Name: POUND ON THE HILL
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 621 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, 20003, Washington DC
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 18, 2013
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Cutting boards are not in a good repair.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Mold observed on the ice machine. (Corrected On Site)
Comments:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 5-DAY NOTICE (Further action shall be taken) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)
118.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)
36.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)
-7.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)
40.0F
Nov 13, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Cutting boards are not in a good repair. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Ice machine is not in a good repair. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Thermometers provided & accurate No thermometer in under counter refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Food properly labeled; original container Unlabeled plastic squeeze bottle observed in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Personal cleanliness No hair restraints for employee working in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Wiping cloths stored on counter and not in sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Garbage disposal unit directly connected to 3-part sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing sink - coffee station)
126.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)
115.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)
34.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)
6.0F
Eggs (Cooking)
146.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)
40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)
36.0F
Apr 18, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
Correct response to questions No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Comments:
ALL ITEMS ABATED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DC CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
Temperatures
(Handwashing Sink)
115.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)
35.0F
Apr 09, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. (Corrected On Site)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized CUTTING BOARDS WERE IN POOR REPIAR AT VISIT. CUTTING BORADS MUST HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE AND BE FREE OF STAINS AND CREVICES IN ORDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH AND CROSS CONTAMINATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Proper date marking & disposition ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE REACH IN UNIT MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips DISH MACHINE DID NOT PASS THE CHEMICAL STRIP TEST AT VISIT. MACHINE MUST BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED TO ENSURE PROPER SANITATION. ESTABLISHMENT MUST USE AN ALTERNATE METHOD TO SANITIZE UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean POST AN EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Comments:
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS IF YOU ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)
110.0F
Pork Chop (Stove) (Hot Holding)
164.9F
(Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding)
36.0F
(Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding)
35.9F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)
-2.3F
(Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)
39.2F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)
-2.5F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)
33.9F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)
34.4F
Corn Chowder (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)
167.0F
Ribs (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)
162.9F
Carrots (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)
158.0F
May 21, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:
CFPM: KHALIL GHANNAM FS-42947 EXP 11/09/2012. HOOD AND EXHAUSTION SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH SEPARATE PIPE/CHIMNEY LEADING OUT, TOP ABOUT 4 FT OVER ROOF.
Temperatures
Hot Water
116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)
43.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)
40.0F
Tuna
44.0F
Apr 06, 2012 (Complaint)
Violations:
No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved EMPLOYEE USES BARE HAND IN PREPARING SALAD.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used NO EXHAUSTION SYSTEM, ONLY A FAN AND PIPE OPEN AT WINDOW.
Comments:
CFPM: KHALIL GHANNAM FS-42947 EXP 11/09/2012. INSTALL PROFESSIONAL EXHAUSTION SYSTEM IN 45 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
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