Sep 03, 2013 (Follow-up)

• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  The walk in refrigerator was not working. The owner posted an out of order sign on the door of this unit. A box of vegetables, #10 can of tomato sauce and sour cream were moved to a working refrigerated unit.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Baked chicken was being placed on a wire shelf to cool at room temperature.(placed under counter reach in refrigerator) (Corrected On Site)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  No splash guard between the handsink and the freezer chest used as a work table.
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Plastic eating utensils on the customer service line were not inverted.(inverted) (Corrected On Site)

Aug 19, 2013 (Routine)

• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  NO HANDWASHIG SIGNAGE IN THE KITCHEN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  WALK-IN COOLER OUT OF ORDER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Sep 27, 2012 (Follow-up)

Sep 27, 2012 (Follow-up)

Jul 20, 2012 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. Farooq Mohammad: Prometric Certificate # 1681883; Examination Date 11/3/2011 (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illnesses. I provided the person in charge with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, reporting agreement, and interview forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 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)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  Absolutely no handwashing was observed for approximately 20 minutes while food prep and dishwashing activities occurred. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in the toilet rooms and on the service line. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There are no paper towels at the service line and kitchen handwashing sinks. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no soap at the service line handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  The kitchen handwashing sink is unclean. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  Raw lamb is stored above ready-to-eat food and potatoes in the walk-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Food is uncovered on the top shelf of the walk-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Utensils were improperly washed in the 3-compartment sink then placed on the storage racks to dry without being sanitized. No sanitizing solution is set up in the 3-compartment sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Approved thawing methods used
  Packaged fish is being thawed in an unclean handwashing sink under running water measured at 136 degrees Fahrenheit. (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  There are no thermometers in the coffin style freezers, under counter refrigerator, and reach-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  There are unlabeled plastic containers of spices and nuts and unlabeled plastic squeezer bottles of sauces in the kitchen. There are unlabeled rolling bins of sugar and flour in the old walk-in refrigeration unit usd for dry storage. (Corrected On Site)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  There is a hole in the ceiling tile above the kitchen handwashing sink. There are missing ceiling tiles above the walk-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  The name of the establishment's pest exterminator and pest extermination contract was not provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  A bag of onions is stored on the kitchen floor. Jugs of milk and plans and cases of food are stored on the walk-in refrigerator floor. (Corrected On Site)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Storage shelves holding various items are positioned directly above the uncovered food atop the under counter refrigerator. This setup must be changed immediately. Cooked lamb and chicken on skewers are hung next to the wall beneath the ventilation hood and the food is touching the wall. This practice must cease. (Corrected On Site)
• Personal cleanliness
  The dishwasher is not wearing a hair restraint. The manager is serving food and is not wearing a hair restraint. (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  The wiping cloths are stored on the cutting board and counter top and no sanitizing solution is prepared. (Corrected On Site)
• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  The unwrapped plastic knives, forks, and spoons on the front counter are stored flat in the holder and the food-contact surfaces are exposed. (Corrected On Site)
• Gloves used properly
  The cook did not change gloves for an exteded period. He handled numerous food items and utensils while both cooking and preparing orders. (Corrected On Site)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  The cutting boards have numerous grooves and are discolored. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  There are no chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  The utensils are being improperly washed then improperly rinsed under running water; no rinse water is set up in the 3-compartment sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  The utensils are being improperly washed under running water. No detergent solution is set up in the 3-compartment sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Grease is accumulating on the ventilation hood filters. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  There is no hot water (110 degrees Fahrenheit or above) at the handwashing sink on the service line. There is no water at the 3-compartment sink on the service line. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 24 HOURS)
• Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  There is inadequate (low) water pressure at the service line handwashing sink; the water is trickling out out of the faucet. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 24 HOURS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room doors are not self closing. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Both toilet room doors are open and they are not being cleaned at this time. (Corrected On Site)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  There is no covered receptacle in the women's toilet room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  There is no toilet tissue in the men's toilet room. (Corrected On Site)