Los Portales, 1425 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Los Portales
Address: 1425 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock, Virginia
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Aug 18, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 1570 - The deli unit (leaking water) was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 3170 - The lights in the dry storage and in the service area are not maintained in good repair
August 18, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: interior of the ice machine.
April 15, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking container stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.December 12, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection The dry beans dispensing utensil improperly stored between uses. Observed handle in the product.
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station in the bar is being used to rinse foods. Observed lemons and limes in colander in the sink.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the walk in cooler.
  • 3170 - The light in the walk in freezer is not maintained in good repair.
August 04, 2008Routine04Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Observed that the chlorine sanitizer is not pumping into the dishmachine. Test strips indicate no sanitizer in rinse water.
  • 3350 - Corrected During Inspection Unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials found in the food establishment. Observed a can of Raid insecticide stored in the food preparation area which, according to the label, is not approved for food facilities.
April 15, 2008Critical Procedures--Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Observed large pan of beans on the floor in the food prep area and bulk container of salsa stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of spray cleaners and wiping cloth sanitizing buckets are not properly labeled.
September 18, 2007Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed dispensing utensil handles of the sugar and dry beans, in the products.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1570 - The Silver King deli unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Observed water leaking onto floor.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Large chef knife on wall storage magnet.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: the shelve under the prep table.
May 15, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed shrimp stored over cheese, chicken and beef stored over lettuce in the walk in cooler and deli unit.
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: shrimp, chicken, refried beans, spices and rice.
  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Observed utensil handle in the sugar bin and improper utensil (no handle) being used for dispensing spices
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2000 - Clean styrofoam take out containers were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3180 - The walls in the next to the fryers noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3380 - Critical The chlorine wipinging cloth sanitizer solution being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. Observed concentration is above 200 ppm.
January 29, 2007Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the dry storage area (beans, rice, spices, etc.), all foods on taco prep unit and fish and meats in taco unit refrigerator and walk-in refrigrator.
  • 0550 - Sugar and ice dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Chicken in plastic storage unit, in walk-in refrigerator, stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: prep. area countertops.
August 01, 2006Routine--Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 04, 2006Pre-Opening00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 02, 2006Pre-Opening--Details / Comments

August 18, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
EHS discussed observations and corrective actions with the person in charge.

April 15, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
EHS discussed observations and corrective actions with the person in charge.

December 12, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking container stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Comments:
Note: EHS discussed observation and corrective action with the person in charge

August 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NOTE: EHS discussed observations and corrective actions with the person in charge.

April 15, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
NOTE: 1) Discontinue use of the dishmachine until it has been serviced to maintain the required sanitizing concentration. 2) Notify the Health Department when the dishmachine has been serviced to maintain the required sanitizing concentration. 3) EHS discusssed observations and corrective actions with the person in charge.

September 18, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NOTE: Ensure that all prepared foods are date labeled at time of preparation if held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours.

May 15, 2007 (Routine)


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January 29, 2007 (Routine)


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August 01, 2006 (Routine)


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May 04, 2006 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Conducted a second pre-opening to ensure all previously noted conditions had been corrected. All conditions corrected except: 1) Gaskets on deli unit in need of repair (on order). 2) Elevate all equipment 6" above floor or put on casters. 3) Within substantial compliance, permit issued.

May 02, 2006 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Notes: 1) Floors under and behind equipment in need of cleaning. 2) Remove all rust from any equipment. 3) All handsinks need "employee hand wash signs". 4) Hot water at all hand sinks (corrected). 5) Elevate all equipment 6" or put on casters. 6) Ensure all caulking is smooth and easily cleanable. 7) Ensure all utensils are washed, rinsed and sanitized before use. 8) Label all toxic chemicals (sanitizing solution). 9) Replace gaskets on deli unit refrigerator. 10) Protective shields needed on all lights (vent hood, walk-in refrigerator). 11) Remove matting from shelving. 12) Repair leaking pipes on 3 compartment sink. 13) Clean walk-in refrigerator air ducts. 14) Increase lighting in walk-in refrigerator and woman's restroom. 15) Store mops to air dry. 16) Need ventilation in restrooms. 17) Remove all unused/nonfunctional equipment from premises.

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