Aug 22, 2014 (Follow-up)

Aug 13, 2014 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  No Dc-issued certified food protection manager. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No paper towel for hand washing sink located in the kitchen. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Uncovered food items stored in walk-in-refrgirator and reach-in-refregirator. (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No pest exterminator information provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  No hair restraints for employee working in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Scratched cutting board observed in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  walk-in-refrigeratotr and reach-in-refergirator fans exhaust hood filters are not clean as needed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Apr 07, 2014 (Routine)

• Food separated and protected
  Food items not protected from contaminaton. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper hot holding temperatures
  Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  Labels not provided on working containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Remove cardboard placed on top of cook chicken. (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Unclean non food contact surfaces such as, stainless steel surfaces, shelvings, and walls in rear and front area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Unclean floor under and behind equipment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Nov 26, 2013 (Follow-up)

Nov 18, 2013 (Follow-up)

Nov 07, 2013 (Complaint)

• Correct response to questions
  Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health is not conspicuously posted in the establishment next to the establishment's business license. (Corrected On Site)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illness. I provided the establishemnt with a copy of the DC Food Code employee reporting agreemnt, interview, and medical referral forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  The establishment did not provide proof of an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illness. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There are no paper towels at the dishwash area handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no trash receptacle at the handwashing sink adjacent to the dishwash area handwashing sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  Raw shell eggs are stored in the walk-in refrigerator above a bag of onions. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Utensils are not sanitized after washing. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  There is no sanitizing solution set up in the 3-compartment sink. After being improperly washed and improperly rinsed, the utensils are placed on a shelf above the 3-compartment sink to dry. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  The interior of the ice maker has a buildup of mold, rust, and lime. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper hot holding temperatures
  Chicken breasts and fried chicken wings are held at room temperature on a storage rack in the cooking area. Chicken livers are stored at room temperature on top of a deep fryer. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  The opened pack of unmarked sliced American cheese that was not date marked was still held in the walk-in refrigerator. The cheese was discarded.
• Proper date marking & disposition
  An opened pack of sliced American cheese in the walk-in refrigerator is not date marked; according to the person in charge, the cheese is held for approximately two (2) weeks. The cheese was discarded. (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Ant and roach spray is stored on a shelf among bottles of sauces and cooking oils. (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  A bottle of prescription pills are located on the top shelf of the table near the cash register. (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Toothpaste and mouthwash are stored on the top shelf near the cash register and above the microwave oven. (Corrected On Site)
• Approved thawing methods used
  Chicken livers and fish are being thawed at room temperature in the 3-compartment sink and prep table. (Corrected On Site)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  There are unlabeled plastic bins of unkown food items on the bottom rack of one of the storage racks. (Corrected On Site)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  The peach cobblers do not have nutrional labeling on the package. The sweet potato pies do not have ingredient labeling, nutritional labeling, name of manufacturer, and place of business of the manufacturer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  There are missing ceiling tiles in the employee waiting area. There is a gap at the ceiling/wall juncture above the display freezer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Two (2) fly strips are suspended from the ceiling above the prep tables. Each strip was removed and discarded. An electric pest control device is installed directly above the prep table adjacent to the 3-compartment prep sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  The person in charge did not provide the name of their license pest exterminator or proof of its most recent pest control service. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  Neither the cook nor the sandwich preparer are wearing a hair restraint. (Corrected On Site)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  Plastic cups without handles are stored in large containers of sauces in the walk-in refrigerator. Utensils should be stored in the food items and only dispensing utensils with handles should be used. (Corrected On Site)
• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Plastic food containers are being reused as scoopers and containers to store food other than its original content. All single use containers should be discarded after its original contents have been emptied. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The cutting boards are badly chipped and have numerous grooves. Some of the boards are discolored. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Cardboard is lining the bottom of the beverage refrigerator and prep table shelf. The "particle board shelf" adjacent to the walk-in refrigerator is not coated or sealed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  There is no wash solution in the 3-compartment sink and the dishwasher is washing utensils using only a wet cloth with detergent. No wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions are set up. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  There is no rinse water set up in the 3-compartment sink and the dishwasher is rinsing improperly washed utensils under running water before placing them to dry. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  There are no chemical test strips available to measure the concentration of chlorine sanitizing solutions. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  There is a heavy accumulation of dust on the walk-in refrigerator's compressor fan guard and the door of the beverage refrigerator is unclean. Grease has accumulated on the ventilation hood in the front of the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder) is out of order. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  The lid on the dumpster is open. (Corrected On Site)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  There is a heavy accumulation of dust on ceiling vent covers near the cash register amd sandwich prep areas. The walls behind the drink fountains/dispensers and sandwich prep station have food residue stains. There are cobwebs dangling from the ceiling above the area where chicken is battered. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Clothing and other personal items are placed on storage racks and counters. No lockers are provided in the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  An old griddle that is no longer used in the establishment is stored on a table beneath a ventilation hood. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  The ceiling light tubes above the sandwich prep station are unshielded. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  There is no light (blown bulb) in the display freezer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Oct 21, 2013 (Routine)

• Food properly labeled; original container
  FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (Corrected On Site)
• Personal cleanliness
  EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (Corrected On Site)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  NON WORKING GARBAGE DISPOSAL(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  BROKEN CEILING TILES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jun 25, 2013 (Follow-up)

Jun 20, 2013 (Follow-up)

Jun 14, 2013 (Complaint)

• Proper date marking & disposition
  COOKED (LEFT OVER) PUMPKIN IN REFRIGERATER NOT LABELLED AND DATED. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  CARD BOARD USED ON SHELVES. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  REST-ROOM FOR CLIENT USE IS LOCKED (REPAIR IN 5 DAY),WALK-IN REFRIGERATER IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE (t=50, SHOULD BE REPIRED IN 5 DAY) GARBAGE DISPOSER NOT WORK (REPAIR IN 45 DAY); DISPOSER NOT WORK

Dec 06, 2012 (Follow-up)

Nov 28, 2012 (Follow-up)

Nov 14, 2012 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  Certified Food Protection Manager's certificate issued by the DC Department of Health has expired.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• 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)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  Employees were not washing their hands.(hands washed) (Corrected On Site)
• No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  Employee handled ready to eat food (pickles) with bare hands.(utensil used) (Corrected On Site)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  Working containers of raw chicken inside the walk-in refrigerator were not labeled.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  There was a bug strip overhead the prep table.(removed) (Corrected On Site)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Collard greens were being processed in 2 compartments of the 3 compartment sink; the 3rd compartment had soiled equipment and water in it.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  There is no splash guard between the handsink and the deep fat fryer.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  Employees were not wearing hair restraints.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The wire shelves inside the walk-in refrigerator needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  The floors under equipment thru-out needed cleaning. The walls inside the walk-in refrigerator needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)