ZEST AMERICAN BISTRO, 735 8TH ST SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: ZEST AMERICAN BISTRO
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 735 8TH ST SE, 20002, Washington DC
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Sep 11, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Sep 11, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Aug 25, 2014Routine56Details / Comments
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Aug 29, 2013Routine03Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Apr 26, 2013Initial40Details / Comments

Sep 11, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
DC CFPM: AMANDA BRIGGS, FS-61407, EXP: 07/02/2017
5 AND 45 DAY NOTICES HAVE BEEN ABATED FROM THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 08/25/2014.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTION, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)110.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Vegetables - cut (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)34.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)36.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)41.0F
(Walk-in Freezer)0.0F
Tomato Sauce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F

Aug 25, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
MOST RECENT PEST EXTERMINATION DATE: 08/21/2014
DC CFPM: AMANDA BRIGGS, FS-61407, EXP: 07/02/2017
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)113.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)130.0F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Potato Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)165.0F
Mashed potatoes (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)140.0F
Bernaise Sauce (Room) (Holding)83.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)58.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Turkey (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Tomato Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)186.0F

Aug 29, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS
If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Ms. Jacqueline Coleman at (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)126.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)125.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)0.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)33.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Tomato Sauce (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)146.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)44.0F

Apr 26, 2013 (Initial)


Violations: Comments:
Mashed Potatoes corrected on site.
All items corrected on site.
If you have any questions, please contact the area supervisor, Mrs. Coleman at (202) 535-2180.

Temperatures
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Cold Holding)35.0F
Chicken (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)120.0F

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