NECESSITIES, 625 INDIANA AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Sep 25, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Sep 09, 2014 | Routine | 5 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 05, 2014 | Complaint | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 22, 2013 | Follow-up | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 09, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 7 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Feb 22, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Feb 13, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 28, 2011 | Routine | 4 | 4 | Details / Comments |
Sep 25, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Garbage grinder was observed installed in 2 compartment sink. (REPEAT).
ALL 5-DAY NOTICE ITEMS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 09/09/2014 HAVE BEEN ABATED EXCEPT (25-DCMR 2602.1).
The establishment has been given additional time to correct the remaining item per Area Supervisor Mrs. Coleman. If you have any question, please call Area Supervisor Mrs. Coleman at 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 115.0F |
| Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 31.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
Sep 09, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
No handwashing was observed by employee prior to prepping sandwiches during inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food obtained from approved source
Employee was unable to provide a receipt for the purchase of seaweed used for kimchi observed stored in freezer and for sale in reach-in refrigeration unit in retail area. - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Kimchi stored in reach-in refrigeration unit in retail area was observed lacking date markings. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
Employee prepping sandwiches was lacking a hair restraint. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
A detergent-sanitizer solution was observed lacking for use at warewashing sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Garbage grinder was observed installed in 2 compartment sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45 DAYS.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Mrs. Coleman at 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 114.4F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Turkey Salad (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Steak cooked (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 47.1F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 115.8F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 115.0F |
Feb 05, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Food obtained from approved source
Home made 'Kimichi' put on display refrigerator for general public consumption. (Manager stated that 'Kimichi' is made in residential kitchen. Removed from the refrigerator). (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
Food employee didn't wear a hair restraint. (Corrected On Site) - Gloves used properly
Single use plastic hand gloves were being reused. It has been observed that disposable plastic hand gloves were kept inside the refrigerator between the tasks of making sandwiches. (Used gloves were discarded). (Corrected On Site)
IF YOU HAVE QUESTION, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 123.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 118.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Bimibmap (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Eggs boiled (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
Aug 22, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Personal cosmetics stored together with single service items in the under counter shelf. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
No air gap for 2-part sink under drain. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
The garbage disposal unit directly connected to th 2-part compartement sink.
Failure to comply with 5-Days notice from inspection conducted on 08/09/2013.
If you have any questions, please call area supervisor Ms. Jacqueline Coleman at (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 120.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.3F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Aug 09, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness.(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 illness.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hands clean and properly washed
6. - The manager observed washing her hands in 2-compartement sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Personal cosmetics stored together with single service items in the under counter shelf.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer for reach-in-freezer(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Unlabeled squeeze bottle observed in service line area(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Openings observed on ceiling above mop sink (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food items such as beverage and water stored on the floor. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Single service items stored on the floor in service line area(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
The garbage disposal unit directly connected to 2-part sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct items stated within 5-days
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 - Service Line) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 118.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 2.6F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 39.8F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Feb 22, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Feb 13, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health is not conspicuously posted in the establishment next to the establishment's business license.(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) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
A 5-DAY NOTICE GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
Nov 28, 2011 (Routine)
Violations:
- 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) - Proper use of restriction and exclusion
Establishment does not have a current employee health policy that includes exclusion of a food employee when diagnosed with an infectious agent as specified in section 300.3 of the DC Food Code (25 DCMR). (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Establishment is not using a detergent-sanitizer in the wash step of the two compartment sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces (Cutting boards found unclean with black stains all over).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Expired food items for sale. (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Single-use utensils are stored in a re-used cardboard box. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5- AND 45-DAYS AS LISTED IN OBSERVATIONS.
CFPM: YON CHO KANG (43427) EXP. 12/31/12
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 111.6F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.4F |
| Hot Water (2-compartment sink) | 121.6F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cooling) | 49.4F |
| Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cooling) | 47.5F |
| Turkey sliced (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 37.9F |
| Ham sliced (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
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