URBAN CAFE DC, 1225 I ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Apr 03, 2014 | Restoration | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Mar 26, 2014 | Enforcement | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Mar 24, 2014 | Routine | 8 | 9 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 28, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Apr 03, 2014 (Restoration)
Comments:License restored all critical violations corrected
If you hav enay questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 118.0F |
Mar 26, 2014 (Enforcement)
Comments:ESTABLISHMENT WAS ISSUED A CEASE AND DESIST ON MARCH 24,2014. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS CLOSED TODAY. DOH CLOSURE SIGN WAS POSTED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY AT THIS TIME.
Mar 24, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Employee drinking from an open container in a food preparation area. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Handwashing sink in the restroom is completely obstructed. Handwashing sink on the cook line is obstructed with a coffee pot. (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in reach-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Deli slicer and cutting board are encrusted with food debris. Cooking utensils are stored dirty in an unclean container. - Personal cleanliness
Food employee not wearing hair restraint. - In-use utensils: properly stored
Spoons stored handle-side down. (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Cups without a handle used to scoop food from bulk containers. (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No detergent-sanitizer for the 2-compartment sink. - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No test strips available for 2-compartment sink. - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Front of reach-in refrigerator and toaster cabinet are dirty with food debris. - Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
No hot water available. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
There is no air gap between 2-compartment sink and the floor drain. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The 2-compartment sink is clogged with food debris for more than 48 hours. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The spray nozzle for the 2-compartment sink is below the rim of the sink and a potential backflow source. - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Toilet is in disrepair. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Multiple missing ceiling tiles. - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
There is insufficient light in the food preparation area where the deli slicer is located.
Summary Suspension (In order for License to be restored, a re-inspection fee of $100 normal business hours or $400 non-business hours must be paid and all items must be abated and approved by the DOH)
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Yogurt (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Eggs (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Milk (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Turkey (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chili (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Mozzarella Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Roast Beef (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 92.0F |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 86.0F |
| Turkey (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Sep 28, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- 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. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
UNCOVERED OVERHEAD CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA. (Corrected On Site)
ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SITE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
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