Los Toltecos, 7 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling, VA 20165 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Los Toltecos
Address: 7 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling, VA 20165
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 421-3380
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/19/2015

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Inspection findings

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Very nice operation. Well managed
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: There was pink mold on the inside of the ice machine.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for ice contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris
    Correction: bulk food containers,soap dispenser and the floor.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from a andwashing sink in the litchen was measured at a temperature 92 degrees F .
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cleaning of the floor needs to be done more often. The floor also needs grouting.
    Correction: Clean and regrout the floor as shown.
10/19/2015Routine
Nice operation
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Correction:
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with his bare hands.
    Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
  • Gloves - Use Limitation
    Observation: Gloves not use when cutting tomatoes.
    Correction: Use a glove when hand cutting tomatoes.
  • Gloves - Use Limitation
    Correction:
  • Gloves - Use Limitation
    Correction:
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: white cutting board and the ice deflector.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
01/29/2015Routine
Broken hot water heater must be repaired immediately.
  • Critical: Employee Health* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Guacomole and sour cream at improper cold temperatures
    Correction: Ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of equipment were not observed sanitized.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink in the kitchen measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: Repair the broken hot water heater.
06/30/2014Risk Factor
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) sauces in the walk in refrigerator unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria. REMEMBER FIFO ( FIRST In, FIRST OUT).
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
02/07/2014Risk Factor
Needs improvements.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: The ice scoop was improperly stored between uses.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sour cream and cut tomatoes were not cold enough.
    Correction: Ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The floor in the kitchen near the dishwasher was noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
10/07/2013Routine
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw scallops and chicken.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
04/15/2013Routine

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