MR. CHEN'S, 2604 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: MR. CHEN'S
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 2604 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, 20008, Washington DC
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Sep 15, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Sep 15, 2014Follow-up11Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Aug 14, 2014Routine722Details / Comments
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Nov 19, 2013Restoration02Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Nov 18, 2013Complaint56Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Jul 24, 2013Follow-up30Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jul 19, 2013Routine49Details / Comments
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
Jan 25, 2013Follow-up20Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Jan 07, 2013Routine52Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jan 04, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Dec 27, 2011Routine20Details / Comments

Sep 15, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
ALL ITEMS ARE ABATED
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)117.0F

Aug 14, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Most recent pest control service date: 6/25/2014

The establishment's employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness is on file and was reviewed.

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS

If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mr. RONNIE TAYLOR, at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)117.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)117.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)54.0F
Beef (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Beef (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Pork (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Raw Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Hot & Sour Soup (Wok) (Cooking)190.0F
Hot Water (2-compartment sink)116.0F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)159.0F
Shrimp cooked (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)34.0F
Chicken (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Chicken (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)30.0F
Beef (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)34.0F
Pork (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Raw Beef (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Hot Water (Wash Cycle - Warewashing Machine)94.0F
Hot Water (Dishwashing Machine - Final Rinse Cycle)97.0F

Nov 19, 2013 (Restoration)


Violations: Comments:
License Restored. All critcal violations corrected.If you have any questions,contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)106.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)112.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Pork (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Chicken Chop (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.4F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)-10.0F

Nov 18, 2013 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
CFH:Ping Hung D. Cheng FS:53831 EXP:10/25/2015
Cease and Desist
A fine of $100 must be paid to the adress listed on the inspection before a re-inspection can be scheduled
Contact Mr. Ronnie Taylor area supervisor if you have questions at (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)108.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)104.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)109.0F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)155.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Shrimp cooked (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.5F
Fried Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)148.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Onions cooked (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Bean Sprouts (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)-10.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F

Jul 24, 2013 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The DC CFM is Ping Hung D Cheng: FS53831 will expire 10/25/2015.
Correct item 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)112.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)43.1F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)42.2F
Pork (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.2F
Beans (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.2F
Chicken (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.1F
Chicken (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)37.6F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)142.0F

Jul 19, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFH:Ping Hung D Cheng FS:53831 EXP:10/25/2015
Correct stated items wihtin 5days
Correct stated items within 45 days
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)120.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Hot & Sour Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)188.0F
Egg Drop Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Chicken Chop (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Shrimp cooked (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Fried Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)146.0F
Rice Brown (Table) (Hot Holding)156.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)-5.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)55.0F

Jan 25, 2013 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM PING HUNG D CHENG FS-53831 EXP. 10-25-2015
Consumer advisory notice printed and posted.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 1/12/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 117.9°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)122.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)119.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)116.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)117.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
Asparagus (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Bacon (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Beans (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Beets (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Corn (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Endive (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Greens (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F

Jan 07, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has NO written employee's health policy for food-borne illness, a copy is given to the PIC.
CFPM PING HUNG CHENG FS- 53831 EXP. 10-25-2015
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
NO Consumer advisory notice posted,a copy is given to the PIC
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 12/30/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 122.6°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)124.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)126.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)119.0F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Chicken Wings (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)166.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Lettuce (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Jan 04, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM HUNG CHENG 41578 EXP. 11/21/2012.
ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/30/2011.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.

Temperatures
(Handwashing Sink)115.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Chicken (Cold Holding)41.0F
Peas (Cold Holding)41.0F
Tofu (Cold Holding)40.0F
Onions raw (Cold Holding)39.0F
Chicken (Cold Holding)40.3F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.3F
(Handwashing Sink)112.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Dec 27, 2011 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM PING HUNG CHENG 41578 EXP 11/2/2012.
CORRECT ALL ITEMS WITHIN 5-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202)535-2180.

Temperatures
Broccoli (Cold Holding)41.0F
Tofu (Cold Holding)40.3F
Chicken (Cold Holding)41.4F
(Handwashing Sink)112.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Hot & Sour Soup (Hot Holding)155.0F
Beef (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)43.0F

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