COFFEE EXPRESS, 1250 H ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mar 28, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
|
Mar 21, 2014 | Routine | 8 | 7 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jul 31, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 26, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Mar 28, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Hot water not present at hand sink in toilet room. (REPEAT)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 5-DAY NOTICE AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.
OTHER 5-DAY NOTICE IS ABATED (25 DCMR 3410.1).
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 (MAIN: 202-535-2180)
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 65.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 105.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cooling) | 49.0F |
| Egg Salad (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken salad (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Mar 21, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
No documented employee health policy on site. Documents presented to manager by inspector on site. (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds on two occasions. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No hand washing sign at hand sink in kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Yogurt parfait and cut fruit(with melons) stored in insufficient ice bath temp at 55 and 56 degrees. Tomatoes in a double pan in cold holding well temp 46. (Corrected On Site) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Rodent bait observed outside of closed container underneath reach in cooler. Trap is damaged, poison is loose. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Container of bleach (used as sanitizer) on site is not labeled. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food is stored in closet inside restroom. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Food handler not wearing hair restraint while prepping sandwiches. (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Utensils stored in standing water on line. (Corrected On Site) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Plastic ware is not stored with handles up. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Grocery bags are used for prepped food storage. (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Test strips for chemical sanitizer are not available. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Hot water not present at hand sink in restroom. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floors beneath equipment have heavy dust/dirt buildup. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 106.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 107.0F |
| Cantaloupes (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 56.0F |
| Parfait (Ice) (Cold Holding) | 55.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Turkey (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 15.8F |
Jul 31, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS.COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Jul 26, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
HAND SINK IN THE RESTROOM DID NOT HAVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT VISIT. - Proper cold holding temperatures
SANDWHICH PREP UNIT WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE REMOVED FROM THIS UNIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WTIHIN FIVE DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPRERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 57.8F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 8.1F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 64.7F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
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