MEIWAH EXPRESS, 1331 PENNSYLVANIA 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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Nov 06, 2014 | Routine | 4 | 5 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Oct 17, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 11, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 2 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Aug 22, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Aug 09, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
|
Jun 20, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 2 | Details / Comments |
Nov 06, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Food employees observed eating meals in the food preparation area with open food. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hands clean and properly washed
Food employee observed not washing hands between tasks (after handling money/before handling food). (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand washing sink at the front counter is blocked. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw chicken and other meats stored above ready to eat foods.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Approved thawing methods used
Chicken observed thawing in a container of still/stagnant water at the 3-compartment sink. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Two (2) food employees observed working with food while not wearing hair restraints. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
Food employee preparing food with no lean outer clothing (no apron). (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting board observed stained and worn with grooves throughout. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The enamel/coating on the inside of the rice steamer is scratched/peeling.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 173.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 143.0F |
| Broccoli (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 147.0F |
| (Freezer) | 2.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 130.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 35.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Oct 17, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:5-DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/11/2013.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 118.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Oct 11, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper use of restriction and exclusion
NO EMPLOYEES DISEASE RECORD. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
ICE ACCUMULATION IN CHEST FREEZER; FOOD DEBRIS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Approved thawing methods used
PORK IS THAW ING A POT WITH STILL WAATER. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
WET WIPING CLOTH AT COOKING AREA. (Corrected On Site)
CFPM: XIU H WANG FS-45799 EXP 12/20/2013. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAY. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 12.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 22.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 40.0F |
| Chicken | 40.0F |
| Vegetables - cut | 42.0F |
| Chicken | 140.0F |
| Beans | 142.0F |
| Rice steamed | 135.0F |
Aug 22, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: XIU H WANG FS-45799 EXP 12/20/2013. 5 DAY EXTENTION TO RELOCATE DISPOSER. DISPOSER SHOULDN'T BE INSTALLED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 42.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 18.0F |
| Tofu | 140.0F |
| Chicken grilled | 138.0F |
| Mixed Vegetables | 142.0F |
Aug 09, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: XIU H WANG FS-45799 EXP 12/20/2013. 5 DAY EXTENSION TO INSTALL GARBAGE DISPOSER. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 41.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 14.0F |
| Fried Rice | 130.0F |
| Chicken jerked | 140.0F |
Jun 20, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
MIXED FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD IN REFRIGERATER NOT DATED AND LABELLED. (Corrected On Site) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
SOME SINGLE USE ITEMS EXPOSED. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
GARBAGE DISPOSER MISSING.
CFPM: XIU H WANG FS-45799 EXP 12/20/2013. CORRECT ITEMS STATED IN 45 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 10.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| Shrimp raw | 42.0F |
| Chicken | 40.0F |
| Rice | 140.0F |
| Tofu | 148.0F |
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