Orale Taqueria Mexicana, 8762 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Orale Taqueria Mexicana
Address: 8762 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Jun 11, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: chicken in prep
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: flour, yellow powder
June 11, 2009Routine11Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11(A) - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: tamales
  • 3-501.17(B) - Critical The following ready-to-eat , commercially processed food in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening: ham
  • 4-502.13(A) - Manufacturer plastic containers were observed reused for the storage of various items
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floors are in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
December 09, 2008Critical Procedures24Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Improper use of wet wiping cloths for the following activity: stored on counter wet and outside of sanitizer.
  • 3-501.13(A)-(D) - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food thawing using an improper method: sausage thawing in the prep sink without running water
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: refried beans, rie,soups, shrimp and other prepared foods in the two door refrigerator
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
May 02, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 2-101.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: During inspection observed raw beef over RTE ice in the reach in freezer.
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: In the reach in freezer, observed one package of raw chicken stored over raw beef.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: Containers of pulled pork, salsa, packages of precooked meats individually wrapped in foil packs, sauces prepared on site and stored in the reach in refrigerators at the facility.
  • 4-501.114(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection. NOTE: The CFM arrived approximately 20 minutes after the start of inspection.
May 01, 2007Critical Procedures60Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 04, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). Observed raw beef stored over RTE vegetables and sauces in the upright refrigerator.
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in freezer.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) sauces, cooked meats and beans and rice in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: 1. Oysterizer blender2. black and decker toaster
  • 5-402.11(A) - Critical A direct connection exists between the drain line of the sanitizing basin of the 3-vat sink and the sewer line.
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
December 21, 2006Routine42Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking container, bottle of water, stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw beef being sliced on a table is 65F and cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: inside reach-in freezer.
  • 5-205.11A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The handwashing facility located at the back prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. A pan is in the hand sink.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Working container of windex is not properly labeled.
June 21, 2006Routine32Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 27, 2005Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 27, 2005Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food container. sugar
  • 4-703.11C - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
  • 5-205.11A - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of windex is not properly labeled.
  • 7-203.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials is being used to store tomatoes.
February 17, 2005Routine33Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food container. sugar
  • 4-703.11C - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
  • 5-205.11A - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of windex is not properly labeled.
  • 7-203.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials is being used to store tomatoes.
February 17, 2005Routine33Details / Comments
  • 4-101.111 - Wood shelves in dry storage room are unsealed
  • 4-402.11A - Prep table in back area is not easily movable for cleaning purposes.
  • 5-501.110 - There is no refuse container for the storage of grease.
  • 6-202.15 - No self-closing device on rear exit door
  • 6-501.14A - No invoice available to indicate date of last cleaning of exhaust hood.
January 18, 2005Pre-Opening05Details / Comments
  • 3-305.14 - Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Splash guard observed necessary by prep sink next to clean drainboard side of the three comp. sink.
  • 4-101.111 - 1. Exposed wood and supports observed unsealed.2. Exposed wood shelving and plywood on back wall observed unsealed in dry storage room.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crates and other crates observed used as shelving in dry storage room and under the three comp. sink.
  • 4-204.112B - The thermometer in the Turbo Air two door prep observed broken.
  • 4-402.11A - Table in back kitchen with shelving observed not sealed to wall or on wheels.
  • 4-502.11B - Corrected During Inspection The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use.
  • 5-202.13 - Critical No air gap observed at the prep sink.
  • 5-204.11A - Critical There is no handwash lavatory at back kitchen area, preventing routine handwashing by food workers.
  • 5-205.15B - Grease trap observed with about two inches of grease.
  • 5-501.110 - Observed no grease barrel for the disposal of waste grease.
  • 5-501.16C - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the front sink.
  • 6-202.11A - Lights bulb in the front area by white wood shelving observed not protected.
  • 6-202.15 - No self-closing device observed at rear exit door.
  • 6-303.11A - No light bulb observed in the mop sink room.
  • 6-501.11 - 1. Coving by rear exit door observed coming apart from corner of wall.2. Back kitchen floor observed in need of repainting.
  • 6-501.12A - 1. Air filter above Turbo Air prep and one in the back kitchen above the upright refrigerator observed dirty.2. Pipes at the three compartment sink observed dirty.
  • 6-501.14A - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned. There is no record or sticker to indicate date of last professional vent hood cleaning.
January 14, 2005Other215Details / Comments

June 11, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct routine inspection. If there are nay questions please contact the EHS inspector. Thank you.
Water heater: in the ceiling, no change

December 09, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management is aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. However, the person in charge was able to name the Big Five Foodborne illness which are required to be reported to the Health Department.
Hot Water Heater: In ceiling N/O
Dishwasher: Cl2 sanitizing warewasher
Hood System: missed fall '07 cleaning
Grease Trap:
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced regularly

