CAFE RECESS, 209 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE RECESS
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 209 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, 20003, Washington DC
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 28, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Jul 28, 2014Restoration01Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Jul 25, 2014Follow-up50Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Jul 18, 2014Routine37Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Sep 11, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Aug 20, 2013Change of Ownership612Details / Comments

Jul 28, 2014 (Restoration)


Violations: Comments:
LICENSE RESTORED

If you have any questions, please call area supervisor, Ms. Coleman, at 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)134.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)121.0F
(Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)37.0F
(Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)33.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)32.0F
(Freezer) (Cold Holding)0.0F

Jul 25, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE ABATED BEFORE THE LICENSE CAN BE RESTORED.
SUBMIT RODENT CONTROL PLAN CORRECTIVE PLAN-OF-ACTION FOR PEST INFESTATION VIOLATIONS;A COPY HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO MANAGER AT VISIT.
SUMMARY SUSPENSION: (In order for 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 the DOH).
IF YOU HAVE QUESTION, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JAQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
(Walk-in Refrigerator)40.0F
(Walk-in Freezer)0.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Rice (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding)150.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)110.0F
Pasta Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)44.0F

Jul 18, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
DC CFPM: CHINH NGUYEN, FS-56585, EXP: 05/24/2016
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
TRIP HAZARD OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN (NO GAURAD RAIL FOR THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FROM THE UPSTAIR KITCHEN).
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)110.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)110.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)110.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)38.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)40.0F
(Walk-in Freezer)0.0F
Beef Stew (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding)140.0F
Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding)143.0F
Rice (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding)148.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cooling)50.0F
Pork (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cooling)53.0F
Pasta Salad (Salad Bar) (Cooling)54.0F
Tuna Salad (Salad Bar) (Cooling)54.0F

Sep 11, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
NO OBJECTION TO ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSE.

Temperatures
(Handwashing Sink)115.0F
Cheese (Cold Holding)41.2F
Rice (Hot Holding)155.0F
Beef (Hot Holding)165.0F
Potatoes (Hot Holding)150.0F

Aug 20, 2013 (Change of Ownership)


Violations: Comments:
Most recent pest control service date: 8/9/2013

The establishment has posted in the ''Big 5'' foodborne illness however they were provided with the DC Food Code employee medical referral and reporting agreement forms.

The establishment's certificate of occupancy only approves use of the premises' 1st floor. The basement is used for food storage, warewashing, food preparation, et cetera therefore the certificate has to be amended to approve use of the basement in the food establishment.

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS

NOT APPROVED FOR CHANGE OF OWNEERSHIP OF RESTAURANT LICENSE

If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mrs. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, at 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)116.2F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)136.1F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)136.1F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)136.6F
Spinach (Stove) (Cooking)172.3F
Orange Chicken (Deep Fryer) (Cooking)216.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)134.6F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)136.1F
Shrimp raw (Table) (Preparation)36.4F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)44.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling)48.9F
Chicken Wings (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)57.5F
(Freezer - walk-in)10.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)34.0F
Spinach (Table) (Preparation)60.3F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)130.4F
Beef (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)39.1F
Chicken (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)42.6F
(Refrigerator - under counter)41.0F
Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Turkey sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)52.6F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)42.0F
Ham sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)51.4F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)60.9F
Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)60.2F
(Refrigerator - under counter)50.8F
Chicken (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)49.8F
Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)54.8F
Roasted Chicken (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)142.2F
BBQ Pork Ribs (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)152.6F
Fried Rice (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)146.0F
Orange Chicken (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)143.4F
Meatballs (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)141.8F
Pork Chop (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)139.7F
Baked Tilapia (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)138.3F
Tuna Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)54.3F
Honeydew Melons (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)57.2F
Cantaloupes (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)62.4F
Watermelon (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)62.4F
Lettuce spring mix (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)64.0F
Lettuce romaine (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)59.0F

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