LA TASCA, 722 7TH ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LA TASCA
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 722 7TH ST NW, 20001, Washington DC
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Sep 26, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Sep 26, 2014Routine11Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food obtained from approved source
  • Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
  • Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Feb 25, 2014Routine1413Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 20, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Aug 09, 2013Routine31Details / Comments
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Dec 12, 2012Routine43Details / Comments

Sep 26, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
A 5-DAY NOTICE GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928.

Temperatures
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)31.0F
Marinara Sauce (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Hot Holding)140.0F
Tomato Sauce (Hot Holding)145.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)51.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Feb 25, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 45 CANELNDAR DAYS

CPFM: Giovanni Mascla FS-54407 Exp: 12/04/2015

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR J COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)127.0F
Buttermilk (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)51.0F
liquid eggs (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)52.0F
Chili (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.4F
Bacon (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Potatoes (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)135.2F
Cheese sauce (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)105.7F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Rice (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.3F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)40.1F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)50.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)38.0F
(Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)160.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)44.0F
(Walk-in Freezer)15.0F
(Refrigerator - drawer)44.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)37.0F

Aug 20, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
5-Day Notice Abated from inspection conducted on 08/09/2013
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Ms. Jacqueline Coleman at (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)114.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)-8.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)36.0F

Aug 09, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)114.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.8F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)34.5F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.2F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)6.5F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)33.0F
Calamari (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)34.1F
Mussels (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)34.1F
Meatballs (Stove) (Hot Holding)144.8F
(Freezer - ice cream) (Cold Holding)-4.0F
Octopus (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)36.0F

Dec 12, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct stated items within 45days
If you have any questions,please call area supervisor Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman at (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)122.0F
salsa (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.7F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Meatballs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)144.0F
Mashed potatoes (Steam Table) (Cold Holding)118.0F
Sweet Potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)117.0F
Mashed potatoes (Oven) (Reheating)169.0F
Sweet Potatoes (Oven) (Reheating)172.0F
Chicken Kabob (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Pesto Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Scallops (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.5F
Clams (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)38.2F
Chicken Wings (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)3.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - drawer)32.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F

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