LA TOMATE, 1701 CONNECTICUT AVE 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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Jun 30, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 23, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 3 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Nov 18, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 04, 2013 | Complaint | 6 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 24, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 4 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Oct 24, 2012 | Restoration | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Jun 30, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
Walk-in holding approximately 55 F. All TCS foods moved to other walk-in. (Corrected On Site)
All items abated from previous inspection conducted on 6/23/14.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Sauce (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 55.0F |
Jun 23, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Raw foods stored above ready to eat foods. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Out of date foods in the walk-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Linens are in contact with foods. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
There is tap on the handle of the reach-in refrigerator at the bar. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
No air gap at the sink drains in the basement. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct items within 5 or 45 days as stated.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr.
Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 123.0F |
| Sauce (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Sauce (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Sauce (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Cheese (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Hot Water (Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle) | 125.0F |
| Ravioli (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Cheese (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 130.0F |
| Prosciutto (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Juice (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Sauce (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 120.0F |
Nov 18, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:5-DAY NOTICES ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/04/13.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 36.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Duck (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Tomato Sauce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -12.0F |
| Bean Salad (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 135.0F |
Nov 04, 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) - Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
NO SHELL STOCK TAGS KEPT FOR 90DAYS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
NO THERMOMETERS USED TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 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, he stated that the restaurant had a leak coming from the a water pipe, from the apartment above, and a contractor was hired to repair the pipe's leak, and the section affected was closed to any activity. Indeed, the dining section was closed to public or any food serving.
No immediate food safety concerns were seen.
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE PRINTED ON MENU
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 10/26/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.4°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 114.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Mussels (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Pasta (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
Oct 24, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
ice -scoop kept on dirty surface. (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
containers not properly labbeled - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
no sanitizing solution for wiping cloths - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
no hot water in facility. - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
poor lighting in downstairs storage area.
CLOSURE/SUMMARY SUSPENSION. DO NOT OPERATE. YOU MUST PAY
$100.00 FOR A REINSPECTION AFTER YOU COMPLETE ALL DEMERITS.
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 80.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 81.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 83.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Meat (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
Oct 24, 2012 (Restoration)
Comments:DC CFPM-VINCENZO BELVITO, FS-43400, EX-4/24/13
LICENSE RESTORED
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
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