Nov 06, 2014 (Routine)

• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s), pork/cheese, held at improper temperature(s).(placed in smaller containers on ice) (Corrected On Site)

Jun 09, 2014 (Follow-up)

• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  Trash area dirty. There are approximately 4 different establishments using the same storage area. Mr. Reyes had the area cleaned during inspection. There is also an abandoned 55 gallon drum of oil stored on site. The company that issued the drum (Waste Not) is no longer in business. An oil collection company was called to collect the oil. In addition, the sanitarian spoke with the one open business that uses the alley way and informed them that it must remain clean at all times. The two other establishments were closed at the time of inspection. (Corrected On Site)

Jun 04, 2014 (Complaint)

• 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)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Cooked chicken was being cooled at room temperature:(moved to walk in refrigerator) (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).No detergent-sanitizer for use in 2-compartment sink(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  No air gap at pipes under the 3 compartment sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jun 11, 2013 (Restoration)

Jun 11, 2013 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health.
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Mold observed on ice machine's plastic drip panel.
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Refrigerators are not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures.
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No visible thermometer inside of the under counter and walk-in refrigerators.
• Food properly labeled; original container
  White ingredient bins not labeled with the common name of the food ingredients.

Mar 28, 2012 (Follow-up)

• Food separated and protected
  Uncovered food items in the walk-in cooler. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Some cold food items in the open cooler display are held at improper temperatures. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Prepared food items in the reach-in and walk-in coolers are not labeled for dates and contents. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  No chemical test strips found at the 3compartments sink(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Feb 17, 2012 (Routine)

• 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. (Corrected On Site)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  Observed food handler not washing her hands properly. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No soap at handwashing sink. (Kitchen) (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean food-contact surfaces soda gun and holder at bar. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  Data plate not readable on warewashing machine.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Beer box at bar have standing water(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Feb 10, 2012 (Routine)

• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Roach activity in kitchen.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  Employee not wearing hair restraints. (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Dirty equipment in kitchen. (Corrected On Site)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Water on kitchen floor. (Corrected On Site)