LA PLAZA RESTAURANT, 629 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Sep 30, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 22, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 10 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 05, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 12, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 31, 2012 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Sep 30, 2014 (Follow-up)
Comments:DC CFPM: Henry Mendoza, FS-47434, Exp: 06/15/2014
5 DAY NOTICE ABATED, 45 DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 09/22/2014.
MOST RECENT PEST EXTERMINATION DATE: 08/14/2014
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
Sep 22, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager's certificate issued by the DC Department of Health has expired. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand washing sink in the employee restroom and dish washing areaw not supplied with hand washing soap at visit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand washing sink at the dish washing area and employee restroom not supplied with disposal hand drying towels. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Food contact surfaces such cutting boards and plastic drip panel in the ice making machine not clean to sight and touch at visit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Ready-to-eat foods stored in the refrigerator for over 24 hours not date marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
Broken thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Rodent droppings observed on floor upstair storage room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Sanitizer concentration measuring test strips not provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Significant frost build up observed inside the chest freezers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
The receptacles in the ladies restroom not supplied with tightly fitting cover. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Employee restroom door not equipped with self closing device at visit. Door opens directly into the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Incandescent light bulbs above the ice making machine lack a cover. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
DC CFPM: Henry Mendoza, FS-47434, Exp: 06/15/2014
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
MOST RECENT PEST EXTERMINATION DATE: 08/14/2014
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 110.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Chopped Onion (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 110.0F |
Aug 05, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON FILE - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
ICE-SCOOP KEPT ON A DIRTY SURFACE (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTH (Corrected On Site)
CFPM HENRY MENDOZA 47434 EXP 06/15/14
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MS COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 116.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 5.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| Beans (Table) (Holding) | 145.0F |
| Rice (Warmer) (Preparation) | 157.0F |
| Beef (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 13.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Apr 12, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HAD NO SOAP AT VISIT. HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
ALL TACO SHELLS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN UNITS MUST BE DATED LABELED AT ALL TIMES. (Corrected On Site)
CFPM-HENRY MENDOZA FS-47434 EXP-06/15/14
ALL ITEMS WERE CORRETED ON SITE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESITONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.5F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 5.0F |
| (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 184.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 156.2F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 166.0F |
Jul 31, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager's certificate issued by the DC Department of Health has expired.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Raw foods stored above ready to eat items in walkin refrigeration unit. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Mice droppings observed on the floor.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Shelves and floors dirty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 110.0F |
| Pork (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 43.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 33.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 50.0F |
| Beef Macaroni (Freezer) | 13.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Sour Cream (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
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