Loudoun County Health Department
1 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 | Visit Official Website

El Mercadito Hispano II

250 Sterling Boulevard Sterling, VA 20164
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine

March 13, 2024
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

22: 0820 (A2) The following food items were found out of temperature control in the 2 DR Prep Top: Queso at 52F and Curtido at 54F, and tomatoes at 54F. Observed Half and Half at 56F in a bucket of ice.
Corrective Actions: Maintain temperatures at 41F or below. Discussed with MGMT.

28: 3430 Observed two bottles of Raid "Ant and Roach/Flying Insect" labeled for residential use only in back of house. Observed "Mice Rodent Defense" spray in the back of house.
Corrective Actions: Raid discarded, please ensure that pesticides labeled "Residential Use Only" are not used in establishment.

35: 790 Observed frozen raw chicken breast thawing in back of house at ambient temperatures.
Corrective Actions: Please thaw per methods approved by code, inspector discussed with MGMT.

36: Observed the ambient air thermometer in the 2 dr prep top to be broken.
Corrective Actions: Replace. Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to plus or minus 3°F in the intended range of use.

38: 3280 Observed 2 glue traps containing dead roaches.
Corrective Actions: Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

47: 1570 Observed the entire bottom seal to be missing from the walk in door. Unit is maintaining temperature, but leaking air.
Corrective Actions: Repair door seal to prevent loss and maintain proper repair as intended.

51: 2350 (ii) Observed leaking from hand sink in the back of house, observed leaking from 3 VAT sink.
Corrective Actions: Maintain system in good repair.

55: 3220 Observed two soiled mops stored in buckets with stagnant grey water in the back of house.
Corrective Actions: Please allow for proper draining.

55: 3180 Back of house prep area noted in need of cleaning.
Corrective Actions: Please maintain frequency.

Additional Comments

Routine Inspection. Please ensure proper date labeling on all prepared foods stored longer than 24 hours.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
Queso 52 °F Cold Holding
Turkey Breast 42 °F Cold Holding
Curtido 54 °F Cold Holding
Scrambled Egg Mash 160 °F Hot Holding
Curtido (~1 hour) 45 °F Cooling
Rice wrapped in leaves 137 °F
Mozzarella Cheese 41 °F Cold Holding
Refried Beans 140 °F Hot Holding
Sliced Tomatoes 54 °F Cold Holding
Sliced Tomatoe 40 °F Cold Holding
Raw Beef 40 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
3 VAT Sink Chemical 50 Chlorox Chlorine Bleach 114 °F
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
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination
IN
15 Food separated & protected.
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
NO
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Violation
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
NA
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
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
OUT
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Repeat Violation
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Food Temperature Control (0 points)
OUT
35 Approved thawing methods used.
Violation
Observations
OUT
36 Thermometers provided & accurate.
Violation
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (0 points)
OUT
38 Insects, rodents, animals absent.
Violation
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
47 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used.
Violation
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
51 Plumbing installed, proper backflow devices.
Violation
Observations
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Repeat Violation
Observations
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant