UPTOWN TAP HOUSE (N), 3412 CONNECTICUT AVE 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 29, 2014 | Restoration | 0 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 27, 2014 | RESTORATION | 3 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 25, 2014 | Complaint | 13 | 21 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 16, 2014 | Complaint | 8 | 10 | Details / Comments |
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May 07, 2013 | Routine | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 02, 2013 | Routine | 4 | 6 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 05, 2012 | Routine | 0 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 03, 2012 | New Ownership | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 29, 2012 | new ownership | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Sep 29, 2014 (Restoration)
Violations:
- Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Holes need to be covered through out,broken gasket of the walk in box need repair or replace.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Uneven floors need to be completed,Floor area at the main bar need to be completed.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
25 DCMR 3210.1 Professional Exterminator was called in 9/25/14 and 9/26/14 to exterminate.
2418.1 Leak under the three compartment sink was repaired and the garbage disposal repaired.
Business license restored. Approved to open as per Mr Taylor.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 108.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
Sep 27, 2014 (RESTORATION)
Violations:
- Insects, rodents, & animals not present
MOUSE FECES OBSERVED IN REAR DRY GOODS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MOUSE FECES ON COUNTER TOP ADJACENT TO EMPLYOEES TOILET ROOM AND COUNTER ACROSS FROM FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
WASTE DISPOSAL IN PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
UNEVEN FLOOR AREA CAUSING WATER TO POOL. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
HOLES IN WALL BEHIND MAIN BAR, BASE BORAD ARE IN DISREPAIR NEAR WALKWAY. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
LEAK BELOW FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PLUMING. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
FLOOR AREA BELOW EQUIPTMENT AT MAIN BAR ARE UNCLEAN WITH ATTENTIONTO BASEBOARDS AND CONNERS.
NOT APPROVED TO OPEN OR SELL FOOD TO THE PUBLIC.
Sep 25, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No DC Certified Protection Manager Present. Manager has exam number from ServSafe Exam that was taken. - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Reminder sign not present at all hand sinks. - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Paper towels not present at two hand sinks. - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand sink in bar is blocked. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Hand sink at bar observed with straws in basin. - Food obtained from approved source
Identity of shell stock cannot be identified. No Shell Stock tags exists (Clams) (Corrected On Site) - Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Shell Stock tags are not in chronological order with the last use date present. - Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Shell Stock Tag not present on clams. - Food separated and protected
Improper hierarchy of raw meats observed in multiple areas. - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Ice machine, can opener, knives, ladles, soda nozzles unclean. - Proper cold holding temperatures
Multiple potentially hazardous foods temp above 41 degrees F in multiple areas. - Proper date marking & disposition
Several foods observed on site past 7 day shelf life, according to written dates. (These are potentially hazardous foods) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Unlabeled chemical observed. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Two refrigeration units in poor repair and leaking into refrigeration area. - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Foods observed cooling in deep plastic containers with lids. - Thermometers provided & accurate
Functional thermometer not present inside all reach in coolers. - Food properly labeled; original container
Bulk foods, not easily recognizable are not labeled (Flour, Sugar, Salt) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Multiple live roaches observed beneath equipment in kitchen. Fruit Flies observed in bar. Evidence of mice present (droppings) on prep tables, Food equipment, and on floors and shelves. - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Multiple holes and tile damage present in the walls and floors that create pest harborage conditions. - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Cups are used as scoops in bulk containers. - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting boards observed heavily worn. - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Test strips not available. - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Hand sink not provided with hot water. (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Garbage disposal in poor repair. Sprayer hose in poor repair. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Sprayer hose is repaired with tape. - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No covered trash can present in restroom used by women. - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Toilet room door off kitchen is not self-closing. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floors in bar unclean. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Multiple holes present in ceilings and walls. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Wooden floors present in both walk in coolers. - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Lights in prep area are not shielded.
