EL ATARDECER RESTAURANT, 3475 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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Nov 03, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 10, 2013 | Follow-up | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 03, 2013 | Complaint | 6 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 13, 2013 | Preoperational | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 06, 2013 | Preoperational | 1 | 3 | Details / Comments |
Nov 03, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED AND DID NOT HAVE SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT VISIT. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IN ORDER TO ENUSRE PROPER HAND WASHING. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
ALL PREPARED FOOD STORED IN THE REACH IN UNITS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
ALL WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH AND CROSS CONTAMINATION. (Corrected On Site)
ALL ITEMS WERE CORRECTED ON SITE.
QUESTIONS: CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 102.3F |
| Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 139.9F |
| Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Holding) | 140.3F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.5F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.7F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -2.7F |
Sep 10, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS ARE FOUND IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site)
The Business has written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 8/18/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.2°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 118.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 111.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Endive (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Mixed Vegetables (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Sep 03, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Correct response to questions
NO CFPM CERTIFICATE POSTED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE POSTED OR PRINTED ON MRNU. (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Complaint Notes: Discussed with the owner about the complaint, She denied of any sort of insanitary condition within the restaurant. I found 6 critical violations and 4 non critical violations. I ordered them to correct all the critical violations within 5days.
No immediate safety concerns were seen.
The Business has written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 8/18/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.2°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 111.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 40.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Fajita (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Lettuce mesclun (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
Aug 13, 2013 (Preoperational)
Violations:
- Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Facility has installed a plastic laundry tub. Replace unit with a molded stone floor mop sink or stainless steel mop sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct noted violation(s) within 45 days.
No food present at the time of the inspection.
If there are any questions contact Mr. Taylor, Area Supervisor, at 202-535-2180.
FACILITY APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE OF BASIC BUSINESS LICENSE (RESTAURANT)
| Temperatures | |
| (3-compartment sink) | 122.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 110.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 112.0F |
| (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Aug 06, 2013 (Preoperational)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sinks. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
No mop sink present in the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Improper air gap at both 3 compartment sinks. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Bathroom door is not self closing. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
When noted violations have been corrected contact, Mr. Taylor, Area Supervisor at 202-535-2180 to request a re-inspection.
No food present at the time of the inspection.
FACILITY NOT APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE OF BASIC BUSINESS LICENSE AT THIS TIME.
| Temperatures | |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 15.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 10.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| (3-compartment sink) | 118.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 112.0F |
| (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 110.0F |
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