MASALA ART, 4441 WISCONSIN 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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Dec 17, 2013 | Complaint | 6 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 17, 2013 | Routine | 9 | 9 | Details / Comments |
Dec 17, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)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. - 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. - Food separated and protected
Eggs stored over ready to eat foods inside of the walkin box/Foods out on the salad bar uncovered without a sneeze guard (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Mold observed on ice machine's plastic drip panel. - Proper date marking & disposition
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Cooked potentially hazardous foods inside of the walk-in unit - Approved thawing methods used
(CORRECT VIOLATION WIINTH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Frozen chicken sitting inside of the deep sink - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Fly strips over head inside of the food prep area - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Food sitting on the floor inside of the walk-in - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)hoods/vents contain dust and grease. Exterior of the trash cans contain debris - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Sprayer hose at the sink next to the dishmachine is laying inside of the sink - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Garbage disposal not workin - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)floors and walls through out the kitchen and behind the bar contain debris and grease - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Hole in the wall at the back entrance next to the exit door(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Old or unused equipment stored in the establishment.
Correct stated items within 5days
Correct stated items within 45 days
Manger instructed to tell employees not to dump grease over the top rail and no smoking on the back dock.
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 109.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 108.0F |
| Curried Goat (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Chicken Kabob (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Chicken curried (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Yogurt (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Baked Chicken (Hot Buffet) (Holding) | 148.0F |
| Cucumbers (Salad Display Unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Onions raw (Salad Display Unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Rice (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Final Rinse Cycle) | 120.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Lamb (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.5F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -10.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken Kabob (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Apr 17, 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. (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
Food employee observed washing hands in 3-compartment sink and in the mop sink, using no soap, for less than 20 seconds.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
Food employee observed making bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (while cutting tomatoes).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Handwashing sink in the kitchen is used to store miscellaneous items.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Raw food stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Mold observed on ice machine's ice chute. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Some food storage equipment and cooking equipment (pots/pans) are not being sanitized. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Ready to eat foods stored in the walk-in refrigerator for over 24-hours not labeled and date marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer and in the dry storage area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
Multiple food employees observed preparing food while not wearing a proper hair restraint.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Ice scoop stored on an unclean surface at the top of the ice machine. (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Ice cream scoop stored in a bucket of still water during pauses in use. No dipper well is installed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The enamel found on the inside of the rice steamer that comes in contact with the rice is scratched and chipping.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 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) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inside of reach-in refrigerator found with food debris and spillage on the inside and outside of the unit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Garbage disposal unit is not working.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Walls and ceilings have a build up of oil and black/brown substance throughout the kitchen.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5- AND 45-DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 45.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 42.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Chick Pea Curry (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 8.0F |
| Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 112.0F |
| Chicken curried (Table) (Cooling) | 155.0F |
| Garlic Minced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 71.0F |
| Lentils (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 60.0F |
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