MARTIN'S FOODTOWN, 2765 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: MARTIN'S FOODTOWN
Type: DELICATESSEN
Address: 2765 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, 20032, Washington DC
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Nov 01, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Nov 01, 2014License Restoration00Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Oct 30, 2014Complaint810Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 26, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Aug 19, 2014Routine31Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Apr 14, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Apr 08, 2014Routine55Details / Comments
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Oct 17, 2013Complaint33Details / Comments
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Oct 09, 2013Routine03Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Apr 09, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Mar 29, 2013Routine42Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Dec 18, 2012Complaint12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 09, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Approved thawing methods used
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Oct 01, 2012Routine41Details / Comments
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Apr 30, 2012Follow-up14Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Apr 10, 2012Routine42Details / Comments

Nov 01, 2014 (License Restoration)

Comments:
DC CFPM: HYUN KANG, FS-54916, EXP: 11/17/2015
License Restored.
Hand washing sink with running hot and cold water installed at the service line.
All items have been abated from inspection conducted on 10/30/2014.
Most recent pest extermination service date: 10/30/2014
If you have question, please call the area supervisor Ms. Jacqueline Coleman at (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)115.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)38.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)38.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)110.0F

Oct 30, 2014 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Corrective plan-of-action for pest infestation violations given to the manager.
Restoration procedure given to the manager.
SUMMARY SUSPENSION (In order for license to be restored, a non-compliance re-inspection fee of $100 [during normal business hours] or $400 [for non-business hours] MUST be paid prior to request and all violations must be abated approved by DOH.
If you have question, please call the area supervisor Ms. Jacqueline Coleman at (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)117.0F
Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)140.0F
Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)122.0F
Egg Patties (Room) (Holding)107.0F
Mashed potatoes (Room) (Holding)95.0F
Sweet Potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Holding)130.0F
Rice (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)121.0F
Macaroni and cheese (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)130.0F
Chopped peppers (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Deli Meats (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)40.0F

Aug 26, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM:HYUN KANG 54916 EXP 01/17/2015. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 08/19/2014.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - display)42.0F
(Refrigerator - display)40.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)20.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)42.0F
Tomatoes sliced42.0F
Ham42.0F
Chicken136.0F
Noodles134.0F
Fish136.0F
Fries132.0F

Aug 19, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM; HYUNN KANG FS-54916 EXP 11/1/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS AND 45 DAYS. QUESTIONS, CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water120.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Display Freezer)23.0F
(Refrigerator - display)42.0F
Eggs40.0F
Ham42.0F
Cheese42.0F
Chicken40.0F
Noodles136.0F
Chicken140.0F
Pork136.0F
Chicken fried134.0F
Mixed Vegetables140.0F

Apr 14, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: HYUNG KANG 54916 EXP 11/17/2015. 5 DAY ITEMS IN 04/08/2014 INSPECTION NOTICE ABATED, 45 DAY ITEM (PROVIDE TEST STRIPS) PENDING.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)40.0F
(Steam Table)148.0F
Chicken136.0F
Rice134.0F
Noodles138.0F
(Refrigerator - display)42.0F
Cheese42.0F
Mixed Vegetables138.0F

Apr 08, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
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: 03/26/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor MS Coleman at 202-535-2180
(Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 111.6°F)

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)113.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)113.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)121.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Chicken Blackened (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)119.0F
Beef Stew (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)114.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)121.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Pork Chop (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)119.0F
Ribs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)119.0F

Oct 17, 2013 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CAll ms coleman at 202-442-5928
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)115.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)41.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)13.0F
Beef (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Beef (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)90.0F
Chicken and Vegetables (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)90.0F

Oct 09, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MS COLEMAN AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-442-5928
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)117.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
Beef and Broccoli (Table) (Hot Holding)153.0F
Fish - Flounder (Table) (Holding)156.0F
Chicken raw (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)3.0F
Lamb (Hot Buffet) (Hot Holding)160.0F

Apr 09, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: HO KWAN KANG FS-47797 05/23/2013. EXTERMINATER IS SCHEDULED TO SERVE ON 04/10/2013 (TECHNICIAN: SUNG GU). NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 03/29/2013.
Temperatures
Hot Water114.0F
Ham (Refrigerator - display)40.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - display)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
Milk (Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Chicken roasted150.0F
Chicken fried146.0F
Mixed Vegetables (Steam Table)140.0F
Noodles (Steam Table)138.0F
Cucumbers (Refrigerator - open display)42.0F
Tomatoes sliced43.0F
Cheese42.0F

Mar 29, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: HO KWAN KANG FS-47797 EXP 05/23/2013. CORRECT ITEMS WITHIN 5 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR JACQUELINE COLEMAN ON 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)-3.0F
(Refrigerator - display)38.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Milk40.0F
Beef raw/ground38.0F
Ham38.0F
Chicken144.0F
Beef142.0F
Noodles136.0F
Fried Rice133.0F
Rice steamed140.0F
Shrimp raw40.0F
Tomatoes sliced40.0F
Chicken fried144.0F

Dec 18, 2012 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Correct item stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman at 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)115.0F
Stewed Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)153.0F
Ribs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Chicken grilled (Heat Lamp Display) (Hot Holding)154.0F
Lo Mein (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)151.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Macaroni and cheese (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)159.0F
Potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)153.0F
Chicken (Deep Fryer) (Cooking)316.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)27.3F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)33.1F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)33.3F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)33.1F

Oct 09, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM:HO KWAN KANG 47797 EXP 05/23/2013. EXTERMINATER SERVED ON 10/05/2012. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 10/01/2012.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)42.0F
(Freezer)20.0F
Chicken fried140.0F
Fried Rice142.0F
Beef143.0F

Oct 01, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: HOKWAN KANG 44797 EXP 05/23/2013. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. QUESTIONS, CALL 202-442-5928 ATTN: MS. COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR.
Temperatures
Hot Water114.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)42.0F
(Refrigerator - display)42.0F
Milk42.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)18.0F
Ribs82.0F
Chicken fried144.0F
Mixed Vegetables90.0F
YAM88.0F

Apr 30, 2012 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WERE CORRECTED ON SITE
NON-CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WERE CORRECTED ON SITE
5-DAY & 45-DAY NOTICES WERE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 04/10/12
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5829

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)130.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)118.0F
(Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)20.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Chicken fried (Heat Lamp Display) (Hot Holding)145.0F
Sweet Potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)146.0F
Fried Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)147.0F

Apr 10, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)120.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)6.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)3.2F
(Freezer - ice cream) (Cold Holding)-5.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)39.8F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)34.4F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)382.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
(Warmer) (Hot Holding)140.8F
(Warmer) (Hot Holding)157.0F
Chicken baked (Warmer) (Hot Holding)140.3F
Pork Chop (Warmer) (Hot Holding)163.0F
Beef (Warmer) (Hot Holding)143.6F
Fries (Warmer) (Hot Holding)150.0F

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