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Food Establishment Inspection Report Pursuant to Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations |
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OBSERVATIONS | 25 DCMR | CORRECTIVE ACTIONS |
22. - Observed temperature control for safety(TCS) foods, such as chicken tamales, beans, sliced potatoes, string beans, have been held at temperature above 41 degrees F in the walk-in refrigerator. (REPEAT). | 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. - Observed the establishment has not been using proper cooling methods to cool sauces and tamales. (REPEAT). | 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. - Observed the walk-in refrigerator has not been able to keep food temperatures at 41 degree F or below during the inspection. (REPEAT). | 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 |
37. - Observed unlabeled food container holding food in the walk-in refrigerator. (REPEAT). | 803.1 | Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food, except that containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, need not be identified. |
38. - Observed harborage conditions, holes on wall under the hand washing sink at the food preparation area, during the inspection. (REPEAT). | 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 |
47. - Observed the mop sink has been broken. Observed the handle for the walk-in refrigerator door has been detached. (REPEAT). | 1800.1 | Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in chapters 14 and 15. |
47. - Observed in the walk-in refrigerators the corn husks have been stored in the Home Depot paper bags manufactured to hold yard refuse.(CEASE and DESIST using non-food grade containers effective IMMEDIATELY). (REPEAT). | 1400.1(a) | Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall not allow the migration of deleterious substances, or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food, and under normal use conditions shall be: P (a) Safe; P |
52. - Observed condensate water drain pipe from the air conditioning drains into the hand washing sink at the food preparation area. (REPEAT). | 2608.1 | Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to applicable D.C. laws and regulations. |
52. - Observed the drain pipe from the food preparation sink has been connected directly to the receiving drain pipe. (REPEAT). | 2602.1 | Except as specified in Sections 2602.2 through 2602.4, a direct connection shall not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. P |
55. - Observed damaged wall in the mop sink and missing cove base tiles at multiple places in the establishment. (REPEAT). | 2802.1 | Except as specified in Section 2802.2, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (a) Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food establishment operations are conducted; (b) Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and (c) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food establishment servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. |
Item/Location | Temp | Item/Location | Temp | Item/Location | Temp | Item/Location | Temp |
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink (kitchen)) | 100.0F | Corn (Walk-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 29.7F | Beans (Walk-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 29.9F | Tamales (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 73.0F |
Beans (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F | Tamales (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 111.0F | Tamales (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 103.0F | (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 55.0F |
Inspector Comments:
The licensee has failed to comply with the 5 calendar-day AND/OR 14 calendar-day notice cited on 6/7/2021, as listed within the observations section of this report. The Licensee’s failure to comply may result in additional enforcement action. 25-A DCMR 1005.1 25-A DCMR 1004.1 25-A DCMR 1600.1 25-A DCMR 803.1 25-A DCMR 1800.1 25-A DCMR 1400.1(a) 25-A DCMR 2608.1 25-A DCMR 2602.1 25-A DCMR 2802.1 If you have question, please contact the supervisor at food.safety@dc.gov. |
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Narciso Galvez Orellana | 06/29/2021 |
Person-in-Charge (Signature) | (Print) | Date |
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Jemal Yasin | 026 | 06/29/2021 |
Inspector (Signature) | (Print) | Badge # | Date |
2023 |