Summary Suspension (In order for license to be restored, a re-inspection fee of $100 for normal business hours or $400 non- business hours must be paid and all items bust be abated and approved by the DOH)
Area Supervisor Mrs. J Coleman (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| Hot Water | 123.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 48.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 42.0F |
| Blue cheese dressing (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Pork (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Chili (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 115.0F |
| Lamb (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Turkey Burger (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
Jan 16, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees. A copy of the DC Food code Employee interview, Employee Reporting Agreement and the Medical Referral forms were distributed at the time of the inspection. (Corrected On Site) - Hands clean and properly washed
Employee touching face / hat but not washing hands. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towel for hand washing sinks located at toilet room and bar. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw egg stored above ready-to-eat vegetables in reach-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Cutting boards and can opener are not in a good repair.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold foods such as chopped shrimp and coleslaw not held at proper temperatures. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
No date marking for cooked chicken stored in the walk-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
Dish washing machine thermometer gauge is not working. Broken thermometer observed in prep-refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Unlabeled squeeze bottles observed in the kitchen. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Mouse dropping observed in dry food storage area box in the kitchen. Two dead roaches observed in storage area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Openings observed on the ceiling and wall. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Utensils no stored properly off the floor minimum of 6-inches. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
No cold running water for hand washing sink located at the kitchen. (CORRECT WITHIN 24 HOURS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Toilet room door is not self closing. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Exhaust hood ventilation is not working. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Missing light shields observed in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 136.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 126.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 30.0F |
| Mashed potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 158.0F |
| Chili (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 144.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 47.6F |
| Cole slaw (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Shrimp cooked (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 44.4F |
May 07, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
NEW CUTTING BOARDS PROVIDED (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
CCOROSIVE PREP TABLE USED FOR STORAGE CLEANED AND LINED WITH ALUMINIUM (Corrected On Site)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer) | 4.0F |
| Cole slaw (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Apr 02, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Food not protected from contamination. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Food containers not date marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Labels not provided on working containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Ceiling has missing tile in service hallway. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Resurface or replace cutting boards. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non food contact surfaces, such as along edges of ice machine (interior), fan cover in side walk in cooler also remove rust from bottom shelf of stainless steel table in kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No covered receptacle in toilet room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Unclean floor in corners, and under equipment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Drain pipe leak under hand sink (employee's bathroom). Hot and cold water knob not provided on mop sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WTIHIN 5 DAYS AND NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. RONNIE TAYLOR, SUPRVISOR ON (202)442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Cole slaw | 40.0F |
| Chicken salad | 41.0F |
| shrimp salad | 47.0F |
| Cheese sauce | 140.0F |
| Pork | 162.0F |
| Black Beans | 153.0F |
| Chicken | 140.0F |
| Cheese | 40.0F |
| Hot Water | 126.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
Jul 05, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Clean the floors with attention to baseboards and corners. Clean the counters and equipment to remove dust and construction debris throughout establishment. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
All walls and ceiling areas are to be smooth and easily cleanable in the far rear storage room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
No food on site at call.
CFPM #FS-46166 Melvin Reyes exp 12-15-2013
Approved for license issuance, R. Taylor area supervisor, 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -7.0F |
Jul 03, 2012 (New Ownership)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNSAFE AND UNCLEAN equipment food-contact surfaces, and utensils & equipments, all to be clean to sight and touch(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
unclean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment with accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
OBJECTIONS TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUANCE DUE TO REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT.
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM Donald Fraizer FS- 42078 Exp. 11/06/2012
Consumer advisory notice is printed on the menu.
Most recent pest control service date: 06/15/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 39.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 121.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 119.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 40.0F |
Jun 29, 2012 (new ownership)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
THE RESTAURANT IS IN NEED OF A DEEP CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OUT OF ORDER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
OBJECTIONS TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUANCE DUE TO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FOUND AT THE RESTAURANT
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM Donald Fraizer FS- 42078 Exp. 11/06/2012
Consumer advisory notice is printed on the menu.
Most recent pest control service date: 05/25/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 103.1°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 125.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 123.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 126.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 38.0F |
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