TASTE OF JAMAICA, 528 H ST NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: TASTE OF JAMAICA
Type: DELICATESSEN
Address: 528 H ST NE, 20002, Washington DC
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Mar 05, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Mar 05, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 27, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Feb 18, 2014Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jan 17, 2014Routine812Details / Comments
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Aug 29, 2013Routine13Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 19, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 13, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Feb 06, 2013Routine13Details / Comments

Mar 05, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Certified Food Manager Howard Frampton FS#54734 expire 10-16-14.
VIOLATIONS CITED ON 2-27-14 WAS ABATED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR ON (202)442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water112.0F

Feb 27, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Certified Food Manager Howard Frampton FS#54734 expire 10-6-14.
NON CRITICAL VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED.
RECOMMEND RECHECK HAND SINK IN BASEMENT WITHIN 48 HOURS.
PLUMBER HAS TO ORDER PART AND HOT WATER TURNED OFF FOR REPAIR.
IF FORMED RESPONSIBLE PARTY THAT IF WORK IS NOT COMPLETED, FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.

Temperatures
Hot Water126.0F
Rice and Beans143.0F
Gravy150.0F
Stew - Chicken145.0F
Cabbage141.0F
Macaroni and cheese140.0F

Feb 18, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
CFPM; HOWARD FRAMPTON 54734 EXP 10/06/2014. 5 DAY EXTENSION TO REPAIR HOT WATER SUPPLY AT BASEMENT HAND SINK AND DISPOSER SINK. fAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ACTION. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water112.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)42.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)22.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)18.0F
Chicken curried (Steam Table)138.0F
Goat (Steam Table)140.0F
Rice136.0F
Rice and Beans134.0F

Jan 17, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45-DAYS AS LSITED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)127.0F
Cabbage (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)161.0F
Shrimp cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)148.0F
Chicken (Stove) (Cooking)171.0F
Salmon (Stove) (Hot Holding)135.0F
Beef Patties (Stove) (Hot Holding)145.0F
Lettuce (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)53.0F
Chicken raw (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)53.0F
Salmon (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)128.0F
Curried Goat (Table) (Holding)106.0F
Rice and Beans (Table) (Holding)184.0F
Oxtails (Table) (Holding)148.0F
Rice and Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)155.0F
Oxtails (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)166.0F
Chicken curried (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)155.0F
Greens (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)148.0F
Chicken curried (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)163.0F
Shrimp cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)148.0F

Aug 29, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MS COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)118.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
Beef (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)3.0F
Beef Patties (Warmer) (Preparation)153.0F
Goat (Stove) (Preparation)164.0F
BBQ Chicken (Table) (Hot Holding)162.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)114.0F

Feb 19, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
EXTERMINATION SERVICES CONDUCTED ON 02/19/2013. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 02/13/2013.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)0.0F
Rice and Beans142.0F
Beef raw/ground150.0F
Chicken curried144.0F
Mixed Vegetables134.0F

Feb 13, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
MANAGER: HOWARD FRAMPTON NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED BY DC GOVERVNMENT. MICE DROPPING SEEN IN KITCHEN ANBD BASEMENT, HOLE ON WALL NOT REPAIRED. 5 DAY EXTENSION TO CORRECT ABOBE STATED ITEMS.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)42.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)2.0F
Rice and Beans133.0F
Beef Stew164.0F
Chicken Rotisserie160.0F

Feb 06, 2013 (Routine)


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

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Peas and Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)157.8F
Beef Stew (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)196.0F
Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)150.0F
Goat (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)144.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)157.0F
Chicken curried (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)162.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)-2.6F
(Warmer) (Hot Holding)183.3F
(Refrigerator - beverage) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Beef Patties (Warmer) (Hot Holding)164.0F

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