RINCONCITO TEX-MEX RESTAURANT, 1326 PARK RD 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 17, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 26, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 19, 2014 | Routine | 5 | 9 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 15, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 24, 2012 | Routine | 0 | 7 | Details / Comments |
Nov 17, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Handsink obstructed. Obstruction removed. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw chicken above ready to eat lettuce. Raw beef above raw fish. Moved. (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food at improper temperature. Heated. Temperature raised on unit. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food at improper temperature. Cooled. Temperature lowered on refrigeration unit. (Corrected On Site) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
The exterior drain by the back door is clogged. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Refrigeration units exteriors are dirty. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM: Rosa J Ramirez, FS-59159, 1/8/17
Correct items within 5 days.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 120.0F |
| Sour Cream (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken raw (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Chicken raw (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Refried Beans (Bain-marie) (Hot Holding) | 125.0F |
| Black Beans (Bain-marie) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Sour Cream (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Soup (Pan) (Holding) | 94.0F |
| Chicken Soup (Pan) (Holding) | 142.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Steak raw (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
Aug 26, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO chemical strip provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
CFPM - ROSA J. RAMIREZ, FS - 59159, EXP- 01/08/2017.
PRESENTED REFRIGRATORS REPAIR INVOICE from NVE MECHANICAL INC, Dated 08/26/2014.
5-DAYS NOTICE ABATED, 45-DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 08/14/2014.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442 9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Sauce (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| (Under-counter Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
Aug 19, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
Bare hand contact with lettuce (ready to eat) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Employee washing lettuce in hand wash sink. (Corrected On Site) - Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Does not have tags stocked for 90 Days. - Food separated and protected
Eggs and raw meat stored above ready to eat foods. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces (Meat slicer). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s) in reach in refrigerators. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
All reach in sandwich prep units are temping above 41 degrees F.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. No thermometer in reach-in freezers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food stored on floor and in 3 compartment sink. - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Pans and working containers in refrigerators not covered. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Employees wearing necklaces and large hoop earrings. - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Using sponges for cleaning dishes. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - 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) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Baseboards and walls in dry storage area and near large equipment have food spills and debris. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
PLEASE CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5 DAYS.
PLEASE CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
FOR THE REACH IN SANDWICH PREP REFRIGERATORS, DO NOT USE SIGNS WERE PLACED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THEY ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED.
CFPM information: Rosa J. Ramirez, FS-59159, exp: 1/8/17.
If you have any questions, please contact Area Supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 124.6F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 125.4F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 139.6F |
| Mussels (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Sliced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Raw Beef (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| Salmon (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 52.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
| Guacamole (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
Jul 15, 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. (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
Employees are not washing their hands. (Corrected On Site) - No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
Employees handling salad with bare hands. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food stored on the floor. (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Soiled dishes and containers are stored on same shelf as cleand dishes.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting boards in poor repair.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - 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) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floors dirty throughout.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 100.2F |
| (Freezer) | 7.9F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 36.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Grill) (Cooking) | 167.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 132.9F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 37.3F |
| Onions cooked (Stove) (Cooking) | 174.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 132.5F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -3.0F |
| Sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
Jul 24, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Tall weeds at outside rear of establishment.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Ice scoop stored unprotected at the top of the ice machine. (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Pots and pans stored improperly on top of shelves. (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non-food contact surfaces. (Corrected On Site) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No self closing device on restroom door.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Cracked light shield in the kitchen.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 128.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| Beans (Steam Cooker) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| Cole slaw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 125.0F |
| Pork (Stove) (Hot Holding) | 178.0F |
| (Freezer) | 23.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) | 41.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Cooker) (Hot Holding) | 151.0F |
| Guacamole (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
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