El Mexicano Restaurant, 9636 Grant Ave, Manassas, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El Mexicano Restaurant
Address: 9636 Grant Ave, Manassas, Virginia
Phone: (703) 335-0993
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Sep 8, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. September 08, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
0930 - Critical Repeat A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the unpasteurized shell eggs that may be served raw and/or undercookedAugust 24, 2009Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other (thawing food) than washing hands.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin (pork and shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) pork in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0930 - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the unpasteurized shell eggs that may be served raw and/or undercooked
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw pork.
  • 3170 - Observed that some of the kitchen ceiling tiles are missing.
August 17, 2009Routine33Details / Comments
  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
December 22, 2008Routine21Details / Comments
0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.April 29, 2008Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0620 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored under sewer lines.
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the rear near 3-vat sink
January 15, 2008Routine05Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 13, 2007Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Sauces left uncovered in the reach in cooler.
  • 0480 - Flour in shallow bin left unlabeled.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat No date marking on ready to eat foods.
  • 1530 - No test kit for sanitizer provided.
  • 1570 - Repeat Reach in freezer lid is broken.
  • 2010 - Mop bucket and window cleaner chemicals stored in women's bathroom.
  • 2580 - Build up of condensation in reach in freezer.
  • 3170 - Repeat Ceiling tile above reach in cooler is not in good repair.
  • 3220 - Mop is not being stored to air dry.
December 06, 2006Routine28Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0520 - Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for drink ice or used as food. Ice on shrimp in reach in cooler.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Freezer by back wall was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 2810 - Repeat Ceiling in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 2810 - Repeat Wall or wall covering in shelving area behind handsink is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 2830 - Floor and wall juncture in back wall by back door not sealed.
  • 3170 - Ceiling tile in kitchen prep is not maintained in good repair
February 01, 2006Routine26Details / Comments
  • 0560 - Linens in contact with food.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) rice in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1620 - The compartment(s) of the manual warewashing sink was observed used for handwashing activity.
  • 2310 - Critical Repeat The handwashing facility located at the food preparation area is being used for food preparation.
  • 2810 - Ceiling in food preparation area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 3170 - Ceiling of the mop sink area is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floor under equipment not clean.
  • 3660 - Expired food permit (2/05)
March 16, 2005Routine26Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to describe the relationship between the prevention of foodborne illness and the management and control of the following: (a) Cross contamination, (b) Hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, (c) Handwashing, and (d) Maintaining the food establishment in a clean condition and good repair.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the cooler.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, is been use for food preparation area this prevent access by employees for easy handwashing, and also is contaminating raw meat..
  • 0540 - Critical Food been prepared at the hand washing sink, no sanitizer used to clean this area. Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils.
  • 3200 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the hood system (filters) had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - Dirty walls and floors at the male toilet room.
  • 3270 - Dry food storage is deorganized with unnecessary items.
  • 3170 - Male toilet room - wall perforations observed, ceiling tiles in the kitchen and diner room damage/missing, floor tiles on the dry food storage area damage.
  • 1570 - Refrigerators shelves are rusty and refrigerator's doors were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. Sea food freezer is damage.
September 27, 2004Routine56Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Met in white refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3380 - Critical Wiping rags not stored in sanitizer
  • 0790 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw chicken and fish
  • 0960 1 - Critical The food contact surface of the enamel pot is not safe.
August 16, 2004Routine32Details / Comments
  • 0620 - Food stored mop sink area
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1640 - Repeat The in-use (wash, rinse, sanitize) was not ready to be used, no sanizer detected.
February 19, 2004Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 1640 - The in-use (wash, rinse, sanitize) water in the warewashing sink was observed to be heavily soiled or contaminated. 3 vat sik was not ready to be used
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the stove and grill, had accumulations of grime and debris. The paint of the hood of cooking is dirty and peeling
  • 2190 - Water from the handwashing sink at male restroom was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 0580 - Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food.
  • 1720 - There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at kitchen handwasing sink
  • 1040 - A wood part was attached to the handwashing sink
  • 0450 - Critical Food employee failed to wash his or her hands. Same gloves were use for cleaning and food handling
  • 3180 - Repeat Dirty kitchen ceiling filters
  • 1750 - Grocery bags were observed reused for the storage of food
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, with boxes of meat preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 1510 - Manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 0640 - Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw meat.
  • 0470 - The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 3170 - Ceiling tiles missing in the dining area. One light bulb globe missing at the kitchen hood.
  • 3480 - First Aid Supplies are not being stored in a kit or container
  • 0620 - Food stored in mop sink area.
February 12, 2004Routine318Details / Comments
  • 3180 - ceilings and floors noted in need of cleaning.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the @ handsink
  • 2260 - Critical Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.
January 24, 2003Routine22Details / Comments

September 08, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
This is an inspection to follow up with the consumer advisory implementation. The menus were changed/modified to meet the regulations, in addition a sign was posted at the front desk - easily observable by customers.

August 24, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violation: 0930 - Critical Repeat A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the unpasteurized shell eggs that may be served raw and/or undercooked
If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
Comments:
Please call the health department after implementation of the consumer advisory part of the regulations, thanks.

August 17, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed the consumer advisory section of the regulations with PIC. The chlorine sanitizer concentration at the 3 comp sink is 75 PPM.

December 22, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Hand washing discussed with the manager or owner during visit.

April 29, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
Comments:
Permit Valid until Febuary of 2009. Good compliance with past inspection. Employees are washing hands and wearing gloves. Food is proeprly labled and stored correctly. Spoke with mananger concerning properstorage of sanitizer buckets.

January 15, 2008 (Routine)


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May 13, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Joseph Kollie inspected this for the Hispanic Rodeo. Establishment approved to operate. abj

December 06, 2006 (Routine)


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February 01, 2006 (Routine)


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March 16, 2005 (Routine)


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September 27, 2004 (Routine)


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August 16, 2004 (Routine)


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February 19, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This establishment corrected 95% of previous violations.
02/19/04: Violations 1640 and 0620 were corrected during today's inspection.

February 12, 2004 (Routine)


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January 24, 2003 (Routine)


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