EPICUREAN AND COMPANY, 4250 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 06, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 30, 2014 | Routine | 5 | 6 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 28, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 15, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jun 21, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 15, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
Oct 06, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
No HACCP for sushi.45 day notice continued from 9/30/2014. - Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
No variance for sushi.45 day notice continued from 09/30/2014. - Approved thawing methods used
Frozen beef being thawed in a container of water in 3 compartment sink.(refrigerated) (Corrected On Site)
5 day notice abated from the inspection conducted on 9/30/2014. 45 day notice continued as stated.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 107.5F |
| Chicken baked (Stove) (Hot Holding) | 149.5F |
| Tuna Salad (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Fish (Hot Buffet) (Holding) | 139.0F |
| Rice (Hot Buffet) (Holding) | 161.5F |
| Watermelon (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
Sep 30, 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) - Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
No parasite destruction for Sushi at call.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inside panel of ice machine in the kitchen needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Consumer Advisory notice was not posted for public view.(posted) (Corrected On Site) - Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
No HACCP approval letter for Sushi available at call.(instructions issued)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
No approved variance for Sushi at call.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)(instructions issued) - 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) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Large pot that was used for cooking rice was sitting in the mop sink.(removed) (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The hand sink at the deli prep station did not have hot/cold running water. The floor drain under the 3 compartment sink behind the deli station was clogged.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Standing water in the walk in refrigerator. Spillage from soda syrup containers on the floor in beverage store room.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Unused oven(s) needed cleaning or removal.(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 - kitchen) | 120.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 38.5F |
| Chicken raw (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Receiving Food) | 37.5F |
| Chicken Wings (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 13.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in produce) | 41.5F |
| (Refrigerator - sushi display) | 37.5F |
| (Freezer) | 14.5F |
| Hot Water (Sushi Bar) | 100.0F |
| Rice - Sushi (Rice Steamer) (Holding) | 99.5F |
| Turkey sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.5F |
| Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 39.5F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.5F |
| Pastrami (Grill) (Cooking) | 193.5F |
| Fish (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 135.5F |
| Chicken roasted (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 132.0F |
| Sesame Chicken (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 135.0F |
| Rice (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Watermelon (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Warewashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 120.0F |
| (Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle) | 140.0F |
Mar 28, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper hot holding temperatures
CHICKEN HELD AT HOT HOLDING OF 100 DEGREE(F) (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
NON WORKING GARBAGE DISPOSAL(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 117.0F |
| Chicken raw (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 13.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 100.0F |
| Caesar Dressing (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Beef Stew (Stove) (Preparation) | 141.0F |
| Eggs (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Mar 15, 2013 (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) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Mold observed on ice machine's plastic drip panel. The ingredient containers at the cooks station needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No detergent-sanitizer for use in 3-compartment sink(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
The rubber maid cart(s) holding food containers needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The handsink in the sandwich prep area was not working.(use handsink in adjacent prep area)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct items 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 - kitchen) | 123.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 34.6F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 31.6F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 31.5F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 30.9F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | -8.5F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.2F |
| Lasagna (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 149.9F |
| Chicken baked (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 143.9F |
| Watermelon (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 39.2F |
| Cantaloupes (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| Pastrami (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| Turkey sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 39.9F |
| (Sushi Bar) | 35.7F |
| (Refrigerator - sushi display) | 39.9F |
| Rice - Sushi (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 71.3F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 120.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 120.0F |
Jun 21, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Jun 15, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Can soda stored in ice used for drinks at bar (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces defrost ice cream freezer and delime interior of dish washing machine.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Single-service items not stored in plastic sleeves.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Food spillage under grill.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER JAMES CHOI-FS-43933-EXPIRES-6/25/2013
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing sink - deli section) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Sushi bar) | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 3.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sushi display) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| SUSHI REACH REF. (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Salmon (Refrigerator - sushi display) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Fish - Snapper (Refrigerator - sushi display) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator - sushi display) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - sushi display) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Tuna Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Egg Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Cole slaw (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Egg Drop Soup (Kettle) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Kettle) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| Beef brisket (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Roast chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Pepper steak (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Geo. Tso chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 146.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 120.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 180.0F |
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