BUSBOYS & POETS, 1025 5TH ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BUSBOYS & POETS
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 1025 5TH ST NW, 20001, Washington DC
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Oct 29, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Approved thawing methods used
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Oct 29, 2014Routine46Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food obtained from approved source
  • Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
May 06, 2014Routine1112Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jan 28, 2014Routine23Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Mar 08, 2013Routine42Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Nov 30, 2011Follow-up00Details / Comments

Oct 29, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT THE ITEMS WITH IN 45-DAY

DC ISSUED CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER - ABOUBACAR SYLLA, FS-62103, EXP- 06/13/2017.

RECENT PEST CONTROL INVOICE DATED - 10/15/2014.

CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON THE MENU.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY REVIEWED AND CHECKED FROM THE FILE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037

Temperatures
Avocado (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Sliced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Ham (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Pepperoni (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)28.0F
Rice (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)33.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)34.0F
Chicken salad (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Cheese (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Sauce (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)34.0F
Potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)159.0F
Grits (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)154.0F
Sauce (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)148.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)118.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)135.0F
Hot Water (2-compartment sink)128.0F
Hot Water (Dishwashing Machine - Final Rinse Cycle)200.0F
Hot Water (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)152.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)56.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)48.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)40.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)38.0F
(Freezer)-15.0F
(Freezer)-30.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F

May 06, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS

AIR TEMPERATURE IN KITCHEN IS 88 DEGREES F, WHICH MAY BE IMPACTING COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TWO BAGS OF MUSSELS WITHOUT SHELL STOCK TAGS ARE DESTROYED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE INSPECTOR.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)134.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)138.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)126.0F
(Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle)203.0F
(Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)151.0F
(Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle)181.0F
(Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)151.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)39.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)39.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)-1.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)-5.0F
Sour Cream (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Greek Yogurt (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Balsamic Onions (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)65.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Falafel (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)54.0F
Fish (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)53.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Sausage (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)53.0F
Salmon (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Meat (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)53.0F
Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)114.0F
Onions cooked (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)135.0F
Black Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Mashed potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)117.0F

Jan 28, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM; ABOUBACA SYLLA 61314 EXP 02/13/2014. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAY. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water114.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)50.0F
(Refrigerator - counter top)40.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)50.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)42.0F
Soup160.0F
Soup158.0F
Mushrooms144.0F
Chicken144.0F
Onions raw40.0F
Greens48.0F
Tomatoes chopped50.0F
Cheese42.0F

Mar 08, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)115.0F
Chili (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)148.0F
Greens (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)147.0F
Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)160.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)146.0F
(Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)39.5F
Fries (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)165.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)35.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)36.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)-8.6F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)-4.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.9F

Nov 30, 2011 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for foodborne illness.
CFPM Juan C. Amaya FS-40268 Exp. 02/22/2012
Consumer advisory notice printed on the menu
Most recent pest control service date: 11/07/2011
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer: Quaternary Ammonium, 400 ppm, 0.0 pH, 92.1°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)124.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)127.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)124.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)125.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
Broccoli (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Pepperoni (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Spinach (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F

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