THE OVAL ROOM, 800 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OVAL ROOM
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 800 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, 20008, Washington DC
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Aug 02, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  • Food separated and protected
  • Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Aug 02, 2014Routine36Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Sep 20, 2013Routine33Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Mar 26, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Mar 16, 2012Routine52Details / Comments

Aug 02, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Certified Food Safety Manager: Duane A Shand, FS-59864, Expiration Date: 2/26/16

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS

If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Last pest service invoice dated 6/26/14.

The establishment employees had just arrived. Very little food handling was occurring during the inspection and most cold holding items were still being storing in the walk-in.

Establishment stated that all food for Monday's ALS is arriving Monday morning 7/4/14.

The menu for the event:
Caesar salad, crouton, Parmesan cheese.
All Natural Beef Strip, Puree of Purple Potato, Poblano, Mint, Salsa Verde
Slow Baked Salmon, Corn Raviolo, Soy, Kaffir,Fried Ginger & Shallots
Mixed Seasonal Berries.

Expected attendance: 37

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)100.0F
(Freezer) (Cold Holding)20.0F
Oysters (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Shrimp raw (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Fish - Snapper (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Salmon (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)33.0F
Pork (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Raw Beef (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Sauce (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Cake (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Sauce (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Fruit - cut or sliced (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)132.0F
Peas (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Sauce (Grill) (Cooking)179.0F
Lobster (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Cheese (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Hot Water (Warewashing Machine - Wash Cycle)124.0F
Hot Water (Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle)124.0F

Sep 20, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct items stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)120.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.8F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.8F
Eggs (Stove) (Cooking)145.9F
Beef (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)43.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)42.2F
Lobster (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)36.1F
Fish (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)32.0F
Salmon (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)31.8F
Mussels (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)30.8F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)36.8F
(Freezer - walk-in)1.4F
(Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)120.0F
(Dishwashing Machine - Final Rinse Cycle)120.0F

Mar 26, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.

Temperatures
(Handwashing Sink)112.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)0.0F
Salmon (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)34.6F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F

Mar 16, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABATED WITHIN FIVE OR FORTY FIVE DAYS.
NO HOT FOOD WAS PREPARED AT VISIT.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)120.8F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)49.2F
(Freezer - ice cream) (Cold Holding)6.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.4F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.4F
(Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)3.4F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.1F

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