ETHIOPIC RESTAURANT (N), 401 H ST 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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| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Dec 18, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 22, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 3 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jul 25, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 16, 2013 | Routine | 1 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 05, 2013 | Routine | 0 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 27, 2012 | Follow-up | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 13, 2012 | Routine | 5 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 25, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 17, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 4 | Details / Comments |
Dec 18, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:Certified Food Manager Ephrem Ergete FS#53651 expire 8-31-15.
VIOLATIONS CITED ON 11-22-13 WAS ABATED.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
Nov 22, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Mold observed in the ice machine. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold foods such as sliced tomato not held at proper temperature. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
No proper date marking for potentially hazardous food items stored in reach-in-refrgirator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Unlabeled squeeze bottle observed in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food items stored on the floor in dry food storage area. (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITH 5 DAYS
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Ms. Jacqueline Coleman at 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Cold Holding) | 74.0F |
| Lentils (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
Jul 25, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:5 DAY ITEM ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED 7/16/13.
25 DCMR 1900.1
45 DAY 1TEM CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED 7/16/13.
25 DCMR 1524.1,1903.1,3201.1 AND 2911.1.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS COLEMAN (202) 442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 37.5F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Steak raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 149.0F |
| Greens (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 152.0F |
| Peas (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Tomato Soup (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Chicken curried (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| Corn (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 149.0F |
| Vegetable Soup (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 162.0F |
Jul 16, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Need employee must wash hand sign at the hand sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inside the dish wash machine and the cutting board need cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
Need thermometer inside the refrigerators.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Shelves need cleaning at the food prep area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Need self closing device on the toilet room door.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floor need cleaning under the cooking units(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WiTHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS COLEMAN (202)442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Meat (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| Chick Peas (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 148.0F |
| Split Pea Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 175.0F |
Mar 05, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Food observed cooling sitting in large pans out at room temperature.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food stored on the floor.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 147.0F |
| Peas (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 163.0F |
| Cabbage (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 143.0F |
| Potato Soup (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 152.0F |
| Lentils (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 169.0F |
| Chick Peas (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 177.0F |
| Greens (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 123.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 36.0F |
| Beef (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 7.0F |
| Peas (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.8F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Lentils (Table) (Cooling) | 103.0F |
| Beef Stew (Table) (Cooling) | 90.0F |
| Potatoes (Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 83.0F |
Nov 27, 2012 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cooling time & temperatures
Food is not meeting the cooling requirements as cited 11/13/12. - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s) as cited 11/13/12. - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Mice droppings observed in storage area as cited 11/13/12.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 5-DAY NOTICE(further action shall be taken)
45-DAY NOTICE PENDING, FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/13/12.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Beef (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 10.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 146.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 74.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 118.0F |
| Chick Peas (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 96.0F |
| Cabbage (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Beef (Table) (Cooling) | 64.0F |
Nov 13, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper cooling time & temperatures
Food is not meeting cooling requirements.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Ready to eat, potentially hazardous foods are not date marked.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Food being cooled stored out room temperature in large pots.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Mice droppings observed in storage area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Holes observed in the wall.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Mice droppings on floor and shelves.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
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 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 133.0F |
| (Freezer) | 17.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 34.0F |
| Cabbage (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 126.0F |
| Potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 125.0F |
| Greens (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 127.0F |
| Chick Peas (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 158.0F |
| Beef (Stove) (Cooking) | 164.0F |
| Beef (Table) (Cooling) | 101.0F |
| Cabbage (Table) (Cooling) | 83.0F |
| Peas (Table) (Cooling) | 83.0F |
Jul 25, 2012 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Approved thawing methods used
Beef thawing out at room temperature as cited 7/17/12. (Corrected On Site)
5-DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/17/12.
45-DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/17/12.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| Beef (Table) (Thawing) | 64.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 37.0F |
Jul 17, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health is not conspicuously posted in the establishment next to the establishment's business license.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at handwashing sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Raw beef stored above ready to eat items. (Corrected On Site) - Approved thawing methods used
Beef thawing sitting on counter.(CORRECT VIOLATION WIINTH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
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 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 128.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 39.0F |
| (Freezer) | -10.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Corn (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Beef (Table) (Thawing) | 64.0F |
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