CIRCLE 7 EXPRESS FOOD STORE, 740 KENILWORTH AVE NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Nov 20, 2014 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 14, 2014 | Complaint | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 20, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 15, 2014 | Complaint | 8 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 22, 2014 | Routine | 3 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 05, 2013 | Routine | 0 | 4 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Oct 02, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 27, 2012 | Complaint | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jul 16, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 02, 2012 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 07, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 30, 2011 | Complaint | 2 | 3 | Details / Comments |
Nov 20, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 24 HOURS)
CORRECT ITEM AS STATED WITHIN 24 HOURS, PER MS. COLEMAN.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
Nov 14, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 100.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 106.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Aug 20, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Sewage & waste water properly disposed
The garbage disposal is directly connected to one of the compartmens of the 3-compartment sink. (REPEAT)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 5-DAY NOTICE CITED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/15/14 (25 DCMR 2602.1)
ALL OTHER 5-DAY NOTICES CITED HAVE BEEN ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/15/14 (25 DCMR 2409.1,200.3)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 113.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| Beef Patties (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 163.0F |
Aug 15, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty (Passed DOK).(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. (Corrected On Site) - Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Dented can and inflated packages observed for sale. (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Observed some food products expired per date. (Corrected On Site) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observed chemicals placed above an aluminum foil.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Shelves and outside surfaces of the reach-in refrigerator observed unclean. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Insufficient air gap present at the pipe leading from the 3-compartment sink to the floor drain.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
The garbage disposal is directly connected to one of the compartments of the 3-compartmnet sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45-DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN (202) 442 5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 39.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 105.0F |
| Beef Patties (Hot Holding) | 123.0F |
| (Hot Holding Cabinet) | 104.0F |
Jul 22, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Remove rotten banannas, orange, and mango from display shelf, and outdated stove top stuffing mix. (Corrected On Site) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Garbage disposal placed in side (3)compartment sink (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
No air gap provided between floor drain and pipe under sink in rear. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Shatter prood bulb not provided inside hot holding unit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 5 DAYS AND NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JACQUELNE COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR ON (202)442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| (Freezer) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) | 38.0F |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| Beef Patties | 127.0F |
Feb 05, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK. (COS) (Corrected On Site) - Thermometers provided & accurate
THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED IN THE SMALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND OR THE WARMING UNIT/HOT BOX. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
OBSERVED BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE FOOD SPILLS. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)
CFPM: DANIEL TESTAMICHAEL FS-46788 12/22/2013. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS. QUESTIONS, CALL MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 40.0F |
| Milk | 40.0F |
| Dumplings (Warmer) | 140.0F |
Oct 02, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: SOFIA HABTEGABER 47058 EXP 02/12/2014. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 09/27/2012.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - display) | 40.0F |
| Milk (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
Sep 27, 2012 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health.(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.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Dust on the tops of canned and boxed food items.(dust removed) (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
The storage shelves in the rear on in the display area needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The CFM is Nigusse Baraki: Prometric 01/06/2012.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS AS INDICATED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - deli display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Beef Patties (Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| (Warmer) | 141.0F |
| (3-compartment sink) | 110.0F |
Jul 16, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:EXTERMINATER (GPC) SERVED ON 07/03/2012. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 07/02/2012.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 110.0F |
| Milk (Refrigerator - display) | 40.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - display) | 42.0F |
| BEEF DUMPLING (CAKE) | 142.0F |
Jul 02, 2012 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
SODA STORED ON FLOOR. (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
CRACKER IN PLASTIC WRAPING WITHOUT LABEL. (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
DEAD ROACHES SEEN IN REAR STORAGE AREA. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
COOLING DISPLAY BAX WHERE HAM DISPLAYED IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE (T=51).
CFPM: EMMAUEL TESFAI FS-47057 EXP 02/12/2014. ONLY PREPARE BEEF CAKE. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| Milk (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - display) | 51.0F |
Feb 07, 2012 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Food properly labeled; original container
Packages of candy with no identifying labels on display for sale.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Daniel Testamichael FS-# 46788 exp. 12/22/2013.
600.1-Abated
1900.1-Abated
Correct remaining non-critical items within 45 days of original notice (12/30/2011).
No outdated food items observed at this time.Continue to monitor expiration dates of food items on premises.
If you have any questions,please contact the Area Supervior Jacqueline R. Coleman on (202)442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 113.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| Beef Patties (Hot Holding Display Unit) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
Dec 30, 2011 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Observed out dated food items, such as pancake & waffle mix dated 9-17-11, stove top stuffing mix, rice a roni chicken and beef, jiffy corn mix, french dressing, sandwich spread, fresh lemons, and oranges, whole milk dated for 12-29-11 was pulled from shelf. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food contact surfaces, (ice cream freezer). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Shield not provided for light bulb inside hot holding unit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
NOTE: NO OTHER FOODS FOR TEMPERATURE.
Certified Food Mangager - Daniel Testamichael FS#46788 expire 12-22-13. (please check daily for out dated food items).
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS, WITHIN 5 DAYS AND NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR ON (202)535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 113.0F |
| Beef Patties | 141.0F |
| (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) | 38.0F |
| (Freezer - ice cream) | -5.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
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