AMERICAN CITY DINER, 5532 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Oct 07, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 01, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 21, 2014 | Routine | 1 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 29, 2011 | Follow-up | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 05, 2011 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | Details / Comments |
Oct 07, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
The under counter reach in refrigerator next to the grill was not holding proper cold hold temperature at call.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)(food items put on ice) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
The doors to the off site store room and rear entrance were opened at call.(closed) (Corrected On Site)
5 day notice abated from 9/30/2014.
Correct item stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 107.5F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 42.0F |
| Tomato Sauce (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.5F |
| Fish raw (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Ham (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Beef Patties (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.5F |
| Eggs scrambled (Grill) (Cooking) | 101.5F |
| Potatoes (Grill) (Cooking) | 101.5F |
| Fries (Deep Fryer) (Hot Holding) | 185.2F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 53.5F |
Oct 01, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sinks.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) in the walk in refrigerator and under counter reach in on the service line, held at improper temperature(s).(moved to off-site walk in)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Walk in refrigerator and under counter reach in refrigerators on the service line were not holding required cold holding food temperatures at call.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Packaged food inside the walk in refrigerator were not labeled.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Door to off-site store room was opened.(closed) (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
The shelves in the off-site store room and bottom shelves on pot rack shelf(across from oven), needed cleaning. The oven(s) needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct items stated within 5 and 45 days as stated.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 35.2F |
| Chicken Chop (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Freezer) | -19.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 52.5F |
| Pork Chop (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 58.0F |
| Chicken raw (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 52.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
Feb 21, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLOICY (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS (Corrected On Site) - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE BEHIND RESTAURANT FILTHY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
BURNT OUT BULB IN STORAGE ROOM (Corrected On Site)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 13.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Beef (Grill) (Preparation) | 164.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Dec 29, 2011 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
SOME COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND HAVE NUMEROUS GROOVES (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT IN THE KITCHEN (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for foodborne illness.
Consumer advisory notice printed on the menu
Most recent pest control service date: 12/21/2011
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 127.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 125.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 127.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 37.0F |
| Bacon (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| Cole slaw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Eggs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 156.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Corned Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 159.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
Dec 05, 2011 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Uncovered food found in the reach-in cooler. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Some cold food items in the open cooler display are held at improper temperatures(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Prepared food items in the reach-in and walk-in refrigerator are not for dates and contents(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometers found in the reach-in refrigerators(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
No hair restraint worn by some crew members(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The cutting boards are not smooth and have numerous grooves, they need to be replaced or resurfaced(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips found at the 3compartments sink(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Complaint Notes: Discussed with the store manager about the sanitation protocols, the trash and grease collection, query on Pest Control/rodents activity, I went over Presto's Pest Control invoices, the store has a MONTHLY Steritech's Inspection, last one was done on 11/28/2011, and suggested at least 2 pest inspections monthly , no sign of rodents observed or any malpractice or sanitation/rodents concerns.
The Business has a written employee's health policy for foodborne illness.
Consumer advisory notice printed on the menu
Most recent pest control service date: 11/30/2011
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
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