Oct 14, 2014 (Follow-up)

Oct 07, 2014 (Follow-up)

• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food items (chicken) held at improper temperature(s) at room temperature over counter top during visit. (Corrected On Site)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The hand washing sink at the service line not in good order (clogged drain line). Waiting for parts to replace, per manager. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 48 HOURS)

Oct 02, 2014 (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. Note: Employee Health Forms have been given to the operator at visit. (Corrected On Site)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  Employee observed handling food contact surfaces before washing hands. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Hand washing sink at service line not supplied with disposable paper towel. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 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 foods stored in reach-in refrigerators for more than 24 hours have not been date marked as observed during inspection time. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No metal stem thermometer has been provided at visit to monitor internal food temperature. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Cockroach observed on floor area during visit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Foods stored in uncovered containers in walk-in and reach-in refrigerators. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  Employees not restraining their hair while handling open food in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  No chemical test strips provided to measure sanitizing chemical level in the 3-part dish washing sink and automatic dish washing machine. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  No hot water at the 3-compartment sink and hand washing sinks at visit. (Corrected On Site)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The hand washing sink at the service line has not been operable (not supplied with running hot and cold water) at visit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jun 16, 2014 (Follow-up)

• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  GARBAGE DISPOSER NOT WORK. GASKET OF WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR IN POOR SHAPE AND THE TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN IS NOT SATISFACTORY (45 VS 41 AT MORNING) (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jun 09, 2014 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  NO CFPM ON DUTY (Corrected On Site)
• Correct response to questions
  NO CFPM CERTIFICATE POSTED (Corrected On Site)
• Management awareness; policy present
  THE BUSINESS HAS NOE WRITTEN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, A DOH COPY IS GIVEN TO THE PIC (Corrected On Site)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS/RAW FOOD STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE COOLERS (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/CAN OPENER/UTENSILS IN USE/PREP TABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED WITH DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FLOOR/EQUIPMENTS/GRILL TOP/WALLS/COOLERS DOORS KNOBS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  THERE IS NO ADEQUATE AIR GAP BENEATH THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN PIPE LEADING TO THE FLOOR DRAIN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BOTH COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Dec 20, 2013 (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)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Hand sink no made accessible to at all times. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  Food containers on work table not protected from contamination. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer in walk-in refrigerator(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  No labels provided on plastic bottles. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Vacuum breaker not provided on mop facuet. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Hand sink leaks at bottom at front area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Adequate lighting not provided inside walk in cooler. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

May 16, 2013 (Follow-up)

May 10, 2013 (Complaint)

• 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. (Corrected On Site)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness. We 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
  The establishment did not provide proof of an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  Raw shell eggs are stored above the cooked lasagna and salad dressing in the walk-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Containers of baked chicken, meatballs, ham, and shredded lettuce are stored uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food items are held at improper temperatures in the walk-in refrigerator and sandwich prep refrigerator. Boxes of portioned ranch dressing and blue cheesing dressing are stored at room temperature in the kitchen. Partially cooked chicken wings are stored in a plastic bucket at room temperature adjacent to the griddle. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Cleaning solutions are stored above and beside disposable cups and a bin of flour on a storage rack. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  The ambient air temperatures of the sandwich prep refrigerator and walk-in refrigerator were measured at 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  The sauces are stored in reused plastic buckets that are unlabeled. (Corrected On Site)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Cases of food are stored on the walk-in freezer floor. (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wet wiping cloths were stored on the cutting boards and no sanitizing solutions were prepared. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Numerous plastic buckets and plastic tubs are being reused to store sauces, chicken wings, and other food items that were not originally in these plastic containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Aluminum foil is lining the shelf above the sandwich prep refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  There are no chemical test strips to measure the concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solutions. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Dust and grease are accumulating on the ventilation hood. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The handwashing sink near the front counter is clogged and its drainpipe is leaking. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The mop sink's faucet is threaded and no vacuum breaker is installed at the sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  The dumpster's lids are open. (Corrected On Site)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  The floor of the walk-in refrigerator is unclean; food debris is on the floor beneath the storage racks in the units. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  The ceiling light tubes above the 3-compartment sink and storage room pizza boxes are unshielded. The fixture covers are missing. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Apr 10, 2013 (Restoration)

• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Pipe under hand sink still leaks.Repairs not totally completed.Follow-up on next inspection.

Apr 09, 2013 (Complaint)

• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Mice droppings seen behind the counter, at the water tank, storage and utility area.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Gap under the rear door.
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Food stored on the floor inside the walk-in box.
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Shelves and exterior of equipment need cleaning.
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Leaking pipe under hand sink.
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Garbage disposal unit not working.
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Floor area in utility room has mice droppings.
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Light out above prep area.