VIPS CATERING, 1750 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 21, 2014 | Routine | 6 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 24, 2014 | Routine | 5 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 05, 2013 | Routine | 6 | 3 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jan 28, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 18, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 27, 2012 | Routine | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Nov 21, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN ICE BOX WITH MOLD NUILT IN, UNCLEAN CAN OPENER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED WITH DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND GROOVES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT'S FLOOD, EQUIPMENTS, WALLS, DOOR KNOBS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
NO ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 110 DEGREES F AT SOME HANDSINKS (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING AND OUT OF ORDER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
UNEEDED AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT TO BE REMOVED OR WELL MAINTAINED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Most recent pest control service date: 11/01/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms Coleman at 202-535-2180
(Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 120.6°F)
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 72.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 96.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Diced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Bologna (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Fruit - cut or sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Diced Ham (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Greenleaf Lettuce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Endive (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Roast Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Jul 24, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
SHOES SHOULD BE SEPERATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Label Exterior Food Bins(Flour) . (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed roach activity and crawling insect at dry storage area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Keep hot and cold water faucet on at all times.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Remove heavy grease build up under filters.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
A 5-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS.COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Cooking) | 300.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | -5.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Dec 05, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
No employee observed washing hands between switching tasks at the time inspection. Note: Employees were educated and instructed to properly wash their hands during inspection. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
The hand washing sinks were not stocked with disposable paper towels and soap at the time inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 24 HOURS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No running hot water provided at the handwashing sink located next to the prep table.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 24 HOURS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
The handwashing sink at the cookline was not operational.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 24 HOURS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Ready-to-eat foods were not date marked while being stored in the refrigerators. CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
The metal stem thermometer was not caliberated.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The spray hose at the 3-compartment sink is leaking water. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
The garbage disposal is not supplied with cold water.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM: MR. JOSHUA HUH PRESENTED A TEST SCORE PAPER WITH A PASS MARK FROM PROMETRIC, DATED 11/04/2013. INSTRUCTION GIVEN TO RENEW CFPM LICENSE GIVEN BY WASHINGTON DC GOVERNMENT.
CORRECT ITEMS AS STATED WITHIN 24 HOURS. CORRECT ITEMS AS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. CORRECT ITEMS AS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE QUESIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 116.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Cheese (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beans (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Beef (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Sauce (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Lasagna (Walk-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 15.0F |
| Wraps (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 32.0F |
| Fruit Salad (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
Jan 28, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:DISPOSER REPAIRED. CFPM: ZENIA FUENTES FS-46244 EXP 10/15/2013, NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 01/18/2013.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 20.0F |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 40.0F |
Jan 18, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Garbage disposal unit is out of order. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Clean floor where needed through. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Clothing stored on food storage shelving units. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Certified Food Manager Zenia Fuentes FS#46244 expire 10-15-13.
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 5 DAYS AND NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. RONNIE TYALOR, SUEPRVISOR ON (202)442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Tuna Salad | 45.0F |
| Turkey sliced | 40.0F |
| Chicken salad | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 40.0F |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 36.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 0.0F |
| Hot Water (Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
Sep 27, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Clogged drain inside of the storage room(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Kitchen close at time of call
Correct stated item within 45days
If you have any questions,please call area supervisor Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman at (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 120.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Pasta seafood (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -10.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | -10.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
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