CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT, 2300 NEW YORK AVE NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Apr 22, 2014 | Complaint | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 21, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 14, 2014 | Complaint | 10 | 5 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Aug 22, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Aug 14, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 09, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 8 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 19, 2013 | Routine | 0 | 2 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Oct 11, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Sep 28, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 21, 2012 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jun 14, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 04, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Apr 22, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
No hot water provided to one of the handwashing sinks within the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.
COMPLAINT GENERATED: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS (UNSUBSTANTIATED)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 (MAIN: 202-535*-2180).
| Temperatures | |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 39.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 136.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Onions raw (Ice) (Cooling) | 47.0F |
| Hamburger cooked (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
Apr 21, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD AT DISPLAY CAES (SANDWICH STATION) IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. (Corrected On Site)
CFPM: INGRID G BROWNE 51730 EXP 03/22/2015. PUT MORE ICE AND WATER TO LET DISPLAY COLD FOOD CASES IMMERSE INTO ICE WATER.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 42.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 20.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 46.0F |
| Lettuce | 44.0F |
| Cheese | 44.0F |
| Meat | 138.0F |
Apr 14, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Correct response to questions
NO CFPM CERTIFICATE POSTED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Management awareness; policy present
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR FOODBORNE ILLNESS (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS ARE LEFT IN THE HANDWASHING SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANWASHING SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN THE KITCHEN'S WALK-IN COOLERS (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/MOLD BUILT UP IN/ON THE ICE BOX MACHINE (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS (Corrected On Site) - Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE POSTED (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY SOME FOOD HANDLERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THERE IS NO AIR GAP BENEATH THE SPRAY HOSE AT THE 3COMPARTMENTS SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Complaint Notes: Discussed with the District Manager about the complaint, multiple violations were found, some risk factors were visible and existed. The establishment was ordered to correct all critical violations at once, on site and, 5days and 45days were given to correct all other violations.
The Business has no written employee's health policy for food-borne illness,a DOH copy is given to the PIC.
NO CFPM ON DURY
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°F
Most recent pest control service date: 03/29/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms. Coleman at 202-535-2180
(Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 113.0°F)
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 121.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 35.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 61.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 55.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Grilled Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 55.0F |
| Tartar Sauce (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 53.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Sauce (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
Aug 22, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: INGLID BROWNE 51720 EXP 03/22/2015. kEEP COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE <41 (YOUR COLD FOOD IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE). NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 08/14/2013.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 128.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 70.0F |
| Onions raw | 68.0F |
| Meatballs | 148.0F |
| Beef | 140.0F |
| Sauce | 142.0F |
Aug 14, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: INGRID BROWNE 51720 EXP 03/22/2015. REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AND LEAKING DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN 5 DAY. OTHER 5 DAY ITEMS IN 08/09/2013 INSPECTION ABATED, UNFINISHED 45 DAY ITEMS PENDING.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 118.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 20.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 41.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 42.0F |
| Vegetables - cut | 42.0F |
| Beef | 142.0F |
| Beef Patties | 140.0F |
Aug 09, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food items on top of the sandwich prep refrigerator are held at improper temperatures. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
There is no visible thermometer in the sandwich prep refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
The plastic squeeze bottles of condiments on the sandwich prep table are unlabeled. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
There is a missing ceiling tile in the rear of the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
The employee working the griddle is not wearing a hair restraint. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The reach-in refrigerator is out of order. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cardboard is lining the walk-in refrigerator shelf. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Ice is built up on the walk-in freezer ceiling and compressor. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
There is no air gap beneath the 3-compartment sink's spray hose. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The cold water knobs at the 3-compartment sink and handwashing sink are out of order. The plumber repaired both knobs. (Corrected On Site) - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
The outdoor grease bin and outdoor dumpster lids are open. (Corrected On Site)
Most recent pest control service dates: 6/24/2013
The establishment's employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness is on file and was reviewed.
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) | 130.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 110.0F |
| Chili (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 187.2F |
| Grilled Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 141.7F |
| Tartar Sauce (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 50.8F |
| Tartar Sauce (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 51.8F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 64.8F |
| Swiss Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 61.3F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 61.7F |
| Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 62.1F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 58.4F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 38.4F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 72.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 37.4F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.1F |
| Chicken Wings (Deep Fryer) (Cooking) | 196.1F |
| Chicken Strips (Deep Fryer) (Cooking) | 205.4F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 7.6F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| Hot Dog (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.1F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 32.1F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 142.2F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 143.1F |
Mar 19, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Thermometers provided & accurate
NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN UNIT. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTH (Corrected On Site)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MS COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 39.0F |
| Beef Patties (Stove) (Cooking) | 169.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Freezer) | 3.0F |
| Beef (Stove) (Cooking) | 168.0F |
Oct 11, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: INGRID BROWNE 51730 EXP 03/22/2015. FAUCET AND DISPOSER REPAIRED. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FREEZER. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 09/28/2012.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 35.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 10.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 42.0F |
| Onions raw | 45.0F |
| Hot Dog | 147.0F |
| Chicken roasted | 144.0F |
Sep 28, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: INGRID BROWNE 51730 EXP 03/22/2015. 5 DAY EXTENSION TO REPAIR FAUCET AT MOP SINK AND DISPOSER. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 202-442-5928 FOR MS. COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 34.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 10.0F |
| Cheese | 50.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 45.0F |
| Lettuce | 44.0F |
| Chicken | 142.0F |
Sep 21, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
HOT WATER MFAUCET NOT WORK AT HAND SINK. - Proper hot holding temperatures
CHICKEN IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD IN DISPLAY CASES ARE OUT OF TEMPERATURE. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
FAUCET LEAKING AT MOP SINK. WALK-IN REFRIGERATER IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE.
CFPM:INGRID BROWNE 51730 EXP 03/22/2015. CORRECT ITEMS CITED WITHIN 5 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 55.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 10.0F |
| Onions raw | 60.0F |
| Cheese | 55.0F |
| Mayonnaise | 60.0F |
| Chicken roasted | 110.0F |
| Chicken fried | 140.0F |
| Sauce | 142.0F |
Jun 14, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM:INGRID G BROWN FS-51730 EXP 03/22/2015. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 06/04/2012. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| Sauce | 140.0F |
| Beef | 135.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 45.0F |
| Onions raw | 47.0F |
Jun 04, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
MOLD GROWTH IN ICE MAKER. (Corrected On Site)
FCPM: INGRIS BROWNE PASSED PROMETRIC EXAM ON 03/22/2012. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 37.0F |
| Cheese | 140.0F |
| Fries | 168.0F |
| Beef | 172.0F |
| Onions raw | 45.0F |
| Mayonnaise | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 42.0F |
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