ALERO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 3345 14TH ST 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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Oct 17, 2013 | Routine | 4 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 16, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 02, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
Oct 17, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
Employee placed lettuce on plate with bare hands.(lettuce discarded and gloves worn) (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw chicken/beef stored above finished food items in reach-in refrigerator.(moved) (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Hot water handle on the hand sink adjacent to the ware wash machine would not turn.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
The ceiling panels and light shields in the prep area needed cleaning to remove dust.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct items stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 20-442-9035.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 135.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Soup (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 135.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 147.0F |
| Shrimp cooked (Stove) (Cooking) | 182.0F |
| Sausage (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 35.6F |
| Shrimp raw (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 37.5F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.3F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.3F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.9F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 16.3F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 155.0F |
Mar 16, 2012 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
5/45 NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 02/21/2012
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) (Holding) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 111.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 32.0F |
| Vegetables - cut (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 174.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 174.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 180.0F |
Feb 02, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
Ready to eat foods seen inside the reach in refrigerator not date mark(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floor behind the bar and under the equipment dirty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Light sheild above the prep area is missing.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
CFPM FRIDEL A RALDA NUMBER FS-46334 EXPIRING 10/12/2013
IF YOU HVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 OR (202)535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 118.0F |
| (3-compartment sink) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 152.0F |
| Fish (Refrigerator) | 39.0F |
| Tamales (Refrigerator - deli display) | 40.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - deli display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Pork (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 159.0F |
| Carrots (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 166.0F |
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