Loudoun County Health Department
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Rodeo's Mexican Grill

26 E Broad Way Suite D Lovettsville, VA 20180
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

May 19, 2023
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

14: 440 Observed facility to not be dating shellstock tags with when the last shellstock from the container was sold or served. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label.
Corrective Actions: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. The tags shall be kept for 90 days in chronological order.

16: 1770 (A) Observed can opener in need of cleaning. Can opener was observed with residue build up on the food contact surface.
Corrective Actions: Ensure food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed, and sanitized at proper frequency. PIC removed can opener and placed in 3 compartment sink for cleaning.

19: 760 Observed refried beans that were prepared by the establishment in advance, not properly reheated to 165F prior to hot holding. Refried beans observed at 96F in the steam table.
Corrective Actions: Food items that have been cooked then cooled by the establishment should be rapidly reheated to 165F prior to hot holding. PIC reheated beans to 165F or above.

25: 930 Observed facility to offer raw oysters without a consumer advisory. If an animal food such as shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder.
Corrective Actions: If an animal food such as shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder. Disclosure shall include: 1. A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order)"; or 2. Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. C. Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: 1. "Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request"; 2. "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness"; or 3. "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions."

47: 1570 Observed refrigeration prep unit unable to maintain proper temperature. Facility is utilizing ice as a medium to keep time/ temperature control for safety foods (TCS) cold inside the unit. Refrigeration units shall be maintained in good repair. Foods on ice were at proper temperature. This is a repeat violation.
Corrective Actions: Repair or replace refrigeration unit so that it can maintain foods at 41F or below. Provide EHS with facilities plan to repair or replace the unit.

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Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
Ground beef 142 °F Hot Holding
beef 41 °F Cold Holding
chicken 176 °F Hot Holding
pico de gallo on ice 40 °F Cold Holding
refried beans ** 96 °F Hot Holding
chicken 1173 °F Cooking
refried beans 165 °F Reheating
half & half 41 °F Cold Holding
Beef 192 °F Hot Holding
pico de gallo 41 °F Cold Holding
cut tomato on ice 39 °F Cold Holding
shredded cheese on ice 41 °F Cold Holding
beef 177 °F Cooking
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
3 compartment sink Chemical 100 Chlorine
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Compliant
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Violation
Observations
Protection from Contamination
IN
15 Food separated & protected.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
COS Violation
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
IN
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
COS Violation
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory (0 points)
OUT
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Violation
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
47 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used.
Repeat Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant