PHILLIPS CAFE, 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: PHILLIPS CAFE
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, 20004, Washington DC
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 22, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 22, 2014Restoration00Details / Comments
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Time as a public health control: procedures & records
  • Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Personal cleanliness
  • In-use utensils: properly 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
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Aug 20, 2014Routine1618Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 19, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Feb 07, 2014Routine1520Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 04, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Sep 27, 2013Routine14Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 08, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Apr 09, 2013Routine31Details / Comments

Aug 22, 2014 (Restoration)

Comments:
BUSINESS LICENSE RESTORED (All items abated from previous inspection conducted on 8/20/2014).

Note: Limited amount of food on site at the time of inspection.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 (Main: 202-535-2180).

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)125.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)32.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)34.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)116.0F
Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)114.0F

Aug 20, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NO ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL

ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT IS OUT OF ORDER

''DO NOT USE'' SIGN IS POSTED ON WALK IN COOLER

ALL FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE THAT ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE INSPECTOR. TIME FOOD IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE VERIFIED- NO LOGS EXIST TO VERIFY AND TEMPERATURE OR TIME.

INSPECTOR THERMOMETER VERIFIED BY MANAGER AT 31.7 DEGREES F.

DC CFPM: HAE W LEE
FS-50699
12/12/15

SUMMARY SUSPENSION (In order for license to be restored, a re-inspection fee of $100 for normal business hours or $400 for non-business hours shall be paid and all items abated and approved by the department of health)

Area Supervisor: Mrs. J Coleman (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water120.0F
Hot Water119.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)56.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)58.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)51.0F
Beef (Table) (Time As Public Health Control)90.0F
Turkey (Table) (Time As Public Health Control)104.0F
Turkey (Hot Holding Cabinet) (Hot Holding)123.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)73.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)64.0F
Chicken salad (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Egg Salad (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)61.0F
Mayonnaise (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)115.0F
Pork (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)90.0F
Turkey (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Ham (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Tuna (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Gaspacho Soup (Ice) (Cold Holding)63.0F
Milk (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Chicken (Oven) (Cooking)175.0F
Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)157.0F

Feb 19, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928.

Temperatures
Tomatoes chopped (Cold Holding)35.0F
Lettuce (Cold Holding)35.0F
Mayonnaise (Cold Holding)41.0F
salsa (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Handwashing Sink)115.0F

Feb 07, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)60.0F
Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)183.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)49.0F
Salmon (Oven) (Hot Holding)103.0F
Spinach (Countertop) (Holding)70.0F
Lettuce (Countertop) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Sour Cream (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)51.9F
Chicken (Hot Holding Cabinet) (Hot Holding)99.0F
Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)134.0F
Black Beans (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding)120.0F
Eggs boiled (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)53.4F
Soup (Hot Holding Cabinet) (Hot Holding)178.0F
Chili (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)180.0F
Soup (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling)79.0F
Egg Salad (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)46.8F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)132.0F
Chicken baked (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)137.0F
salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)52.0F
Rice (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)72.0F

Oct 04, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.

Temperatures
Yogurt (Cold Holding)40.0F
Cheese (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Handwashing Sink)112.0F
Tuna (Cold Holding)35.0F
Chicken (Cold Holding)35.0F
Beef (Cold Holding)35.0F
Turkey (Cold Holding)41.0F

Sep 27, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM; CHUNG HEE LEE 51299 EXP 03/11/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITH 5 DAY. QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water120.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)52.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)42.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)68.0F
Cheese44.0F
Tomatoes sliced42.0F
Cucumbers44.0F
Turkey Roasted133.0F
Beef140.0F

May 08, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: CHUNG LEE 51299 EXP 03/11/2015. COMPLETE PROVIDING TEST STRIPS. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 04/09/2013.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)0.0F
Beef42.0F
Turkey Diced44.0F
Tuna40.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)40.0F

Apr 09, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
A 5-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.

Temperatures
(Handwashing Sink)112.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Tuna (Cold Holding)35.0F
Chicken (Cold Holding)38.0F

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