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Pursuant to Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations 		image
Health Regulation and Licensing Administration  •  Food Safety & Hygiene Inspection Services Division  •  899 North Capitol Street, NE •  Washington, DC 20002
http://doh.dc.gov/service/food-safety      email: food.safety@dc.gov
Establishment Name  HARRIS TEETER
Address  1350 POTOMAC AVE SE
City/State/Zip Code  WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Telephone
 (202) 543-1040
 E-mail address  s282mgr001@harristeeter.com
Date of Inspection
 01
/
 15
/
 2020
    Time In
 10
:
 20
AM     Time Out
 12
:
 10
PM  
License Holder  Harris Teeter LLC
License/Customer No.  09313xxxx-68002618
License Period
 05 
/
 01 
/
 2018 
 - 
 04 
/
 30 
/
 2020 
 Type of Inspection
 Complaint
Establishment Type:  Restaurant Total
    Risk Category 1
 
 2
 
 3
 
 4
 
 5
 
 
Priority Violations  0 COS  0 R  0
Priority Foundation Violations  2 COS  0 R  0
Core Violations  3 COS  0 R  0
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
 JASON SHEETS 
CFPM #:  FS-86956 

CFPM Expiration Date:   03/28/2022  
D.C. licensed trash or solid waste contractor:
 Waste Industries 
D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
 Darpro 
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
 Gregory Pest Solutions (most recent service date: 1/12/2020 
D.C. licensed ventilation hood system cleaning contractor:
 STS 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
  Compliance Status COS R
  Supervision  
IN OUT 1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
 
 
IN OUT 2. Certified Food Protection Manager
 
 
  Employee Health  
IN OUT 3. Management, food employee, and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities, and reporting
 
 
IN OUT 4. Proper use of restriction and exclusion
 
 
IN OUT 5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
 
 
  Good Hygienic Practices  
IN OUT N/O 6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
 
 
IN OUT N/O 7. No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
 
 
  Control of Hands as a Vehicle of Contamination  
IN OUT N/O 8. Hands clean and properly washed
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 9. No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate procedure properly allowed
 
 
IN OUT 10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
 
 
  Approved Source  
IN OUT 11. Food obtained from approved source
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 12. Food received at proper temperature
 
 
IN OUT 13. Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
 
 
  Protection from Contamination  
IN OUT N/A 15. Food separated and protected
 
 
IN OUT N/A 16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
 
 
IN OUT 17. Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food
 
 
  Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food)  
IN OUT N/A N/O 18. Proper cooking time and temperatures
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 20. Proper cooling time and temperature
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 21. Proper hot holding temperatures
 
 
IN OUT N/A 22. Proper cold holding temperatures
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 23. Proper date marking and disposition
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 24. Time as a public health control: procedures and records
 
 
  Consumer Advisory  
IN OUT N/A 25. Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
 
 
  Highly Susceptible Populations  
IN OUT N/A 26. Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
 
 
  Chemical  
IN OUT N/A 27. Food additives: approved and properly used
 
 
IN OUT N/A 28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
 
 
  Conformance with Approved Procedures  
IN OUT N/A 29. Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
 
 
 
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
  Compliance Status COS R
  Safe Food and Water  
IN OUT N/A 30. Pasteurized eggs used where required
 
 
IN OUT 31. Water and ice from approved source
 
 
IN OUT N/A 32. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
 
 
  Food Temperature Control  
IN OUT 33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 34. Plant food properly cooked for hot holding
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 35. Approved thawing methods used
 
 
IN OUT 36. Thermometers provided and accurate
 
 
  Food Identification  
IN OUT 37. Food properly labeled; original container
 
 
  Prevention of Food Contamination  
IN OUT 38. Insects, rodents, and animals not present
 
 
IN OUT 39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display
 
 
IN OUT N/A 40. Personal cleanliness
 
 
IN OUT 41. Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
 
 
IN OUT N/A N/O 42. Washing fruits and vegetables
 
 
  Proper Use of Utensils  
IN OUT 43. In-use utensils: properly stored
 
 
IN OUT 44. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, and handled
 
 
IN OUT 45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored and used
 
 
IN OUT N/A 46. Gloves used properly
 
 
  Utensils, Equipment, and Vending  
IN OUT 47. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
 
