Jun 17, 2014 (Complaint)

• 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.(issued)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  No hand washing.(hands washed) (Corrected On Site)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  Bottles of food ingredients were not labeled.(labeled) (Corrected On Site)
• Personal cleanliness
  All food handlers were not wearing hair restraint.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  The dipper well water source was turned off.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  Missing lid on dumpster.

May 15, 2013 (Follow-up)

May 01, 2013 (Routine)

• No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. EMPLOYEES WERE HANDLING BREAD WTIH THIER BARE HANDS AT VISIT. GLOVES, TONGS, OR UTENSILS MUST BE USED.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  ALL OPENED FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED IN A SEALED TIGHT CONTAINER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT. 1) BOTTLES WERE STORED IN THE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT VISIT. 2)SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS AT THE BAR CONTAINED SYRUP BUILD-UP. 3)PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. A CUP MAY NOT BE USED TO OBTAIN ICE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  ALL PREPARED ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH IN UNITS. MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL ITEMS.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  WIPING CLOTHS WERE NOT STORED IN SANITIZER AT VISIT. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH AND CROSS CONTAMINATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. A STRING MAY NOT BE USED TO FLUSH THE TOILET.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Dec 17, 2012 (Routine)

• No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  Employee handling food with bare hands. (Corrected On Site)

Sep 17, 2012 (Follow-up)

• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s) as cited 9/4/12.

Sep 04, 2012 (Routine)

• Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Shellstock tags are not available.(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 cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Reach in refrigerator not holding the proper temperature.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  Dipper well is not working. Ice cream scoop is stored in standing water.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Aug 14, 2012 (Routine)

• Approved thawing methods used
  FROZEN FISH SITTING IN PREP SINK (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Dec 22, 2011 (Follow-up)

• Proper date marking & disposition
  Prepared food items in the reach-in cooler are not labeled for dates and contents. (Corrected On Site)

Dec 14, 2011 (Routine)

• 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 did not provide proof of an employee health policy for foodborne illness. I provided the person in charge with a copy of the DC Food Code Employee Medical Referral, interview and reporting agreement forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  No proof of an employee health policy for foodborne illness. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the kitchen and bar. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  There is mold on the ice machine's plastic drip panel. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  There are unlabeled plastic squeeze bottles of oils in the kitchen and at the pizza oven. (Corrected On Site)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  The plates at the pizza serving station and on the top shelf in the kitchen are stored with their food-contact surfaces exposed. The utensils need to be inverted. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  The dishwash machine's wash temperature did not reach the manufacturer's mininum of 125 degrees Fahrenheit. (Corrected On Site)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  There is no air gap beneath the spray hose at the 3-compartment sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  There is no covered receptacle in the staff toilet room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Blown bulb (no lighting) in the reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)