CARRIBEAN BEST, 1370 H ST NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CARRIBEAN BEST
Type: DELICATESSEN
Address: 1370 H ST NE, 20002, Washington DC
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Jul 02, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 02, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Jun 26, 2014Routine12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jan 14, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Dec 27, 2013Follow-up21Details / Comments
  • Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Dec 20, 2013Routine32Details / Comments
  • Food properly labeled; original container
Jan 23, 2013Routine01Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 11, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 27, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Aug 21, 2012Routine03Details / Comments

Jul 02, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: WINSOME FAULKNER, FS-53383, EXP: 08/30/2015
MOST RECENT PEST EXTERMINATION SERVICE DATE: 07/02/2014.
5 DAY ITEM ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 06/26/2014.
45 DAY ITEM PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 06/26/2014.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)134.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)130.0F
Oxtails (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)192.0F
Vegetables - cut (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)183.0F
Brown Stew Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)179.0F
Chicken curried (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)161.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)0.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F

Jun 26, 2014 (Routine)


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

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)113.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)112.0F
Rice and Beans (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding)123.0F
Rice (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding)134.0F
Beef (Hot Water Bath) (Hot Holding)143.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)0.0F
(Freezer) (Cold Holding)0.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)32.0F

Jan 14, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Recent pest exterminator invoice date 12/28/2013.
5-DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/27/2013.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)118.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Freezer) (Cold Holding)0.0F
(Freezer) (Cold Holding)5.0F

Dec 27, 2013 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: WINSOME FAULKNER 53383 EXP 08/30/2015. 5 DAY EXTENSION TO FINISHED ITEMS UNFINISHED FROM 12/20/2013 INSPECTION AND CORRECT ITEMS STATED.
Temperatures
Hot Water120.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)45.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)18.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)20.0F
Chicken142.0F
Goat144.0F
Rice and Beans140.0F

Dec 20, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: WINSOME FAULKNER 53383 EXP 08/30/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAY AND 45 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water120.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)20.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)17.0F
Goat140.0F
Chicken curried142.0F
Oxtails140.0F
Rice and Beans142.0F

Jan 23, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CALLMS COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)118.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
Goat (Stew) (Cooking)153.0F
(Freezer)3.0F
Curried Goat (Table) (Holding)148.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Beef Patties (Warmer) (Hot Holding)165.0F

Oct 11, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
WINSOME FAULKNER 53383 EXP 08/30/2015. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 08/27/2012.
Temperatures
Hot Water114.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Freezer)18.0F
Rice and Beans132.0F
Chicken curried140.0F

Aug 27, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: WINSOME FAULKNER 40064 EXP 05/03.2012, PASSED EXAM OBTAINED CERTIFICATE FROM JBL NUTRITION SERVICES. 45 DAY EXTENSION TO PROVIDE DC FOOD MANAGER CARD.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)35.0F
(Freezer)17.0F
Mixed Vegetables158.0F
Chicken curried148.0F
Rice140.0F

Aug 21, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOOD MANAGER: WINSOME FAULKNER #40064 EXP 05/03/2012. CORRECT ITES STATED AND PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD MANAGER WITHIN 5 DAYS. QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 202-442-5928 FOR MS COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR.
Temperatures
Hot Water114.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)32.0F
(Freezer)18.0F
Mixed Vegetables147.0F
Chicken curried148.0F
Rice steamed138.0F

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