Z-BURGER, 3301 14TH ST 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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Sep 18, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 26, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 12 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 05, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 31, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 6 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 08, 2013 | Complaint | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 09, 2013 | Follow-up | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 02, 2013 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 10, 2012 | Preoperational | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Sep 18, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager's certificate issued by the DC Department of Health has expired. ( pending the 45 days notice) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting boards in sandwich preparation units have deep cuts on them and needs to be re-surfaced. ( pending the 45 days notice) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s). (Pending the 45 days notice).
5-DAY NOTICE ABATED, 45-DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 08/26/2014.
N & N pest control invoice date 09/17/2014.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Mushrooms (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Cabbage (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 156.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Strawberries (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Creamer (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 35.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 43.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
Aug 26, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager's certificate issued by the DC Department of Health has expired. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at handwashing sink in ice cream area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Lettuce found in hand sink up front. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw hamburger patties stored above produce. (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
Working containers in walk in refrigerator not labeled. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Cheese burger stored on top of cooked mushrooms (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting boards on sandwich prep units have cuts in them (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Food debris underneath grill and racks in first walk in (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
Mops left stored in mop buckets. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Standing water in basement - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Missing tiles in ceiling on top walk in refrigerator and freezer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Garbage and old boxes left in different areas downstairs. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
PLEASE CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5 DAYS
PLEASE CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 45 DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Sushi bar) | 121.4F |
| American Cheese (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Hamburger cooked (Grill) (Cooking) | 160.3F |
| Raw Beef (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 42.3F |
| Mayonnaise (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.5F |
| Hot Peppers (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.8F |
| Mushrooms (Hot Holding Cabinet) (Hot Holding) | 149.4F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 101.8F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 36.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 32.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | -10.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 131.1F |
Nov 05, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Spatulas were stored between the wall and work station.(moved)
DCMR4310.2-current food inspection report was not posted for public view-COS-posted.
5 day notice abated from the inspection conducted on 10/31/2013.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 103.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 36.3F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.3F |
| Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 134.0F |
| Onions cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 133.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 6.1F |
Oct 31, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Eggs in walk-in refrigerator stored above other food items. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Fruit flies in basement prep area.(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 WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Exterior of food containers in walk-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
U-pipe from the middle sink of 3 compartment sink is leaking; leak from faucet at same time.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
No waste container for food refuse generated from slicer in basement.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS). - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floor in walk-in refrigerator need cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS.
Correct items stated within 5 days and 45 days as indicated. 5 day follow-up will be done on 11/04/2013. If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202) 442 9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 104.0F |
| Beef Patties (Grill) (Cooking) | 187.9F |
| Onion Rings | 43.2F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 43.2F |
| Onions cooked | 130.0F |
| Fries | 156.2F |
| Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - drawer) | 37.6F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 36.5F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | -2.0F |
Mar 08, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(issued) (Corrected On Site)
The DC CFM is Mohammad Estahani: FS50088 will expire 8/28/2014.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 175.0F |
| Onions cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 168.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 38.1F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.1F |
| Veggie Burger (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 29.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 34.8F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 31.8F |
| (Freezer - ice cream) | 13.9F |
Jan 09, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
There was standing water on the floor leading to the basement.(removed) (Corrected On Site)
The DC CFM is Mohammad Estahani: FS50088 will expire 7/28/2014.
5-day notice abated from the inspection conducted on 01/02/2013.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Onions cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 178.0F |
| Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 151.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) | 30.7F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) | 35.2F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 30.9F |
| Hamburger cooked (Grill) (Cooking) | 145.0F |
| Fries (Deep Fryer) (Hot Holding) | 218.0F |
Jan 02, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Correct response to questions
NO CFPM CERTIFICATE POSTED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
SOME COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE SEEN AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OUT OF ORDER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Complaint Notes: Discussed with the restaurant manager about the sanitation protocols, cross contamination thru bare hand contact, gloves use, I went over their sanitation protocols, NO evidences of malpractices or safety concerns were observed.
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
Consumer advisory notice posted.
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, 118.3°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 113.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 35.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 166.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 146.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Hamburger cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
Aug 10, 2012 (Preoperational)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Soft serve unit is large and may obstruct handsink at the walk up bay. Keep the unit from obstructing the sink for access at all times.
Mohammad Esfahani is the CFPM # FS-50088 expires 7-28-2012.
Approved for license issuance.
Ronnie Taylor, area supervisor 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 128.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | -4.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in meat) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) | 38.0F |
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