SILVESTRE CAFE, 3000 12TH ST NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Jul 15, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 26, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 19, 2014 | Follow-up | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 10, 2014 | Routine | 7 | 5 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Aug 15, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 09, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 16, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 27, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
Jul 15, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN HAS NOT BEEN SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWEL. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
SHREDDED CHEESE LEFT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OVER FOOD PREP TABLE. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
DRY BEANS STORED IN OPENED ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HENCE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINANTS. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
SINGLE USE ITEMS (J CUPS IN CARDBOARD BOX) STORED ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND SERVING COUNTER. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
STANDING CONDENSATE WATER OBSERVED BEHIND 3-SLIDING DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
ELIMINATE GAPS ON WALL AND AT COVE BASE AREAS IN BASEMENT. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
DC CFPM: ROSA MORTAYA 60909 EXP 07/05/2016.
PERFORM THE REPAIR WORK AS COMMENTED ON THE EXTERMINATOR'S REPORT, I.E. ELIMINATE GAPS ON WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
MOST RECENT PEST EXTERMINATION DATE: 07/02/2014
5 DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 06/26/2014.
CORRECT ITEMS AS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Beef (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 20.0F |
| Chicken (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 20.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Vegetables - cut (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 18.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 159.0F |
| Chicken Rotisserie (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 139.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 130.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 118.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 110.0F |
Jun 26, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
NO DOCUMENTATION FOR PRACTICING REPORTING-EXCLUSION POLICY. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
soda bottle stored on floor. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
MOUSE DROPPING SEEN IN STORAGE AREA.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
EQUIPMENTS, FACILITIES AND FLOOR ARE GREASY.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM; ROSA MORTAYA 60909 EXP 07/05/2016. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAY. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 124.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 38.0F |
| Peppers | 38.0F |
| Onions raw | 40.0F |
| Cucumbers | 40.0F |
| Chicken grilled | 138.0F |
| Soup | 160.0F |
Feb 19, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD IEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM ON DUTY waiting for a renewal certificate, successfuly answered questions on food safety and health issued.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 02/06/2014
If any question please call area supervisor MS.COLEMAN at 202-535-2180
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.1°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 39.0F |
| Avocado (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Black Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Chicken Blackened (Steam Table) (Cold Holding) | 155.0F |
| Plantains (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Cucumbers (Steam Table) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 144.0F |
Feb 10, 2014 (Routine)
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) - Management awareness; policy present
NO EMPLOYEES HELATH POLICY FOR FOODBORNE ILLNESS IN PLACE, A COPY IS GIVEN TO THE PIC (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS REGULARLY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS IN THA HANDWASHING SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
UNLABELED PLASTIC BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS BINS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE LEFT ON COUNTER AND STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
THE CUTIING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND HAVE NUMEROUS GROOVES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has NO written employee's health policy for food-borne illness, a DOH copy is given to the PIC.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE POSTED OR PRINTED ON MENU, A DOH COPY IS GIVEN TO THE PIC
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 02/06/2014
If any question please call area supervisor MS.COLEMAN at 202-535-2180
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.8°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 118.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| Cucumbers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Lettuce romaine (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
Aug 15, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM:ARTHA CARBALLO FS-44622 EXP 02/16/2013. LICENSE RENEWAL FEE IS READY TO PAY BY pnc BANK CHECK # 1700 ON 08/16/2013. COMPLETE LICENSE RENEWAL. NOTICE ABATEDFROM INSPECTION OF 08/09/2013.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| Milk | 40.0F |
| Vegetables - cut | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 40.0F |
| Beans | 152.0F |
| Chicken roasted | 138.0F |
Aug 09, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper use of restriction and exclusion
NO EMPLOYEES' DISEASE/HEALTH RECORD.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
NO HAND WASH SIGN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
RICE STORED IN OPEN PLASTIC BAG(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM; MARTHA CARBALLO FS-44622 EXP 07/31/2013, AND GOT CERTIFIED BY SERVSAFE ON 07/16/2013, NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED BY DC GOVERNMENT. LICENSE EXPIRED ON 09/30/2012. PROVIDE CURRENT LICENSE. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 46.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) | 46.0F |
| Milk | 46.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 41.0F |
| Vegetables - cut | 40.0F |
| Onions raw | 40.0F |
| Sauce | 40.0F |
| Beans | 150.0F |
| Chicken roasted (Hot Holding Display Unit) | 136.0F |
Nov 16, 2012 (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) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No detergent-sanitizer for use in 3-compartment sink.(sanitizer used) (Corrected On Site)
The DC CFM is Martha Carballo: FS44622 will expire 7/16/2013.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman at 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Chicken roasted (Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 180.0F |
| Fries (Grill) (Cooking) | 180.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 10.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| Steak cooked (Grill) (Cooking) | 178.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
Apr 27, 2012 (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) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
There was no drip pan under the raw beef packed in drippings stored over other food items inside the reach-in freezer.(drip pan provided) (Corrected On Site) - 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)
The DC CFM is Julio A Prudencio: FS44623 will expire 7/16/2013.
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| Chicken (Grill) (Cooking) | 95.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Steak cooked (Grill) (Cooking) | 140.0F |
| Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
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