Jenni's Autentico Tacos And Pupusas, 313 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Jenni's Autentico Tacos and Pupusas
Address: 313 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 703 481-9500
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/17/2015

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Today a RISK FACTOR inspection was conducted. Thank you for accompanying me during this visit as your participation allows me to assess areas at your facility that may require further assessment.
NOTE: All Employees are aware of Employee Health Policy guidelines and were able to answer questions pertaining to this.
QUESTIONS: Please call 703-246-2444

No violation noted during this evaluation.
11/17/2015Risk Factor
A ROUTINE INSPECTION of your facility was conducted today. Thank you for accompanying me during this inspection as your participation allows me to clarify areas where your processes may require further assessment. Manager was reminded that ice is food and the ice machine has to be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.Owner was informed that the broken and cracked areas of the floor tiles need to be repaired within 90 days.
Questions: Call 703-246-2444

  • Sanitizing Solution Test Kit Accurate & Used (corrected on site)
    Observation: The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY WAS USING QUARTERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER AND POSSESSED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS.
    Correction: The operator shall be monitoring the concentration of the sanitizing solution using a test kit or other device. DISCUSSED WITH CFM THAT THE TEST STRIP KIT WAS NOT ACCURATE FOR THE SANITIZER SOLUTION BEING USED. EHS PROVIDED A QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIP KIT AND REMIDED CFM THAT STAFF NEED TO TEST THE SOLUTON EVERY DAY.
  • Clean Ice Bins, Beverage Dispenser Nozzles, Etc. per Manufacturer Specs. (corrected on site)
    Observation: Surfaces of ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment are not being cleaned as required. OBSERVED PINKISH AND BLACK MOLD LIKE MATERIAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN ON SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH ICE.
    Correction: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CFM WILL EMPTY OUT THE ICE BIN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.
  • Plumbing / Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the HAND SINK IN FRONT are leaking. OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE PLUMBING AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT NEAR THE SALAD BAR.
    Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. DISCUSSED WITH OWNER THAT ALL HAND SINKS NEED TO BE OPERATIONAL AND USEABLE AND THAT THE LEAK NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND THE SINK MADE USEABLE IN 3 DAYS.
  • Physical Facilities Good Repair
    Observation: Observed that the Physical structure is not maintained in good repair.OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG THE BACK DOOR AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND 3 VAT SINK.
    Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. DISCUSSED WITH CFM AND OWNER, FACILITY IS BEING ASKED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR TILES IN 90 DAYS.
05/01/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.10/20/2014Risk Factor
The purpose of today’s visit 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.
FACILITY DATA:
Hot water heater: AO Smith FSG 100 230 75,000 BTU 75.8 GPH
Dishmachine: N/A
NOTE: Discussed with CFM on reducing the temperature of the MCII refrigerator to keep food colder as a long term option to avoid repeat cold holding violations.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank Yo

  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: OBSERVED CHICKEN BREAST AT 44F, MORTADELLA AT 45F, HAM AT 47F AND PORK SLAB AT 45F IN THE MCII 2 DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR
    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.CFM REMOVED THE ITEMS TO THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR
05/02/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.12/04/2013Risk Factor
  • Critical: Package Integrity & No Dented Cans/ Specifications for Receiving (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items from damaged packaging were found offered for sale or service:OBSERVED DENTED CANS STORED ON THE SHELF WITH OTHER INTACT CANS.
    Correction: Food packages such as canned goods shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. Return all dented and damaged canned goods to your food supplier for a credit. CORRECTED: CFM REMOVED THE CANS AND DISCARDED THEM.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: OBSERVED BUTTER AT 49F, CHEESE AT 50F, SLICED PROVOLONE CHEESE AT 52F, CHICKEN BREAST x 2 AT 50F, 49 F AND DELI HAM AT 50 F IN THE MC II 3 DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.
    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. CORRECTED
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F:OBSERVED THAT THE 3 DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR WAS AT 50F AND NOT HOLDING FOOD AT OR BELOW 41F
    Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
06/13/2013Routine

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