BIG CHAIR CAFE, 2122 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG CHAIR CAFE
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 2122 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, 20020, Washington DC
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Sep 23, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Sep 23, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
Sep 19, 2014Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
Sep 11, 2014Routine10Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Mar 11, 2014Follow-up21Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Mar 11, 2014Restoration00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Mar 06, 2014Complaint24Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Sep 11, 2013Routine12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 06, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Apr 26, 2013Routine22Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jan 16, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jan 09, 2013Routine02Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
May 02, 2012Routine12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Mar 20, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Mar 08, 2012Complaint310Details / Comments

Sep 23, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM; BANTAMLAK YIMENU 62261 EXP 05/08/2017. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 09/11/2014 AND 09/19/2014.
Temperatures
Hot Water120.0F
Chicken (Reach-in Refrigerator)40.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)40.0F

Sep 19, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
FOOD MANAGER BANTAMLAK YIMENU PASSED EXAM ON 05/08/2014 NOT RECOGNIZED BY DC GOVERNMENT. 24 HOUR EXTENSION TO CORRECT ITEMS STATED. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)39.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)41.0F

Sep 11, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAY. QUESTIONS,PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS.COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)40.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)42.0F
Chicken40.0F

Mar 11, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Summary of suspension: In order for the license to be restored a re-inspection fee of $ 100 normal business hours or $ 400 non-business hours must be paid and all items must be abated and approved by DOH.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928

Temperatures
(Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Mar 11, 2014 (Restoration)

Comments:
LICENSE RESTORED
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Mar 06, 2014 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)116.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Sep 11, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: MICHAEL L STERING 54365 EXP 02/08/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED ON SITE AND IN 45 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)38.0F
Tomatoes sliced40.0F
Mayonnaise38.0F
Onions raw38.0F
Ham sliced38.0F

May 06, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
SANDWICH STATION AND PIPE LEAKING REPAIRED. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 04/24/2013.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)40.0F
Tomatoes sliced40.0F
Peppers40.0F
Soup160.0F

Apr 26, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: MICHAEL STERLING 54365 EXP 02/08/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL MS. COLEMAN(SUPERVISOR) AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
Tomatoes sliced44.0F
Milk40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)70.0F

Jan 16, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: NICHAEL L STERLING 54365 EXP 02/08/2015. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 01/09/2013.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)38.0F
Mayonnaise40.0F
Tomatoes sliced38.0F
Lettuce40.0F
Hot Dog138.0F

Jan 09, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOOD MANAGER, MICHAEL STARTING, IS CERTIFIED, NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED BY DC GOVERNMENT. CORRECT ITEMS STATED IN 5 DAYS AND 45 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)38.0F
Mayonnaise38.0F
Lettuce40.0F
Hot Dog158.0F

May 02, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Chicken Wings (Deep Fryer) (Cooking)170.0F
Turkey Burger (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)110.0F

Mar 20, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: YIMENU BANTAMIAK FS-44829 EXP 08/22/2013. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 03/08/2012. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water112.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F

Mar 08, 2012 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
The DC CFM is Yimenu Bantamiak: FS44829 will expire 8/22/2013.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS AS INDICTATED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Hot Dog (Grill) (Cooking)140.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F

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