Apr 28, 2014 (Routine)

• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Single-service items not stored in plastic sleeves.Single-service items unprotected at counter.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)garbage grinder stored inside of the 3-comp sink needs to be moved to the drain board or a separate sink

Jun 22, 2013 (Restoration)

• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Hand sink behind second level ABC bar obstructed by equipment and materials. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.No paper towels at handwashing sink.No soap at handwashing sink. Second level ABC bar unit lacks supplies at call. (Corrected On Site)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Sump pump site in lower level requires cleaning and treatment to eradicate flies and thier harborage observed. Provide professional means and invoice of serviec upon request by DOH.
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  Solid waste storage area rear exterior requiores cleaning, deodorization, with attention to the waste oil unit, keep tops closed.
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Coving along the baseboards in the rear food production facility on the first floor observed missing.

Jun 21, 2013 (Complaint)

• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No soap at handwashing sink.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.
• Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Shellstock tags not with all of the shellstock stored inside of the walk-in refrigerator.
• Food separated and protected
  Raw foods not properly seperated from ready to eat food items. Eggs over ready to eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator, and raw fish stored next to diced tomatoes and other ready to eat items on the line.
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Mold observed on ice machine's plastic drip panel.
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Undercounter refrigerator on the main line is not working (food is stored on ice).
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Rat droppings and flies observed throughout the establishment (dishwashing area, chemical closet, dry storage,and trash area).
• Personal cleanliness
  Food employees observed working with food while not wearing proper hair restraints.
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  Ice scoop stored with the handle inside of the ice machine.
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  No garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder) installed.
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  No covered receptacle in toilet room.
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Mops not stored for proper air drying while not in use.
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Floors and baseboards missing several tiles.

Apr 26, 2012 (Follow-up)

• Correct response to questions
  No CFPM on duty(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Correct response to questions
  No CFPM posted in area visible to customers(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Apr 26, 2012 (Restoration)

Mar 30, 2012 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. Boubacar Idrissa: ServSafe certification No. 1555496; Exam Date 5/19/2009. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment could not provide proof of its employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illness. I provided the establishment with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, interview, and reporting agreement forms. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  No employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illness provided. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the toilet rooms and kitchen. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no handwashing sink in the basement where the prep sink and prep table are located. Food preparation was observed at the prep table. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  The person in charge was unable to provide access to the shellstock tags that they allegedly keep on file. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  Lettuce, cut broccoli, and a pie are uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator. The lettuce is stored directly beneath the unit's compressor. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Dust is accumulating on the walk-in refrigerator's compressor fan guards. (Corrected On Site)
• Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  The establishment now sells raw oysters and there is no consumer advisory notice provided regarding the health risks associated with the consumption or raw or undercooked animal foods. I provided the establishment with a copy of a DC DOH-issued consumer advisory placard. (Corrected On Site)
• Approved thawing methods used
  Bags of frozen shrimp and frozen calamari are thawing at room temperature in a bin of water atop the dishwash machine. (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  There is no visible thermometer in the under counter refrigerator and ice cream freezer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  There are unlabeled containers of spices, condiments, and oil in the cooking area. (Corrected On Site)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  There is an opening in the basement ceiling next to the chemical storage closet and a gap in the wall at the bottom of the basement steps. There are openings at the floor wall juncture in the corner behind the bar. The recessed area adjacent to the bar has a gap around the pipe at the floor wall juncture behind the cases of beer concealed by a curtain. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  Two (2) of the cooks and an employee cutting vegetables in the basement are not wearing hair restraints. (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wet wiping cloths are stored on counters in the cooking area and no sanitizing solutions are prepared. (Corrected On Site)
• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  The plastic flatware at the self-service counter is stored flat and the food-contact surfaces are exposed. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  The dishwash machine's wash temperature was measured at 95 degrees Fahreneheit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  Neither the wash nor rinse temperatures of the dishwash machine reached the minimum 120 degrees Fahrenheit as listed on the unit's data plate. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The garbage disposal unit is out of order. The toilet in the men's room is out of order. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  The garbage disposal unit is directly connected to the 3-compartment sink's drain and needs to be plumbed separately. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room doors in the establishment do not have self-closing devices attached. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  There is no covered receptacle in the women's toilet room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  The ceiling light tubes in the basement are unshielded and are located above utensils and food. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)