USULUTAN GROCERY, 5768 GEORGIA 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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Jan 09, 2014 | Routine | 4 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 27, 2013 | Follow-up | 2 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 11, 2013 | Routine | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 11, 2012 | Routine | 2 | 12 | Details / Comments |
Jan 09, 2014 (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. A copy of the DC DOH Food Code employee interview, reporting agreement and medical referral forms were distributed at the time of the inspection. - Food obtained from approved source
Packaged tortillas on register countertop do not have labels and source is unknown. Note: Operator provided written receipt with the company name written "Blanquita" with a telephone number (202)230-8194 and was unable to provide address of facility. - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). Tomales observed on the front register counter. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Open package of cheese in reach-in unit was not date marked.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer provided to check food temperatures.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Packaged tortillas missing nessesary labels. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Missing ceiling tiles above the vent exhaust hood. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
No copy of most recent exterminator's report in facility. Note: Manager stated documents are with the accountant. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Non NSF or commercial equivolent reach-in refrigeration unit in kitchen. Note: Manager has plans to replace equipment with commercial grade equipment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202) 442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Tomales (Countertop) (Holding) | 87.4F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 146.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 190.0F |
| Beef (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 171.0F |
| Pork (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 193.0F |
| Cabbage (Countertop) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 143.0F |
Apr 27, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
SOME COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 4/17/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.1°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Bacon (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Lamb (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Milk (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Broccoli (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
Apr 11, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
Most recent pest control service date: 3/19/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 117.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Tofu (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Corn (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Apr 11, 2012 (Routine)
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 for the prevention of foodborne illness. I provided the establishment with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, interview, and reporting agreement forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper use of restriction and exclusion
The establishment does not have an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illness. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
There is no soap at the toilet room handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
There are no paper towels at the toilet room handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
The kitchen handwashing sink is filled with dishes. (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
There is no visible thermometer in the dairy display refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
There are holes in the baement ceiling and mi ssing ceiling tiles in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The wooden shelves in the basement are unfinished and need to be sealed or painted. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
There are no chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
The toilet room door does not have a self-closing device installed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
There is no toilet tissue in the toilet room. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
There is old equipment stored in the basement that is no longer used in the establishment and needs to be removed from the premises. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
There is no lighting in the display freezer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mr. RONNIE TAYLOR, at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 19.0F |
| Hot Water (Sink) | 161.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 161.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 160.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 141.0F |
| (Display Freezer) | 4.0F |
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