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

December 15, 2022
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

2: 55 Employee/PIC does not have a verifiable means to show certified food protection manager (ServSafe) certificate. There are 4 CFM certificates displayed: 3 from "Global Food safety Training Inc" which is not an approved ANSI-CFP Accredited Programs certification from the approved list on loudoun.gov. Other Certification is ORS, expired 2/5/2022 (Gin up Kim F-12468)
Corrective Actions: Renew certification. Inspector will follow up in 3 business weeks.

10: 2310 Observed Hand Washing sink near back door to be used to store a brush
Corrective Actions: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.Pf B. A handwashing sink shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.Pf C. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

10: 2230 Observed the Hand Sink by the back door to be broken. MGMT indicated that prep sink was being used to wash hands in the meantime and that repair has been scheduled for the sink.
Corrective Actions: Inspector will confirm repair/reorganizing in 3 business weeks. Repair Handsink. 12VAC5-421-2230. Handwashing sinks, numbers, and capacities. A. Except as specified in subsection B and C of this section, at least one handwashing sink, or the number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in areas specified under 12VAC5-421-2280, and not fewer than the number of handwashing sinks required by law shall be provided. (Pf )12VAC5-421-2280. Handwashing sinks, location. A handwashing sink shall be located: 1. To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; (Pf) and 2. In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms.

28: 3430 Observed bottle of RAID Ant and Roach labeled for indoor household use only in back of house.
Corrective Actions: Discarded. Raid discarded, please ensure that residential use pesticides are not used in the establishment.

36: 1190 Observed the ambient air thermometer in the 2 dr prep top to be broken.
Corrective Actions: Replaced. . 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.Pf

43: 550 Observed Tongs stored on top of rice cooker. Observed Pepper/Cucumber peelers stored in stagnant, ambient temperatured water.
Corrective Actions: Please store in use utensils per code, 550. Discussed with Management.

55: 3220 Observed 2 Wet mops stored in 2 standard white bucket near the back door.
Corrective Actions: Please ensure that mops not in use are properly inverted or hung to dry. Approved drying basins of mop buckets are approved as well.

Additional Comments

The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection of the establishment. Inspector will conduct follow up in 3 business weeks. Bleach Test Strips expired 2/2022 - replace. Inspector verified bleach concentration. Cover foods not in a state of prep or cooling. Ice Bin needs to be cleaned. Please clean area under 3 VAT.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
Chicken 170 °F Cooking
Mozzarella Cheese 40 °F Cold Holding
Beef (raw) 40, 41 40 °F Cold Holding
Rice and Mixed Veggies 136 °F Hot Holding
Beef 155 °F Cooking
Sliced Tomatoes in Shredded Romain (~2 hours) 54 °F Cooling
Refried Beans 136 °F Hot Holding
Milk 41 °F Cold Holding
Tofu 41 °F Cold Holding
Tamales 42 °F Cold Holding
Cooked Rice 42 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
3 Compartment sink chemical 100 bleach 110 °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
OUT
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Violation
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
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
COS Repeat
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Violation
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
IN
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
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
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
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.
COS
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Food Temperature Control (0 points)
OUT
36 Thermometers provided & accurate.
COS
Observations
Proper Use of Utensils (0 points)
OUT
43 In-use utensils properly stored.
COS Repeat
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
COS Repeat