ZENOBIA LOUNGE (S), 1025 31ST 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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May 12, 2014 | Follow-up | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 15, 2014 | Routine | 6 | 14 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 28, 2012 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 20, 2012 | Complaint | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
May 12, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
There is no handwashing sink in the kitchen. (5 day notice pending) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
There is a hold in the ceiling adjacent to the hoods. (45 day notice pending) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Garbage disposal is directed connected to the bottom of a 3-compartment sink. (5 day notice pending)
5 DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 4/15/14:
DCMR: 2411.1, 2602.1
45 DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 4/15/14:
DCMR: 2912.1
5 DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 4/15/14:
DCMR: 300.1, 802.1, 1502.1, 2418.1,
45 DAY NOTICE PENDING FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 4/15/14:
DCMR: 3004.1, 1901.5, 1524.2, 1816.3, 803.1, 816.1, 2203.1, 1818.1, 2707.1, 3201.1, 3203.1, 3009.5
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mr. Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 114.0F |
| Eggs (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Apr 15, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illnesses. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
There is no handwashing sink in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
There is no handwashing signage at the toilet room handwashing sinks. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
Raw chicken is stored above raw beef in the under-counter refrigerator in the kitchen. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
There is mold on the interior of the ice maker. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
All of the refrigeration units except one does not have a visible thermometer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
The thermometer in the smaller under-counter refrigerator on the service line is defective and unreadable. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
There are unlabeled plastic squeeze bottles of chocolate and condiments in the establishment. A plastic bucket of chick peas is not properly labeled. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
There is an opening in the ceiling adjacent to the ventilation hood and above the fire suppression unit. There is a hole in the wall a few inches above the floor in front of the heater. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Containers of food are stored on the floor in the kitchen cabinet. Buckets of tahina and chick peas are stored on the kitchen floor. Containers of shortening are stored on the floor in front of the mop sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Pots and pans are stored in the mop sink. (Corrected On Site) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
The plastic buckets that originally contained tahina are reused to store chick peas. The buckets should be discarded after they are emptied of their original contents. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The cutting boards are not smooth; both have numerous grooves and one of the cutting boards has discolorations. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The faucet at the toilet room handwashing sink is not secure. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
The garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder) is directly connected to the bottom of the 3-compartment sink's drain. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
The upstairs toilet room does not have a covered receptacle for the disposal of feminine hygiene products. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
The grease barrel outside the establishment is missing its screw-on cap. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
The floor beneath the larger under-counter refrigerator on the service line is littered with debris and food containers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Grease, particulate matter, and dust are accumulating on the ventilation hood. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
The panini machine and griddle are not located under any exhaust ventilation. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
NOTE: The certificate of occupancy only lists the 1st floor for approved use however a freezer and toilet room are located on the 2nd floor. Both are used by staff and patrons.
Most recent pest control service dates: 3/24/2014
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 | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 127.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 121.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 126.0F |
| Chicken (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cooling) | 97.0F |
| Raw Chicken (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Raw Chicken (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Raw Beef (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
Sep 28, 2012 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
SOME COLD FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTRNTS (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Complaint Notes: Discussed with the the Whole foods grocery store manager about the sanitation protocols, when it comes to outdated food and molded food in their establishment, I went through each aisle to check their food rotations protocols, check all food delivery invoices, the trash, query on Pest Control/rodents activity,and I suggested to rotate food contantly when working on respective aisles, while filling products, they have to make sure that the food dates are current and check on the condition of the prepacked food. No outdated molded was found.
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM AHMAD ATASSI FS 43655 EXP.02/11/2013
Most recent pest control service date: 09/08/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 102.8°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 118.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 168.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 156.0F |
| Yellow Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 151.0F |
| Steamed Vegetables (Refrigerator - open display) (Hot Holding) | 142.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Aug 20, 2012 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFCES/ICE BOX DROP PANEL (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND HAVE NUMEROUS GROOVES (Corrected On Site)
Complaint Notes: Discussed with the restaurant manager about the sanitation protocols, the restrooms.I suggested to clean up the restrooms constantly, and keep it clean for customers. No sanitations concerns seen.
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Most recent pest control service date: 07/10/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 100.1°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 124.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 40.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Rice (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Spinach (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
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