La Tolteca II, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: La Tolteca II
Address: 1 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
Phone: (757) 391-2828
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: Aug 28, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. August 28, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
3270 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions existJune 09, 2009Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw sheimp parts over ready to eat items
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Deep pans used for cooling refried beans
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical sour cream, guacamole cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) are not being used.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Soup cooker, oven, fryer, microwave, blender, dishwasher, etc.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelves, handles, grease on sides of fryers oven, debri on prep tables, storage area for cutting boards, outside of blender, outside of soup cooker, etc has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in kitchen cieling not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3180 - floors, walls, and ceilings noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pestsExtremely large infestation of Cockroaches throughout whole facility, Cokroaches are in/on dishwashing equipment, ice maker, electric panels, in walls, etc
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions exist
April 14, 2009Routine45Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the walk-in freezer is in poor repair.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the micro wave oven has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist. Several dead roaches found in dry storage room.
October 14, 2008Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). {Raw chicken and beef strips stored over chopped ions and peppers.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the walk-in freezer was torn is in poor repair.
  • 3170 - Repeat Lights/light fixture not working in the kitchen area.
July 29, 2008Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw chicken
  • 1570 - The door gasket to the reach-in beverage unit is in poor repair.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the bulk ice machine has accumulations of grime and debris.
April 29, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: container of cooked meat.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Solution used to store wiping cloths was too high.
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises. Stove/oven not working.
  • 3170 - Light under hood system not working.
January 31, 2008Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw beef in reach-in stored over ready to eat foods.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers of sugar was found in dry storage.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the floor model freezer is damaged.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: ice machine.
July 27, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in cooler.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) containers of rice and beef in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the reach-in freezer is damaged.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
April 25, 2007Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - There were several large containers of food items stored directly on the floor of the walk-in.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) several containers of food items in walk- in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Repeat Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in walk-in cooler not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
January 24, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in freezer.
  • 1570 - Repeat Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. Hand sinks in the kitchen and prep area.
  • 3170 - The light fixture in the storage area is not working.
October 19, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 2020 - Corrected During Inspection Unwrapped straws were provided at the consumer self-service counter.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist
July 21, 2006Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Improper methods used to thaw shrimp and beef.
  • 3045 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3170 - Repeat There were three lights fixtures not working located in the hood exhaust system over the range top.
  • 3240 - Repeat Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained. There was leak located in the rear of the kitchen area.
April 24, 2006Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical the containers used to store large quantities of chips, rice and beans are food-grade quality.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw gorund beef.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3170 - Light under hood system is not maintained in good repair
  • 3240 - Handwashing sink in the kitchen area is leaking.
January 11, 2006Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: raw chicken
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 - Critical There was a container of raw chicken found on the counter top not held at 41 or below.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Can opener.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the has accumulations of grime and debris. {The box fan}
  • 2890 - Light bulb in not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Located in the kitchen area.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3170 - Broken light fixtures in kitchen area are not maintained in good repair
October 12, 2005Routine36Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1770 A - Critical Need to clean can opener.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the (Box fan, oven vents) has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3030 - No continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel has been provided. At kitchen hand sink area.
July 11, 2005Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. - Containers of cooked beef, chopped peppers, and onions
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device for the reach in reefer was missing.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:can opener deep fat fryer.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
April 27, 2005Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw food stored over cooked food in walk-in.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw chicken.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Cooked chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. (Cooked chicken, beef, re-fryed beans)
  • 1180 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) for taking food temperature was missing.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the kitchen food prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1780 - Critical Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned between uses with raw fruits/vegetables and potentially hazardous food. (Need to clean can opener).
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in walk-in not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3040 - Handwashing aids and devices have been installed at the food preparation sink
  • 3170 - There were several light fixtures not working
January 10, 2005Routine48Details / Comments
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 0620 - Several raw meat items stored over ready-to-eat food in main reefer.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in main reefer.
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: in main reefer.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the reefer unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3340 1 - Critical Containers of pesticides and cleaning supplies are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3300 - Automotive products stored with food items and cleaning supplies.
  • 2000 - Clean utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the deep fryer has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in reefer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3170 - Door gasket damaged/ torn in main reefer and is not maintained in good repair
  • 1260 - A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the bar. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 0640 - Ice exposed to opened sodas and is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3180 - Windows ledge unclean over dishwashing area and door gasket in main reefer noted in need of cleaning.
October 07, 2004Routine213Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Eggs on counter @ 82.F cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: interior of top stacked oven (Vulcan) unit and microwave.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the unused margarita unit accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory near walk-ins.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 3170 - Walk-in freezer flooring paint peeling at entrance is not maintained in good repair
April 13, 2004Routine26Details / Comments
0820 - Critical Walk-in refrigerator @ 53.F required to maintain 41.F or below (door was open)September 24, 2003Other10Details / Comments
  • 1260 - Repeat Beverage tubing behind bar not properly seperated from cold plate where ice is stored.
  • 3045 - Repeat Kitchen handsinks without sign instructing employees to wash hands.
  • 1880 - Interior surfaces of oven (two door unit), microwave and upright reach-in refrigerator by oven unit unclean.
  • 0380 - Critical Uncovered products in walk-ins.
  • 0830 - Critical Several prepared foods in walk-in unit without date marking when prepared.
  • 2720 - Trash receptiles lids open.
  • 3300 - Cardboard improperly stored outside trash receptiles.
August 04, 2003Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Hair restraints not worn by kitchen prep staff.
  • 0340 - Critical Half-a-flat of eggs on prep counter at 63.F.
  • 0470 - Critical Uncovered foods in walk-in refrigerator unit and white chest freezer.
  • 0820 - Critical Hot holding line food products not at required 140.F minimum, refried beans, cooked rice, and ground beef filling.
  • 1180 - Upright reach-in refrigerators at cookline thermometers not visible.
  • 1260 - Intergral plate required to seperate beverage tubing behind bar area.
  • 1800 - Exterior surfaces (non-food contact surfaces) of soup kettle unclean.
  • 2020 - Knives, spoons and forks improperly stored.
  • 3045 - Handwashing signs required at all kitchen and bar handsinks.
  • 3170 - Wall has holes near mechanical dishwasher.
  • 3240 - Handsink near entrance of main kitchen seperating from wall.
  • 3340 - Critical Repeat Ajax cleanser stored over food prep area (peppers exposed).
  • 3460 - Critical Centrum vitamins stored on shelf over food prep line.
April 01, 2003Routine58Details / Comments

August 28, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
Conducted a building/construction inspection jointly with Fire Marshal, Building Codes, building owner, and the restaurant owner.

June 09, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violation: 3270 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions exist
Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
Comments:
Facility has shown large improvement in food handling and general cleaning.

April 14, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility has one week to to hire a pest control operater or program. A general reinspection will be done in approx. 3 weeks

October 14, 2008 (Routine)


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July 29, 2008 (Routine)


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January 31, 2008 (Routine)


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July 27, 2007 (Routine)


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April 27, 2005 (Routine)


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January 10, 2005 (Routine)


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October 07, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations corrected, except material violations.

April 13, 2004 (Routine)


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September 24, 2003 (Other)


Violation: 0820 - Critical Walk-in refrigerator @ 53.F required to maintain 41.F or below (door was open)
Temperature lowered to 35.F at end of inspection.
Comments:
Operator states all foods previosly discharded as a result of electrical power loss effecting holding units; electrical power restored.

August 04, 2003 (Routine)


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April 01, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking right side; permit issued.

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