Feb 28, 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 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  Raw food (shell eggs, crab meat, and scallops ) stored next to ready-to-eat food (deli meat, garnishes, herbs) in the prep and drawer refrigerators. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(oven roasted tomatoes, sausages, chopped onions, etc) held at improper temperature(s) in the food preparation refrigerator behind the gas stove and pizza makeline reach-in refrigerator. (Food products relocated to walk-in refrigerator and put on ice). (Corrected On Site)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Many ready-to-eat food items are date marked while being stored in the walk-in refrigerator. However, some deli meats (wrapped with serene plastic wrap) not date marked. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  The reach-in refrigerator at the pizza make line not keeping the required 41 degree F or below temperature. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer in reach-in and drawer refrigerators at the cook line. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  During pauses, in use utensils (knives, spatulas, scoops, etc) are stored in sanitizer solution in containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Knives are stored in seams that are soiled with food debris. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Cutting boards are not clean to sight and have deep cuts. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  No adequate water pressure observed at the high temperature dish washing machine (manufacturer's recommended pressure on the data plate is 20+5psi) (observed 10 psi during inspection at the rinse cycle). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  The garbage disposal unit and wastewater drain line are directly connected to the food preparation sink in the food preparation room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Stainless steel plate plastered wall at the cook line is not cleaned as needed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Nov 06, 2013 (Complaint)

• Food separated and protected
  Uncovered food item observed in walk-in-refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer in under counter refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  Unlabeled food items observed in dry food storage area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Food items stored on the floor in walk-in-refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Scratched cutting board observed in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Non-sewage water observed in the dumpster area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Oct 01, 2013 (Follow-up)

Sep 24, 2013 (Complaint)

• Food separated and protected
  ALL OPENED FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED IN A SEALED TIGHT CONTAINER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. EGGS WERE NOT STORED PROPERLY AT VISIT. EGGS MUST BE STORED ON LOWER SHELVES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF OTHER FOODS.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  ALL COLD UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEVERAL COLD DRAWERS AND ONE UNIT WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  ESTABLISHMENT HAD EVIDENCE OF FLIES AROUND THE BAR AREA AT VISIT. MANAGEMENT IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND IS WORKING WITH PRESTO TO ADDRESS IT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  ALL FOOD STORED IN THE WALK IN UNIT MUST BE ELEVATED SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  DISH MACHINE DID NOT PASS THE STRIP TEST AT VISIT. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER SANITATION OF ALL ITEMS.

Feb 15, 2013 (Complaint)

Jun 05, 2012 (Routine)

• Hands clean and properly washed
  Employees were not properly washing their hands.(hands washed) (Corrected On Site)
• Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  Consumer advisory notice not posted.(issued) (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The cutting boards needed to be resurfaced or replaced. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)