EQUINOX RESTAURANT, 818 CONNECTICUT AVE 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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Oct 15, 2013 | Follow-up | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 03, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 2 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Mar 26, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 12, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Oct 15, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND HAVE NUMEROUS GROOVES (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 10/03/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.2°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing sink - bakery) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 39.0F |
| Bacon (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Cauliflower (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Mozzarella Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Lettuce romaine (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
Sep 03, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Department of health food managers certificate not provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand sink not easy accessible to. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Food items must be protected from contamination. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site)
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION WITHIN 5 DAYS.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 118.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Salmon | 41.0F |
| Scallops | 40.0F |
| Hamburger Patty Raw | 52.0F |
| Shrimp raw | 50.0F |
| Corn | 39.0F |
| Onions raw | 40.0F |
| Peaches | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 40.0F |
Mar 26, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
CFPM MELANIE McCORMICK EXP. 08/16/2014.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
Mar 12, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
ITEMS WERE STORED IN THE ICE AT VISIT. NO ITEMS MAY BE STORED IN THE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMERS.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACE WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT. 1) ICE MACHINE CONTAINED SLIGHT MOLD BUILD UP BEHIND THE DRIP PANEL.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM-MELAINE MCCORMICK PASSED EXAM 8/16/11. TO OBTAIN THE DC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CARD BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO 899 NORTH CAPITAL STREET NE MON-FRI 8:30AM-4:00PM. 1) SERVE SAFE CERTIFICATE AND TEST SCORE 2) CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR 35.00 DOLLARS 3) TWO FORM OF ID ONE WITH A PICTURE.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
ALL ITEMS MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN FIVE DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 125.8F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.8F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | -5.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.2F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
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