Sep 30, 2014 (Follow-up)

Sep 17, 2014 (Complaint)

• 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 45 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. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Flies (small and large) were observed flying and landing in and on trash cans, on warewashing sinks and other surfaces in warewashing area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  A gap was observed between bottom of the door and flooring at rear door. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Door was observed missing on reach-in refrigeration unit. Door frame was covered with plastic. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Unclean surface were observed on the interior of reach-in unit where door is missing. Mold and food debris was observed inside of warewashing sinks. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  Uncovered trash cans filled with food debris and other debris attracting flies flying around and landing in them were observed in warewashing area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Missing ceiling tiles and exposed wiring (i.e. hanging over beverage storage) were observed in food storage area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Unclean walls were observed around sinks in warewashing area. Unclean ceiling tiles and vents (i.e. dusty) were observed in freezer storage room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

May 28, 2014 (Follow-up)

May 20, 2014 (Follow-up)

• 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 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. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean food-contact surfaces (inside of walk-in freezer). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

May 15, 2014 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Correct response to questions
  The establishment's business license is not conspicuously posted in the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness. We provided the establishment with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, reporting agreement, and interview forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  The toilet room handwashing sink is unclean. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no handwashing signage at the toilet room handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no soap at the handwashing sink adjacent to the 3-compartment sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There are no paper towels at the handwashing sink adjacent to the 3-compartment sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Ice is built up on the floor of the walk-in freezer and on the interior of many of the ice cream freezers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Cleaning compounds are stored adjacent to containers of food on the shelves where the shelf-stable foods are stored. (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  Many of the ice cream freezers do not have visible thermometers and some of the thermometers are defective. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  There are containers of chicken broth with a "best by" date of Feb. 6, 2014 stored on a top shelf next to items whose "best by" dates have not passed. Although one of the managers claimed that that particular shelf was for merchandise to be returned, there was nothing designating the shelf as such. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  There are numerous holes in the walls of the establishment. There is an opening in the floor surrounding some conduits near the walk-in freezer. There are missing ceiling tiles in the rear room containing the ice cream freezers. A large gap is beneath the rear door leading up some steps. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Rodent droppings were observed on the floor in the side room that contained the shelf-stable products and ice cream freezers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Merchandise to be returned is not designated for return. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Bags of chips and beverages are stored on the floor in pools of water in the establishment. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Vending employees were observed cleaning utensils from the vending carts with a sponge. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  A display refrigerator is missing a door and plastic is covering the opening. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  One of the 3-compartment sinks has rust. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Mold is accumulating in the 3-compartment sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room door is not self-closing. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  There is no covered receptacle for the disposal of feminine hygiene products in the toilet room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  The dumpsters are overfilled and the lids can not close. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  The dumpsters are overfilled and trash is stored all around the dumpsters. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  There is an old seat stored in the toilet room and tires stored in a room in the rear of the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Water is pooled on the floor throughout the front of the building. The ceiling vents are unclean in the rear room where the ice cream freezers are stored. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Paint is peeling from the floor throughout the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  An individual in the establishment was observed disposing of waste water from cleaning a vending cart in the 3-compartment sink. (Corrected On Site)

Oct 12, 2012 (Complaint)

• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No soap at handwashing sink.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Numerous holes in the dry wall throughout the facility. Loose ceiling tiles. Gap under garage door when closed. Hole in ceiling tiles.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Rodent droppings observed on carpet.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Due to the appearance of dog feces in the establishment, animals are apparently in the establishment or entering the establishment.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  The name and contract for pest control service was not provided.
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Food debris is in the 3 compartment sink.
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room door is not self-closing.
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Dog feces found on the floor adjacent to propane tanks.