 
IN OUT 48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips
 
 
IN OUT 49. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
 
 
  Physical Facilities  
IN OUT 50. Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
 
 
IN OUT 51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
 
 
IN OUT 52. Sewage and waste water properly disposed
 
 
IN OUT 53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
 
 
IN OUT 54. Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
 
 
IN OUT 55. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
 
 
IN OUT 56. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
 
 
IN = in compliance OUT = not in compliance N/O = not observed
N/A = not applicable COS = corrected on-site R = repeat violation
Establishment Name  HARRIS TEETER    Establishment Address  1350 POTOMAC AVE SE
OBSERVATIONS 25 DCMR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
16. - Observed the cutting board at the sushi preparation area has not been cleaned.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)  1900.1 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf  
38. - Several rodent droppings have been observed on shelving racks at aisle 4 and 5. Observed multiple rodent gnawed packaged cookies at aisle 4. (All affected food items have been removed from the racks and discarded during the inspection). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)  3210.1 The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Pf (a) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Pf (b) Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Pf (c) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified in Sections 3402, 3410 and 3411; Pf and (d) Eliminating harborage conditions. Pf  
38. - Two dead mice observed on glue boards placed under shelving units at aisle 4 during the inspection.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)  3211.1 The licensee shall maintain a copy of the establishment's professional service contract and service schedule, and the following documents shall be available for inspection: Pf (a) Name and address of its District-licensed Pesticide Operator/contractor; (b) Frequency of pest extermination services provided under the contract; and (c) Date pest extermination services were last provided to the establishment.Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.  
38. - Observed gap greater than 1/4 of an inch between steel wire door sweep and floor threshold at the back door during the inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)  2912.1 Except as otherwise specified in Sections 2912.2 through 2912.5, the outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (a) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (b) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (c) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.  
51. - Observed several hand washing sinks located in the meat, deli, pizza, sushi and cheese selling lines have overflowing drain pipes during the inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 24 HOURS).  2418.1 A plumbing system shall be: (a) Repaired according to the D.C. Plumbing Code (2008) incorporating the International Plumbing Code 2006, as amended by the D.C. Plumbing Code Supplement (subtitle F of 12 DCMR); and (b) Maintained in good repair.  
 
Sanitizer: Quaternary Ammonium, 200 ppm, 0.0 pH, 75.0°F 
Temperatures
 Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp
Hot Water (Handwashing sink - deli section) 103.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) 104.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) 100.0F Chicken (Oven) (Cooking) 195.0F
Rice steamed (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) 148.0F Chicken (Hot Bar) (Hot Holding) 138.0F Lettuce (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 42.0F Bean Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 38.0F
Cheese shredded (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Imitation Crabmeat (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 34.0F Tuna (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 34.0F Salmon (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 34.0F
Deli Meat - Chicken (Refrigerator - deli display) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Deli Meat - Turkey (Refrigerator - deli display) (Cold Holding) 36.0F Hot Water (3-compartment sink) 118.0F Hot Water (3-compartment sink) 121.0F
Sandwich (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) 34.0F (Walk-in Freezer) 20.0F Meat (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 36.0F    
Inspector Comments:
Note: sushi rice PH has been measured and found to be at 3.3 during the inspection.

Correct cited violations within 24 hours, per Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman, the area supervisory sanitarian.
Correct cited violations within 5 calendar days.
Correct cited violations within 14 calendar days.

If you have question, please contact the area supervisory sanitarian Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman at food.safety@dc.gov.
DC Health does not assign a grade, percentage, or rating for establishment inspection reports. We perform a pass-fail inspection. The amount of Priority, Priority Foundation, and Core violations are tallied at the top of each inspection report. DC Health also performs follow up inspections to ensure the violations which were cited on the initial report have been corrected. To view an establishment's inspection report, follow this link: https://dc.healthinspections.us.
  Jonathan Speleos (Store Manager) 01/15/2020
 Person-in-Charge (Signature) (Print) Date
    Jemal Yasin 026  01/15/2020 
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