Nov 17, 2014 (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. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• 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. Sample copy provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean surfaces were observed on the interior of ice machine, oven and microwaves. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Date marking were observed lacking on food items stored in refrigeration unit. Items were discarded during inspection. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Food items were observed improperly cooling in refrigeration unit. Food items were tightly wrapped, in large portions and pans were stacked on top of each other. Food items were discarded during inspection. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Dishwasher was not properly functioning during inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• 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
  Leaking pipe was observed under 3 compartment sink and leaking faucet was observed at handsink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Unclean flooring, walls and ceiling tiles were observed in kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Mar 27, 2014 (Follow-up)

Mar 21, 2014 (Routine)

• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness. I provided the establishment with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, reporting agreement, and interview forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Cleaning solutions are stored on a shelf directly above clean utensils in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  The external digital display of the thermometer on the reach-in refrigerator is blank and the internal thermometer is broken. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The cutting board is discolored and has numerous grooves; the item was discarded. (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  The interior of the ice maker has a buildup of lime. The microwave oven is unclean and has food encrusted on the exterior. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  There is no air gap above the floor drains beneath the 3-compartment sink and leading from the ice maker and garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder). There is no air gap beneath the 3-compartment sink's spray hose.

Nov 01, 2012 (Routine)

• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  ALUMINUM TRAY EXPOSED AND WITH A BAGEL CUTTER IN IT. (Corrected On Site)

Mar 26, 2012 (Routine)