CAFE RECESS, 209 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jan 10, 2013 | Routine | 4 | 1 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Feb 22, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
|
Feb 03, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
Jan 10, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
HAND SINK ON THE LOWER LEVEL WAS BLOCKED AT VISIT. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
ALL FOOD STORED IN THE WALK IN UNITS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.ALL FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. SEVERAL ITEMS WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT.ALL OPENED FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE PLACED IN A SEALED TIGHT CONTAINER.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL OF THE ITEMS ON THE SALAD BAR WERE NOT IN COMPLANCE AT VISIT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ON ICE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE COMPLIANCE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
ALL FOOD STORED IN THE REACH AND WALK IN UNITS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES. SEVERAL ITEMS WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
LINENS WERE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT VISIT. LINENS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH. NO SANITIZING BUCKETS WERE OBSERVED.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
BUSINESS LICENSE WAS EXPIRED. MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE NEW LICENSE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
| Beef (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 159.0F |
| Pork (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 155.9F |
| Potatoes (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 152.6F |
| Meatballs (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 147.6F |
| White Fish (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 144.3F |
| Fish - Whiting (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding) | 146.2F |
| Potato salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 65.0F |
| Chicken salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 61.5F |
| Avocado (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 65.0F |
| Bean Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 60.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.2F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 38.1F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.7F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.6F |
Feb 22, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: YOUNG LEE FS-49772 EXP 10/05/2014. pH METER IS ODERED FROM LAMOTTE CO. WAITING FOR DELIVERY. PARASITES DESTRUCTION LETTER IS ON THE WAY FROM TRUE WORLD (SUPPLIER). NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 02/04/2012. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| Mixed Vegetables (Hot Holding Display Unit) | 138.0F |
| Fruit - cut or sliced (Refrigerator - deli display) | 44.0F |
Feb 03, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
NO STATEMSENT FROM FISH SUPPLIER STATING PARASITE DESTRUCTION (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
FOOD CONTAINERS OPENED. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
NO pH METER FOR SUSHI PREPARATION.
CFPM: YOUNG LEE FS-49772 EXP 10/05/2014. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 5.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 40.0F |
| Asparagus | 44.0F |
| Beef and Broccoli | 138.0F |
| Carrots | 43.0F |
| Cheese | 42.0F |
| Chicken roasted | 130.0F |
| Cucumbers | 42.0F |
| Fish fried | 133.0F |
| Fruit - cut or sliced | 41.0F |
| Gravy | 140.0F |
| Mixed Vegetables | 142.0F |
| Onions raw | 42.0F |
| Peppers | 43.0F |
| Potatoes | 135.0F |
| Rice steamed | 142.0F |
| Sushi | 60.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 42.0F |
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