May 05, 2014 (Routine)

• Proper date marking & disposition
  no date labeling on cooked foods inside of the walkin unit (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)exterior of door on the ice machine contains debris
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)grease and debris under cooking units behind the line

Sep 12, 2013 (Follow-up)

Aug 07, 2013 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.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.(instuctions issued)(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)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  Employees were not washing their hands.(hands washed) (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  White powder substance in a small stainless steel mixing bowl was stored on the same shelf as food equipment in the prep area.(bowl was placed in the mop sink area) (Corrected On Site)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  Working containers of prepared food in the reach in refrigerator were not labeled.(labeled) (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  The top burners of the stoe and inside the oven needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  No hot water (100 degrees Fahrenheit or above) at rest room hand sink(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The hand sink in the prep area was leaking.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  The floor under and around the stove needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  A ladder was stored against wire cart holding sheet pans.(moved to the mop sink area) (Corrected On Site)

Mar 18, 2013 (Routine)

• Personal cleanliness
  All employees were not wearing hair restraint while preparing food.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  The inside bottom of the oven needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

May 01, 2012 (Follow-up)

Mar 27, 2012 (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 for customers to view. (Corrected On Site)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illnesses. I provided the person in charge with a copy of the DC Food Code employee interview, medical referral, and reporting agreement forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illnesses. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There are no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the prep area. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink for the customers. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Some of the cut and chopped vegetables and herbs in the walk-in refrigerator are stored ucovered. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  The ice cream freezer needs to be defrosted. The reach-in freezer has food debris on the shelf. The walk-in refrigerator's compressor fan guard has a heavy buildup of dust. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper hot holding temperatures
  The lamb and beef for gyros is held at an improper temperature on the vertical broiler. The unit is turned off until they start cooking the meat which is still raw on the inside but has a brown (cooked) appearance all around on the outside. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  There are unlabeled rolling food bins in the rear of the establishment and unlabeled glass containers of spices along with unlabeled plastic containers of grains on the bottom oshelf of the prep table. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The cutting boards are chipped along the edges. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  There are no test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  The exterior of the ice machine has an accumulation of dirt and dust particles. The vents on the ventilation hood above the stove have an accumulation of dust. There is food residue on the shelving unit adjacent to the stove. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  There is no air gap beneath the spray hose at the garbage disposal unit. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  The person in charge was unable to provide the name of grease collection contractor and a grease collection contract. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room for the customers is not closing tightly. The toilet room for staff does not have a self-closing device installed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  The area beneath the storage area shelves is unclean. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  An old countertop beverage refrigerator, old vertical broiler, and a meat grinder that are no longer in use are stored in the rear of the establishment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Employee clothing is hung from the shelving units in the storage area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  The two (2) ceiling light tubes in the storage area where the food and single-service items are stored are unshielded. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)