May 02, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a routine inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment. Information was left with the CFM concerning the Big Five foodborne illnesses, the reporting requirements and the exclusion and restriction requirements. During inspection, the wiping cloth bucket was assembled to 100ppm bleach and the three vat sink was assembled with 200ppm quaternary ammonia. The cfm was knowledgeable on the set up procedure for the sink and with wiping cloth bucket and the facility has own test strips.
IMPORTANT: REMEMBER TO DATE MARK YOUR PREPARED FOODS (see violation section for details) Adjust the dial on the water heater to ensure that the 3-vat sink water is a minimum of 120 F. The water heater is up high on a platform. Also, remember to use datemarking, I have provided information in the report on food safety.
Critical Violations shall be corrected within 10 days.
Non-Critical Violations shall be corrected within 90 days.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot water heater: I was unable to access the water heater as it is up above the floor near the ceiling.
Grease trap cleaning: weekly
Vent hood cleaning: every 6 months, filters cleaned weekly
Pest Control service: monthly
Consumer Advisory:n/a
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 703-246-8442

May 01, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a Critical Procedures inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management WAS NOT aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the person in charge was not able to name the Big Five Foodborne illness which are required to be reported to the Health Department.
Sanitizer for 3-vat sink is corrected to 200ppm Quaternary ammonia, Wet wiping cloth bucket is corrected to 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia.
During inspection observed that the current permit is posted in a place where customers can view. Also, per the a food worker there have been no changes to the menu since the last inspection.
IMPORTANT:
1. Because several violations are repeat, further enforcement action may be warranted.
2. Fax a copy of your last pest control report to my attention at the Health department
3. Maintain a Certified Food Manager on site during all operating hours. If a Certified Food Manager is not available then you may voluntarily close until a Certified Food Manager is available to be on site at the above facility.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot water heater: The hot water heater is in a ceiling and per a food worker has not been changed.
Dishmachine:n/a
Grease trap cleaning: weekly
Vent hood cleaning: monthly
Pest Control service: monthly, last inspection unknown
Consumer Advisory:n/a
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

January 04, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Thank you for your hard work. All violations have been corrected. If you have any questions please call 703-246-2444.

December 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a routine inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
IMPORTANT: Adjust the dial on the water heater to ensure that the 3-vat sink water is a minimum of 120 F. Also, remember to use datemarking, I have provided information in the report on food safety. Refer to this information when making corrections.
The direct connection below the three vat sink must be corrected within 10 days. Call me within 10 days for a reinspection to check on the repair of the direct connection below the three vat sink. I will also be checking for correction of the uncorrected critical violations contained within this report.
Critical Violations shall be corrected within 10 days.
Non-Critical Violations shall be corrected within 90 days.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot water heater: I was unable to access the water heater as it is up above the floor near the ceiling.
Grease trap cleaning: weekly
Vent hood cleaning: every 6 months, filters cleaned weekly
Pest Control service: monthly
Consumer Advisory:n/a
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, pleas

June 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. A pest control company is not used. The grease trap is cleaned out every 8 days.

December 27, 2005 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
This is a critical procedures inspection. No critical violations were observed today. The grease trap is cleaned out every 8 days.

December 27, 2005 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
This is a critical procedures inspection. No critical violations were observed today. The grease trap is cleaned out every 8 days.

February 17, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. A pest control service is not used. No menus available.
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a policy stating what actions are necesszry following a report than an employee has certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses.

February 17, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. A pest control service is not used. No menus available.
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a policy stating what actions are necesszry following a report than an employee has certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses.

January 18, 2005 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a followup to a change of ownership inspection conducted on January 14, 2005. Permit was denied at that time. Substantially all violations have been corrected at this time. Please review the following comments.
** Establishment has been approved for the issuance of a Fairfax County Health Department permit to operate. This report will serve as the permit until such time as the official document is received. No additions/replacements/changes may be made without prior Health Department approval. All violations must be corrected within thirty (30) days or no later than the time of the first routine inspection.**
Consumer Advisory not necessary
Seating - 40 non-smoking
Pest control - none at this time. Recommend contracting with a pest control vendor for monthly maintenance.
Grease trap - grease barrel to be provided. Recommend weekly cleaning. Last cleaning was 1/14/05.
No dish machine
Water heater - AO Smith BT80 110; 78gph
All temperatures were in compliance at time of last inspection. Please provide copy of menu at time of first routine inspection. Copy of menu was not available at this time.
All violations must be corrected by the time of the first routine inspection which will be conducted in approximately 30 days.

January 14, 2005 (Other)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a change of ownership inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Due to large number of remaining violations, approval for Health Department permit is hereby denied.
2. Correct ALL violations at time of re-inspection. Follow-up will occur on Tuesday, 01.18.05.
All violations MUST be corrected at this time.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.

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