wiping cloth sanitizing solutions are prepared. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The cutting boards are scratched and have numerous grooves. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
The cutting boards are too large too fully immerse in the 3-compartment sink and dishwasher. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
An old dishwasher and old coffin style freezer that are not in use are stored in the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Grease is accumulating on the ventilation hood filters. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
There is no light (blown bulbs) in the display refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
The ceiling light tubes above the steam table and under-counter refrigerator are unshielded. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Thermocouple in ice & water: 31 degrees Fahrenheit
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS
If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mr. RONNIE TAYLOR, at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 138.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 140.0F |
| (Display Refrigerator) | 42.0F |
| Mozzarella Cheese (Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 43.0F |
| Ground Beef (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Monterrey Jack and Cheddar Cheese (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| 1% Lowfat Milk (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chocolate Milk (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Apple Juice (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Orange Juice (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 143.0F |
| Hot Water (Warewashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 121.0F |
| Hot Water (Warewashing Machine - Sanitizing Cycle) | 131.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 145.0F |
| Romaine Lettuce (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Guacamole (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Mozzarella Cheese (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Pizza (Pizza Oven) (Cooking) | 194.0F |
| Pizza (Pizza Oven) (Cooking) | 206.0F |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink (Bar)) | 116.0F |
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