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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 were held at temperature above 41 degrees F in the reach-in refrigerators at the cook line. (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 reach-in refrigerators at the cook line have not been able to keep TCS food internal temperatures at 41 degree F or less 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 |
38. - Observed rodent burrows outside at the back of the building where the trash dumpsters and used oil grease barrels are placed. (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 |
39. - Observed frozen fries in cardboard boxes stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS) | 816.1 | Except as specified in Sections 816.2 and 816.3, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (a) In a clean, dry location; (b) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (c) At least fifteen centimeters (15 cm) or six inches (6 in.) above the floor. |
51. - Observed the garbage disposer was not functional during the inspection. (REPEAT). | 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. |
54. - Observed the lids for one of the trash dumpsters and used oil barrels have not been closed. (REPEAT). | 2713.1 | Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered inside the food establishment if the receptacles and units contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or after the receptacles and units are filled. |
54. - Observed the area where the trash dumpsters are placed is muddy and has standing water. (REPEAT). | 2701.1 | An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. |
56. - Observed there was insufficient lighting (blown bulb) in the walk-in refrigerator.(REPEAT). | 3008.1(a) | The light intensity shall be: At least one hundred eight (108) lux or ten (10) foot candles at a distance of seventy-five centimeters (75 cm) or thirty inches (30 in.) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. |
Item/Location | Temp | Item/Location | Temp | Item/Location | Temp | Item/Location | Temp |
Onions raw (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F | Turkey Burger (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.5F | Refrigerator - Reach-in (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F | Raw Chicken (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
Imitation Crabmeat (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F | Fish - Tilapia (Open Display Refrigerator) (Thawing) | 32.0F | Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 100.0F | Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Thawing) | 30.0F |
Cheddar Cheese (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F | Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 159.0F | Noodles (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F | Refrigerator - Walk-in (Cold Holding) | -8.0F |
Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 140.0F | Tomatoes sliced (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F | ||||
Inspector Comments:
The licensee has failed to comply with the 5 calendar-day AND 14 calendar-day notice cited on 06/09/2021, 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 1600.1 25-A DCMR 3210.1 25-A DCMR 2418.1 25-A DCMR 2713.1 25-A DCMR 2701.1 25-A DCMR 3008.1 If you have question, please contact the supervisor at food.safety@dc.gov. |
Farha Hima | 07/12/2021 | |
Person-in-Charge (Signature) | (Print) | Date |
Jemal Yasin | 026 | 07/12/2021 | |
Inspector (Signature) | (Print) | Badge # | Date |
2023 |