TASTE OF INDIA, 2621 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TASTE OF INDIA
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 2621 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, 20008, Washington DC
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Sep 09, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Sep 09, 2014Routine14Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 11, 2014RESTORATION00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Feb 10, 2014Follow-up32Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Approved thawing methods used
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Jan 15, 2014Routine52Details / Comments
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Nov 01, 2013Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Oct 22, 2013Routine55Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Apr 29, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Apr 18, 2013Routine27Details / Comments

Sep 09, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The DC CFM is Sharif Hussain: FS54815 will expire 12/15/2015.
Correct items stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)112.0F
Sauce (Stove) (Cooking)215.0F
Chicken curried (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)43.5F
Beef (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)43.2F
Lentils (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.6F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.5F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)41.5F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)37.8F
Chicken Wings (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.9F

Feb 11, 2014 (RESTORATION)

Comments:
ALL ITEMS ARE ABATED
LICENSE RESTORED
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)116.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)37.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)3.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)40.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F

Feb 10, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
SUMMARY CLOSURE
DO NOT OPERATE. YOU MUST PAY $100.00 TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AFTER ALL ITEMS ARE CORRECTED.
YOU MUST PROVIDE A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR THE PEST CONTROL
CALL MR RONNIE TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)113.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)49.0F
(Freezer)12.0F
Beef (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)12.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F

Jan 15, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM-MAJIBUR RAHAMAN FS-54814 EXP 1/15/15
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)120.0F
Spinach (Stove) (Hot Holding)178.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)199.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)41.7F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)45.7F
Lamb (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.9F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)37.7F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)5.3F

Nov 01, 2013 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
5day notice abated
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)112.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)110.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Marinara Sauce (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F

Oct 22, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
THE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE IS PRINTED ON MENU
Correct stated items within 5days and 45days
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 10/22/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.0°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)111.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)116.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)113.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)111.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Beef Stew (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Chicken jerked (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Lamb (Steam Cooker) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Tomato Basil Soup (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Mixed Vegetables (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)143.0F

Apr 29, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
5-DAY NOTICE (25 DCMR 1005.1) ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 4/18/13.

CFPM: SHARIF HUSSAIN (54815) EXP.12/15/15

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)110.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)4.0F
Beef Kabob (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Rice (Oven) (Reheating)130.0F
Potatoes (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Lentils (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)33.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Spinach (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)31.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)37.0F

Apr 18, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5- AND 45-DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.

CFPM: SHARIF HUSSAIN (54815) EXP.12/15/15

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)110.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)3.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)111.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)113.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)43.0F
Samosa Filling (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Chicken Tika Masala (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)112.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)130.0F
Sauce (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Beef Curry (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Spinach (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Lentils (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Chiken TIka Masala (Stove) (Reheating)177.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)43.0F

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