Jan 15, 2014 (Follow-up)

Aug 13, 2013 (Complaint)

• Food separated and protected
  ALL FOOD STORED IN THE REACH IN UNITS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper hot holding temperatures
  ALL HOT FOOD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140.0 DEGREES OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EGGS WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  ESTABLISHMENT HAD EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES AT VISIT. INCREASE PEST CONTROL MEASURES TO ADDDRESS THIS ISSUE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jul 22, 2013 (Complaint)

• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean food-contact surfaces(continue to clean gaskets at front line food particle build up.)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Label and date all food where needed pay attention to all reach-in refrigerators.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Rodent proof rear exit door.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Repair or replace lightbulb under cooking unit. Increase ventilation on premise. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jan 26, 2013 (Restoration)

• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Storage shelves and outer surfaces of eqipment includung non-used bar area have accumulation of dust and debris.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  No light shield on ceiling fixture above dishwashing area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jan 24, 2013 (Complaint)

• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment did not provide its employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness. I provided the establishment with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, reporting agreement, and interview forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  No employee health policy for foodborne illness provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  The cook picked up the bacon off the griddle with his bare hand and placed it on a plate of food that was to be served to a customer. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Raw shell eggs are stored above cooked chicken and vegetables in the large display refrigerator and the small display refrigerator across from the stove. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Sliced ham in the sandwich prep refrigerator is held at an improper temperature. (Corrected On Site)
• Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  There is no consumer advisory notice regarding the health risks associated with the consumption of raw or undercooked animal foods. Eggs are available in a variety of ways such as medium cooked and sunny side up. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  There are no visible thermometers in the display freezer and countertop refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Rodent droppings were observed in various locations in large numbers outside in the rear of the establishment. Two (2) dead rodents were observed in the electrical panel room in the basement. More rodent droppings were observed in the electric panel room. An uncovered bucket containing food residue and equipment & wood covering the steps attract and harbor rodents.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  There are openings in the ceiling above both fire suppression systems. There is a hole in the wall behind the large display refrigerator and another hole in the wall exists beside the coffee station. There is a missing ceiling tile in the back storage area.
• Personal cleanliness
  The employee that is cooking the eggs is wearing a watch on his wrist. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The brown cutting board is chipped at the corners.
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The wooden shelves are unsealed and need to be coated or sealed. The metal shelving racks are rusting.
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  There is food residue on the shelf above the prep table.
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The handwashing sink in the dishwash area is leaking; the water was turned off at that sink and had to be turned on in to check the temperature.
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room doors are not closing tightly.
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  There is no covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products in the women's toilet room.
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  An uncovered bucket containing food residue is stored outside in the rear of the establishment. Items stored at the back steps can harbor rodents.
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  An old ice maker is taped up and stored in the basement. Crates are stored outside in the rear of the establishment.

Jun 08, 2012 (Routine)

• Food separated and protected
  raw foods stored on top of ready to eat food inside of the reach-in refrigerator
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Ice machine contains rust (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Floors and walls behind the line and inside of prep kitchen contain grease and food debris(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Holes in the ceiling downstairs.Repair(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Feb 14, 2012 (Routine)

• 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. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)No detergent-sanitizer for use in 3-compartment sink(s).3 compartment sink not set up with wash,rinse and sanitize
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  clean exterior of all equipment on the line and the counter spaces below work table in the back(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)