DRAGON EXPRESS, 1855 7TH 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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Aug 20, 2014 | Complaint | 1 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 26, 2014 | Restoration | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 24, 2014 | Complaint | 7 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 14, 2013 | Complaint | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 17, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 7 | Details / Comments |
Aug 20, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
RAW CHICKEN STORED WITH VEGETABLES IN FREEZER (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
NON WORKING THERMOMETER IN REACH IN UNIT (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS, STOVE.REFRIGERATION UNIT AND UTENSIL ARE DIRTY. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREA (Corrected On Site)
FOR QUENSTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 117.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 42.0F |
| Beef (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 19.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Fried Rice (Stove) (Preparation) | 148.0F |
| Fish - Tilapia (Stove) (Preparation) | 156.0F |
Jul 26, 2014 (Restoration)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
Pre-packed cut fruits offered for sale and lack pull, prepared on or sell by dates inside customer service display refrigeration unit. (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Wooden counters and racks observed in the dry goods storage room are untreated, porous wood. Units must be marine treated with nontoxic food grade coating to prevent molding and allow cleaning. - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Toilet room door lacks self closing device.
All critical items abated at call, approved to open ands sell food to the public as of this date and time.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 123.0F |
| Watermelon (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | -3.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Jul 24, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
Cooks not washing their hands in handsinks, not using hand soap, and not properly. - No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
Cook cutting raw chicken with bare hands. - Food separated and protected
Raw food stored above ready to eat food in walk in refrigerator. - Proper date marking & disposition
No labels on hazardous food stored in walk in refrigerator for more than 24 hours. - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Bleach stored on same shelving area as cooking oil and sauces. - Food properly labeled; original container
Working containers in grill reach in units not labeled. - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Presence of cockroaches found stuck under tape in handwashing signs, boxes under front counter, and on the floor near the walk in refrigerator. Mice droppings found on shelving units with bleach and cooking oil. - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food in walk in stored in re-used bucket and directly on the floor. - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Broccoli left on countertop near grill uncovered. - Gloves used properly
Gloves not being changed when changing tasks. - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting boards have deep cuts. - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Microwave underneath front counter had heavy food spills. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Cardboard used as liner on floor in walk in - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Grill hoods have heavy grease build up.
COMPLAINT VALID. SUMMARY SUSPENSION ISSUED. For restoration, a re-inspection fee ($100-Business hours/$400 Non-business hours) must be paid and all violations must be abated.
If you have any questions, please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 141.4F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 145.2F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 37.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 39.0F |
Mar 14, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No soap at handwashing sink.No paper towels at handwashing sink.(handsink at the end of cooks station)(provided) (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Employees were not wearing hair restraints while preparing food.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Containers used to flour chicken needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No self-closing device on the restroom door.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct items stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 118.0F |
| Fried Rice (Wok) (Cooking) | 154.9F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 36.9F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 34.3F |
| Fries (Deep Fryer) (Cooking) | 303.0F |
| Chicken Nuggets (Deep Fryer) (Cooking) | 304.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 3.6F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 35.4F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 6.2F |
Sep 17, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
Food items/containers stored inside refrigeration units not properly date-marked. (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer(s) located inside reach-in & walk-in refrigerator(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Food items/containers stored inside refrigeration units not properly labelled. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
Foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints. (Corrected On Site) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Single-service items not stored in plastic sleeves. (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non-food contact surfaces - shelves and equipment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Self-closure device on toilet room door in need of repair. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floor in need of cleaning. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM - FENG ZHENG - #FS-48131 - expires 07/12/2104 CORRECT
CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WERE CORRECTED ON SITE
NON-CRITICAL ITEMS STATED MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN 45-DAYS (10/01/12)IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 19.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 21.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 21.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -14.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 27.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 30.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 6.0F |
| Drinks (Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| Rice steamed (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Fish (Table) (Receiving Food) | 166.0F |
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