Sep 19, 2014 (Routine)

• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Fruit flies observed near handsink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Shelves have dust and dirt accumulation. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

May 15, 2014 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  Neither the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health nor the establishment's business license are conspicuously posted in the establishment. (Corrected On Site)
• 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.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no waste receptacle at any of the handwashing sinks. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Ice is built up on the floors of the walk-in freezers and walk-in freezer shelf and interior of the ice cream freezer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  The walk-in freezer is out of order; the ambient air temperatures of the unit were measured at 42 degrees Fahrenheit and 63 degrees Fahrenheit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  The thermometer on the interior of the ice cream freezer is defective; the mercury within the glass tube has separated. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Ceiling tiles are suspended from the ceiling forming a gap in the ceiling. There are cutouts in the ceiling tiles leaving openings in the ceiling. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Gnats and flies are present around the mop sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Cardboard is lining the shelving units in the front of the establishment. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Plywood is lining the floor of the walk-in freezer that stores the ice and the wood is wet and covered with ice. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  One of the walk-in freezers is out of order; food from the unit was transferred to another unit. The band saw is out of order. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  There is no hot water (110 degrees Fahrenheit or above) at 3-compartment sink and the handwashing sinks in the kitchen and toilet room. (Corrected On Site)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The toilet is clogged. (Corrected On Site)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  The grease bin was stored outdoors on top of a wooden pallet. (Corrected On Site)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  A light fixture is suspended from the ceiling. (Corrected On Site)

Feb 09, 2014 (License Restoration)

Feb 06, 2014 (Follow-up)

• Management awareness; policy present
  No employee health policy available.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Towels stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Trash can not available at hand sink in warehouse.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No soap at hand sink in kitchen.
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No paper towels at hand sink in restroom.
• Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
  Dented cans present on site.
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Slicer used for cutting dry ice observed unclean.
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Chemicals for sale are stored above food products.
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Open rodent bait observed within the establishment.
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Non food grade lubricant used on slicer for dry ice (confirmed by manager to be Motor Oil)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Condenser of walk in freezer is leaking and dripping into large buckets, collecting the ice.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Two live roaches observed in warehouse.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Dead roaches observed within the establishment.
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Shelves are made of unfinished wood. Some shelves are lined with cardboard.
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Cutting board observed heavily worn in kitchen.
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Shelves throughout the establishment and the outside of the dry ice cooler observed unclean.
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Pipes are leaking beneath triple sink.
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Air gap not present at three compartment sink.
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Pipes are taped as a form of repair beneath the triple sink.
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Toilet room observed unclean.
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  Exterior trash area observed unclean.
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Excessive food spillage/debris/unsanitary conditions observed in the kitchen. Floor drains of kitchen have food buildup.
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Light bulb not shielded in kitchen area.

Jan 30, 2014 (Routine)

• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Storage shelve at the chips and candy need more cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Hand sink at the three compactment sink not in operation at call.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The garbage disposal not in operation at call.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Floor along the wall need cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Hole inside the wall at the storage room and under the sink at the three cmpactment sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Air vent inside the toilet room not working.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Apr 19, 2013 (Routine)

• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Gap & entrance at the rear door. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Display shelves and storage shelves need cleaning. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Leak inside walk in box. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Garbage disposal not working. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Bulk items & material at the rear. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Floor dirty at the rear. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Need cover for light or shattered proof bulb for light inside the walk in box. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Nov 02, 2012 (Routine)

Jul 31, 2012 (Follow-up)

Jul 26, 2012 (Complaint)

• Food properly labeled; original container
  Outdated foods (potato chips) boxes labeled 6/23/12 and 6/12/12 stored at the garage door area for the company to be picked up according to the manager.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Under the garage door there is a large hole that needs rubber strips.)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Boxes of food stored on the floor inside the walk in refrigerator and at the storage area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Display shelves need cleaning at the can food area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Provide hot water faucet for the hand sink at the three compa(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Garbage disposal not operable at call. Need repair or replace.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Floor dirty inside the walk in refrigerators.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Light need to covered or replace with shattered proof bulb.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Apr 30, 2012 (Routine)

• 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.Iissued) (Corrected On Site)
• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  There were boxes of paper goods on the floor.(elevated) (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  The stainless steel table and the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen needed cleaning. The microwave needed cleanig.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  The floors needed cleaning thru-out.(cleaned). There were missing ceiling panels in the customer service area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)