U STREET CAFE, 1301 U ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Sep 19, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 05, 2014 | Routine | 4 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 28, 2014 | Routine | 0 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 16, 2013 | Routine | 2 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 12, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 5 | Details / Comments |
Sep 19, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health.(CORRECT WITHIN 5-DAYS)
CORRECT THE ITEM WITHIN 5 DAY.
SERVESAFE certificate - Rosemary Walsh, Exam date 09/10/2014, Expiry date - 09/10/2019.
WESTERN PEST CONTROL RECENT INVOICE 09/08/2014.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| (Freezer) | 12.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Pickles (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Sep 05, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- 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. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Paper towels at front handsink not placed close enough to actual handsink for easy accesiblity. - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature. Liquid eggs initially temping at 50 degrees F. Liquid eggs located in ice bath near grill. Eggs removed from original container and placed in a smaller one in a larger ice bath to surround full container and bring temperature back down under 41 degrees F. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Mouse droppings found on the white shelving up front near soda machine and near grill area in the corners. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Bowls and plates are not inverted to prevent contamination of food and lip contact surfaces. - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Coffee grinds spilled in coffee storage areas and on bar near coffee machines. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Garbage disposal leaking. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Unclean baseboards and floors near and around large kitchen equipment and grease build up on side of grill (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Light out in kitchen area near reach in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
PLEASE CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5 DAYS.
PLEASE CORRECT ALL STATED ITEMS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.6F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 107.9F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 107.5F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 117.2F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 6.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| Spinach quiche (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.5F |
| Cream Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.2F |
| Grilled Chicken (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.8F |
| Potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 165.7F |
Feb 28, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food properly labeled; original container
NO LABELES ON SQUEEZE BOTTELES. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
WASH CLOTH NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
MOP NEAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT HUNG UP PROPERLY. (Corrected On Site)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-441-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 124.3F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 131.4F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.1F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 42.1F |
| Turkey sliced (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 41.7F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 42.6F |
| Chicken Soup (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 182.3F |
| Bacon (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 158.1F |
| Potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 163.0F |
| (Freezer) | -16.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 121.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
Aug 16, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
No consumer advisory for undercooked eggs.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
Working containers of prepared food were not labeled.(labeled) (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Plastic eating utensils and cups were not inverted.(inverted) (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The drawer holding coffee utensil needed cleaning.(cleaned)The plastic side seams inside the ice machine needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Missing handle for hot water at the hand sink in the first rest room.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No covered receptacle in toilet room.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The DC CFM is Jillian R Fitch: FS45634 will expire 11/11/2013.
Correct items stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9038.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 43.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 42.4F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.9F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 37.7F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 3.2F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 42.9F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 42.1F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Eggs (Grill) (Cooking) | 202.0F |
| Potatoes (Table) (Receiving Food) | 134.0F |
Jun 12, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
The person in charge just received and provided a renewal certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Food items/containers stored inside refrigeration units not properly date-marked. (Corrected On Site) - Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
No "consumer advisory" posted. (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
Food items/containers stored inside refrigeration units not properly labelled. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Foodhandler in food preparation area not wearing a hair restraint. (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non-food contact surfaces - display and storage shelves and cases. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floor in need of cleaning. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM - REINA WONG - SERVSAFE - expires 04/27/2015
CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WERE CORRECTED ON SITE
NON-CRITICAL ITEMS STATED NOT CORRECTED ON SITE MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN 45-DAYS (07/27/12)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 140.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 140.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 152.0F |
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