Establishment Name
FARMERS & DISTILLERS AND FOUNDING SPIRITS DISTILLE
Address
600 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
City/State/Zip Code
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Telephone
(202) 464-3001
E-mail address
keysi@farmersrestaurantgroup.com
Date of Inspection
02
/
14
/
2020
Time In
10
:
50
AM Time Out
01
:
45
PM
License Holder
Farmers & Distillers DC, LLC
License/Customer No.
09313xxxx-17000050
License Period
12
/
01
/
2018
-
11
/
30
/
2020
Type of Inspection
Complaint
Establishment Type:
Restaurant Total
Risk Category 1
2
3
4
5
Priority Violations
3
COS
1
R
0
Priority Foundation Violations
3
COS
1
R
0
Core Violations
4
COS
0
R
0
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
BRYTON BODE
CFPM #: FS-80221
CFPM Expiration Date:
03/30/2021
D.C. licensed trash or solid waste contractor:
Building
D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
Valley Protiens
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
Presto
D.C. licensed ventilation hood system cleaning contractor:
Potomac Exhaust
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
FARMERS & DISTILLERS AND FOUNDING SPIRITS DISTILLE
Establishment Address
600 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
OBSERVATIONS
25 DCMR
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
6. - Food employee observed eating out of a container with bare hands on the cook line. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
500.1
Persons working in direct contact with food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles shall not: (a) Eat, drink, chew gum, or use any form of tobacco, except in designated areas where food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped singleservice and single-use articles are not exposed, and where equipment or utensils are not washed or stored; or (b) Drink, except from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands or the container, where food, clean equipment and utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are exposed, and where equipment or utensils are washed or stored.
9. - Bartender observed placing cut fruit into a beverage with bare hands. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
800.2
Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified in Section 806 or as specified in Section 800.4 food employees shall not contact exposed, ready to eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. P
16. - French fry press observed unclean with an accumulation of food debris at the time of inspection. (PIC sent to the dishwasher for cleaning/sanitizing at the time of inspection.)
(Corrected On Site)
1900.1
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf
22. - Cold food items are held at improper temperatures (various refrigerated drawers located on the cook line).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
1005.1
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified in Section 1009, potentially hazardous food (time/ temperature control for safety food) shall be maintained: (b) At five degrees Celsius (5 degrees C) (forty-one degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees F)) or less. P
33. - Several food items that were observed holding at improper cold holding temperatures on the cook line (refrigerated drawers), were described as cooling per the PIC. These units are opened and closed during service. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
1004.1
Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified in Section 1003 by using one (1) or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (a) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (b) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (c) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (d) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (e) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (f) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (g) Other effective methods. Pf
33. - Under counter refrigeration unit located at the bakery service counter is not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures (47 degrees F). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
1600.1
Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified in chapters 6 through 13. Pf
36. - The refrigerated drawer located under the grill area (where hamburger patties and other meats are held) was not observed with a working thermometer inside. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
1524.2
Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one (1) integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display, except as specified in Section 1524.3.
39. - Cut fruits and other ingredients observed on display at the bar (directly in front of customers) with no sneeze guard or other form of protection from contamination. (PIC had a food employee move the items to the rear of the bar, away from customers.)
(Corrected On Site)
820.1
Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of: packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. P
45. - The straws observed at the bar are not individually wrapped or otherwise protected while on display or being dispensed (Servers and bartenders observed touching the top portion of straws when dispensing). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
2205.1
Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip- contact surfaces is prevented.
47. - Some of the white cutting boards (fry station and wok station) observed heavily worn with stains and grooves throughout. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
1801.1
Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Inspector Comments:
Correct items cited within 5 and 14 calendar days.
Please submit all questions/inquiries to the Area Supervisor at food.safety@dc.gov for efficient response.
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.
