PLAZA EAST CAFE, 400 7TH ST SW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Sep 04, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 27, 2014 | Routine | 7 | 8 | Details / Comments |
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May 01, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 25, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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May 09, 2013 | Ownership change | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Sep 04, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
Multiple potentially hazardous foods temp above 41 degrees F. Across the line and salad bar. (REPEAT) (Corrected On Site)
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN ABATED FROM INSPECTION DATED 8/27/2014:
25 DCMR 203.2
25 DCMR 1005.1
45 DAY NOTICE VIOLATIONS ARE PENDING.
DC CFPM: JOHN G PAREJA
FS-62039
6/3/17
DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLDING FOODS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER WILL PERFORM PM ON SOME EQUIPMENT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THE POSSIBILITY OF USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PLEASE NOTE, IN ORDER TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, THERE MUST BE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, AND A LOG OR MARKING SYSTEM THAT TRACKS THE TIME FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM REFRIGERATION AND THE TIME IT WAS SOLD OR DISCARDED, NOT TO EXCEED 4 HOURS. ALL FOODS LEFT OUT OF REFRIGERATION AFTER 4 HOURS MUST BE DISCARDED TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH DC FOOD CODE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS J COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 113.0F |
| Spinach (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 53.0F |
| Tuna Salad (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Egg Salad (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 60.0F |
| Chicken (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 56.0F |
| Tuna (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 55.0F |
| Tofu (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 53.0F |
| Ham (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 54.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 36.0F |
| Roast Beef (Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Ham (Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Turkey (Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Aug 27, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
DC CFPM Certificate is expired. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Lid and towel stored in basin of hand sink. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand washing reminder signs are not present at hand sink in large dish room and at beverage station by cashiers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed employee wash hands in prep sink in deli area. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Improper hierarchy observed in reach in freezer. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Hot water sanitizing rinse is not functioning at 180 degrees F or higher, as determined by digital gauge read out. Dishes run through machine are not being sanitized properly. (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Chicken on hot bar temps below 135 degrees F. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Multiple potentially hazardous foods temp above 41 degrees F.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Manager confirms hamburgers and eggs are made to customer order. No consumer advisory is present. (Corrected On Site) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Several spray bottles of chemicals are not name labeled. (Corrected On Site) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Chemicals are stored above the clean section of the dish area in a position that may contaminate food contact surfaces. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Large containers of potentially hazardous foods prepared at room temperature are cooling inside reach in coolers in covered, deep containers. Several other foods are brought to the line and placed in refrigeration units before they are cold, rather than in walk in coolers or blast chillers to ensure cooling temperature has been met. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Cups (no handles) are used as scoops for bulk food containers. (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Containers on grill line on storage shelves are not stored inverted. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Milk tubes exceed one inch and are not cut at an angle. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT VIOLATIONS STATED WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS
CORRECT VIOLATIONS STATED WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS
COLD HOLDING MEASURES ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN FOODS COLD ON THE DELI STATION. ESTABLISHMENT MAY CONSIDER REVISITING HOW COLD FOODS ARE STORED ON DISPLAY TO BECOME IN COMPLIANCE WITH COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF DC FOOD CODE.
DC CFPM: JOHN G PAREJA
FS-48726
4/27/14
*EXPIRED*
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS J COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 111.0F |
| (Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle) | 136.0F |
| (Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle) | 182.0F |
| (Warewashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 156.0F |
| (Warewashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 153.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 35.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 50.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Pancake Batter (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 56.0F |
| Egg Whites (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 67.0F |
| Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 116.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 122.0F |
| Chicken (Griddle) (Reheating) | 158.0F |
| Spinach Dip (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Soup (Hot Holding Cabinet) (Hot Holding) | 136.0F |
| Vegetables - cut (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| Chick Peas (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 66.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) | 162.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 69.0F |
| Cous Cous (Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 62.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Egg Salad (Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 62.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Ham (Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Bean Salad (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 56.0F |
| Turkey (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Pasta (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
May 01, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site)
ALL ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 04/25/14 HAVE BEEN ABATED.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mrs. Coleman at 202-442-+5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 135.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 143.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Prep Table) (Holding) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 146.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Salad (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 86.0F |
| Cheese (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 52.0F |
Apr 25, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Live roach and dead roaches were observed on floor in basement warewashing machine area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Food equipment and utensils on shelving in basement were not stored in a manner to prevent contamination. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting boards were observed scratched and scorn. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Lighting was lacking in various refrigeration units. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mrs. Coleman at 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | -5.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 140.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 31.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | -11.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Watermelon (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 156.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Final Rinse Cycle) | 185.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 113.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 118.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 135.0F |
| Salad (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 62.0F |
| Fruit (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 60.0F |
| (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 150.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tuna (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 57.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cheese shredded (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cucumbers (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 159.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Final Rinse Cycle) | 166.0F |
May 09, 2013 (Ownership change)
Violations:
- Food properly labeled; original container
NO LABEL ON CONTAINER STORAGE FOOD. (Corrected On Site)
CFPM: JOHN PARAJA FS-48726 EXP 04/27/2014. NEWLY ESTABLISHED (IN ONE YEAR) ESBALISHMENT EVERY EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY IS NEW AND IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. ITEMS STATED CORRECTED ON SITE. NO OBJECTION AGAINST OWNERSHIP CHANGE AND ISSURANCE OF RESTAURANT LICENSE. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 202-442-5928 FOR MS. COLEMAN (SUPERVISOR).
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 35.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Oven) | 158.0F |
| Beans | 140.0F |
| Fried Rice | 142.0F |
| Vegetables - cut | 50.0F |
| Cheese | 44.0F |
| Chicken | 43.0F |
| Fish fried | 160.0F |
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