SUNSPOT CAFÉ, 601 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SUNSPOT CAFÉ
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 601 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, 20001, Washington DC
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Jun 04, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Jun 04, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
May 27, 2014Routine87Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Dec 02, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
Nov 22, 2013Routine40Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 22, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Oct 15, 2012Routine23Details / Comments

Jun 04, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: MOUSSA HADDAD, FS-53051, EXP: 08/15/2015
5 DAY ITEMS ABATED AND 45 DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 05/27/2014.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Ice) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Eggs (Grill) (Cooking)201.0F
Sausage (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)138.0F
Grits (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)141.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)40.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)0.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F

May 27, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM: MOUSSA HADDAD, FS-53057, EXP: 08/15/2015
NOTE: CHECK THE EXHAUST HOOD. THE INDOOR AIR SMELLS GREASY.
FOOD PREPARATION REFRIGERATORS HAVE NOT BEEN OPERATIONAL AT VISIT. FOODS WERE BEING COLD HELD ON ICE INSIDE TOP SECTION OF PREP REFRIGERATORS BEHIND COOK LINE. KITCHEN NEEDS THOROUGH GENERAL CLEANING. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. PHF/TCS FOODS MAY BE HELD AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURES.
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Cheese (Ice) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Milk (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Walk-in Freezer)0.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)38.0F
Potato salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)57.0F
Turkey (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Tuna Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Cucumbers (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)57.0F
Sausage (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)120.0F
Lettuce (Pan) (Holding)70.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)36.0F
Ice Cream (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)0.0F
Tuna Salad (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cooling)50.0F
Lunchmeat (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Dec 02, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
5-DAYS NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/22/2013.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)112.0F
(Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)-10.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)42.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Sliced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F

Nov 22, 2013 (Routine)


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

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)103.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)55.4F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)34.8F
Potato salad (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.8F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.8F
Eggs (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)35.2F
Tuna (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)39.3F
Peaches (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)37.2F
Chick Peas (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding)36.2F
(Steam Table) (Hot Holding)190.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)140.0F
Lamb (Rotisserie) (Hot Holding)227.0F

Oct 22, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: MOUSSA HADDAD 5305 EXP 08/15/2015. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/15/2012.
Temperatures
Hot Water112.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)40.0F
Rice and Beans140.0F
Soup150.0F
Ham sliced42.0F

Oct 15, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Temperature - Cheese pasta 125 degrees.
Certified Food Manager Moussa Haddad FS#53051 expire 8-15-15.
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION WITHIN 5 DAYS AND NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR ON (202)442-5928.

Temperatures
Chicken roasted167.0F
Rice160.0F
Sausage142.0F
Soup140.0F
Gravy145.0F
Cole slaw39.0F
Potato salad40.0F
Ham sliced39.0F
Turkey sliced38.0F
Tuna Salad40.0F
(Refrigerator)40.0F
(Freezer)0.0F
Hot Water110.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)0.0F

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