AMSTERDAM FALAFELSHOP, 2425 18TH 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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May 20, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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May 06, 2014 | Follow-up | 2 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 03, 2014 | FIRE RESTORATION | 1 | 3 | Details / Comments |
May 20, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
No variance for pickling beet and cauliflower.(45 day notice continued from 5/06/2014)
The DC CFM is Michael Ryan: FS5511 will expire 12/20/2015.
5 day notice abated from the inspection conducted on 5/06/2014.
If you have any questions contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 100.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 39.7F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.1F |
| Beets (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 39.8F |
| (Deep Fryer) | 295.0F |
| Cucumbers (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 38.7F |
May 06, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Eggs stored above ready to eat produce. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item held at improper temperatures. The main self-service buffet was at improper temperatures. In addition, the establishment hold fries and eggplant at room temperature prior to recooking. The managers stated an intent to use time as a public health control however the process were not in place upon inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
The establishment pickles beets and cauliflower at room temperature but does not have a variance for the specialized process. There is a haccp plan in place. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Insufficient sneeze guard for self-service buffet. (45 day notice pending from inspection conducted on 4/3/2014) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Bread stored on floor in a pan on main cook line. Pickled items stored under kitchen sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Sponges in use for cleaning. Sponges discarded. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cardboard is lining the shelves. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Notices abated: DCMR: 1900.1, 824.1 2900.1
45 day notice pending from inspection conducted on 4/3/2014:
DCMR: 820.1
Correct items stated within 5 days.
Correct items stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 125.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Lettuce (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Hummus (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Cucumbers (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| salsa (Cold Buffet) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
| Pickeled Beets (Plastic Bucket) (Holding) | 70.0F |
| Pickled Cauiflower (Plastic Bucket) (Holding) | 69.0F |
| Pickled Beets (Plastic Bucket) (Holding) | 69.0F |
| Fries (Pan) (Holding) | 70.0F |
Apr 03, 2014 (FIRE RESTORATION)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
INTERIOR OF REACH IN UNIT ON LOWER LEVEL CONTAINED FOOD PARTICLES. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
CHEMICALS WERE NOT STORED PROPERLY AT VISIT. CHEMICALS WERE STORED TO CLOSE TO A FOOD STORAGE AREA AT VISIT. - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE ADAQUATE SNEEZE GUARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS ON THE SALAD BAR.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
ESTABLISHMENT HAD A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE RESTROOM. MANAGER STATED IT WAS DUE TO A LEAK ON THE UPPER LEVEL. A CONTRACTOR WAS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2014 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM-MICHAEL Q. RYAN FS-55111 EXP 12/20/15
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE DAY OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 107.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 34.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.2F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 3.3F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -18.4F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 34.2F |
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