DOS GRINGOS CAFE, 3116 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOS GRINGOS CAFE
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 3116 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW, 20010, Washington DC
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 16, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 16, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
May 28, 2014Routine48Details / Comments
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
Aug 27, 2013Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Aug 21, 2013Routine31Details / Comments
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Mar 13, 2012Routine04Details / Comments

Jul 16, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
5 DAY VIOLATIONS ABATED (25 DCMR 1005.1, 2418.1 (both violations)).

CFPM information: Evelin Fonseca, FS-56298, expiration: 5/7/16.

If you have any questions, please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)39.0F

May 28, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 45 DAYS.

Broken reach-in refrigerator unit now has a DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT sign placed on it until the unit is fixed. Unit's temperature was 65 degrees F.

CFPM information: Evelin Fonseca, FS-56298, expiration: 5/7/16.

If you have any questions, please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)115.0F
Lasagna (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)60.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)65.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)63.0F
Chili (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)160.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)41.0F
Sour Cream (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)101.0F
Milk (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Aug 27, 2013 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 8/05/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.8°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)119.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)36.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)37.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Avocado (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Guacamole (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Mixed Vegetables (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F

Aug 21, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The DC CFM is Evelin Fonseca: FS56298 will expire 6/17/2013; and Gale L Turner: Prometric 02/23/2011.
Correct items within 5 and 45 days as stated.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)110.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.8F
(Refrigerator - under counter)55.5F
Eggs boiled (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)57.7F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)51.1F
Fritata-Vegetable (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)56.1F
Yogurt (Refrigerator - vehicle) (Cold Holding)56.3F
Rice/Vegetables (Stove) (Cooking)178.9F

Mar 13, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)115.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Freezer)1.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Rice (Stove) (Cooking)167.0F

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