Aug 29, 2014 (Follow-up)

• Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed no parasite destruction letter. Repeat violation. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).placed in undercounter referigrator, and Ice. (Corrected On Site)
• Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
  Observed no variance for pickling. ( contacted the DOH and pending)
• Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  The establishment is pickling without a variance. ( pending the 45 days notice of the previous inspection)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  Observed no data plate in dish washing machine. ( pending the 45 days notice given in the previous inspection)

Aug 25, 2014 (Routine)

• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwashing signage at handwashing sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  No parasite destruction letter available for raw fish served as ready to eat food. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Ready to eat TCS foods stored beyond 7 day shelf life. (Corrected On Site)
• Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
  The establishment is pickling and holding pickled items beyond 7 days. Please contact Arian Gibson at arian.gibson@dc.gov to begin the variance process. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  The establishment is pickling without a variance. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Reach-in refrigerator doors are poorly sealed which maybe affecting food temperatures. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  Bar reach-in lacks a thermometer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  There is no data plate for the mechanical dishwasher. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The drain that services the dip well is clogged. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Mar 29, 2013 (Routine)

• Food separated and protected
  Food item unprotected from contamination. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Date mark food container where needed. (Corrected On Site)
• Personal cleanliness
  Observed employee wearing jewerly (watch, bracelet). (Corrected On Site)

Mar 28, 2012 (Follow-up)

Mar 12, 2012 (Routine)

• Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  AN EMPLOYEE WAS NOT DRINKING FROM A CLOSED CONTAINER AT VISIT.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT. 1) ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT THE BAR. 2) SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINED SLIGHT SLIME AND MOLD BUILD UP BEHIND THE DRIP PANEL.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  ALL COLD UNITS AND COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEVERAL UNITS ON THE LINE WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT VISIT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THESE UNITS OR STORED ON ICE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE COMPLIANCE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  FAN COVER IN THE WINE ROOM CONTAINED DUST BUILD UP.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)