image Food Establishment Inspection Report
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  14TH STREET CAFE ASIAN BISTRO
Address  1416 14TH ST NW
City/State/Zip Code  Washington, DC 20005
Telephone
 (202) 588-0695
 E-mail address  yunlinzhang2@gmail.com
Date of Inspection
 02
/
 28
/
 2022
    Time In
 11
:
 40
AM     Time Out
 02
:
 05
PM  
License Holder  ZL, Inc
License/Customer No.  09313XXXX-15000213
License Period
 07 
/
 01 
/
 2021 
 - 
 06 
/
 30 
/
 2023 
 Type of Inspection
 Complaint
Establishment Type:  Restaurant Total
    Risk Category 1
 
 2
 
 3
 
 4
 
 5
 
 
Priority Violations  1 COS  0 R  0
Priority Foundation Violations  3 COS  1 R  0
Core Violations  5 COS  2 R  0
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
 YUNLIN ZHANG 
CFPM #:  FS-93714 

CFPM Expiration Date:   06/10/2024  
D.C. licensed trash or solid waste contractor:
 KmG 
D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
 Forever Green 
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
 Ehrlich / Rentokil Steritech (Service date - 02/09/22 
D.C. licensed ventilation hood system cleaning contractor:
 Safety First Services 
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  14TH STREET CAFE ASIAN BISTRO    Establishment Address  1416 14TH ST NW
OBSERVATIONS 25 DCMR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
3. - The establishment did not provide proof of an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illness. I provided the establishment with a copy of the Food Code's conditional employee and food employee interview, reporting agreement, and medical referral forms. (Corrected On Site)  300.1 The licensee shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the person in charge, in accordance with this Section, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.  
5. - The establishment does not have approved procedures for responding to a contamination event due to vomiting or diarrhea. I provided the establishment with a copy of the vomit/diarrhea event clean-up procedure. (Corrected On Site)  504.1 A licensee shall ensure that its food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Pf  
16. - Mold was observed on the ice maker's plastic drip panel.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)  1900.1 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf  
22. - Cold food items (noodles, general tso chicken and egg rolls) are held at improper temperatures. The egg rolls have been discarded and the chicken was relocated to walk-in refrigerator.(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  
23. - Temperature control for safety foods intended to be held for more than 24 hours are not date marked.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)  1007.1 Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified in Section 1011, and except as specified in Section 1007.4 and 1007.5, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than twenty- four (24) hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of five degrees Celsius (5 degrees C) (forty-one degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees F)) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. Pf  
40. - Food employee observed not wearing a hair restraint while working with open food.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)  502.1 Food employees shall wear clean and effective hair restraints, such as hairnets or beard nets, if appropriate, and clothing that covers body hair that are designed and worn to effectively keep hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Hats, caps, scarves or other head covers are acceptable if the hair is contained to prevent contamination. Hair spray and tying back the hair in a ponytail are not effective hair restraints.  
41. - Wet wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use. The wiping cloths were stored in the sanitizing solution at the time of call. (Corrected On Site)  812.2 Cloths that are in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (a) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified in Section 1813; and (b) Laundered daily as specified in Section 2101.4.  
45. - Packages single-service items are stored on the floor.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)  2203.4 Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than fifteen centimeters (15 cm) or six inches (6 in.) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as provided in Section 1534.  
55. - Observed grease build-up on the floor underneath and behind the cooking equipment.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)  3201.1 The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.  
 
Sanitizer: Chlorine, 50 ppm, 0.0 pH, 112.0°F 
Temperatures
 Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp
Mixed Vegetables (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 39.0F Dumplings (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Raw Chicken (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 39.0F Roast Pork (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 40.0F
Bean Sprouts (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Egg Roll (Shelf) (Holding) 60.0F Hot Water (Handwashing sink (toilet room)) 107.0F Hot Water (Handwashing sink (toilet room)) 103.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink (toilet room)) 112.0F Hot Water (Wash Cycle - Warewashing Machine) 125.0F Orange Chicken (Counter Top) (Holding) 48.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink (kitchen)) 115.0F
(Walk-in Freezer) 2.0F (Walk-in Refrigerator) 35.0F Duck (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 36.0F Roast Pork (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 34.0F
Bean Sprouts (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 38.0F Raw Shrimp (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 38.0F Noodles (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 39.0F (Reach-in Freezer) 16.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) 105.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) 115.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) 127.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) 113.0F
Rice steamed (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) 153.0F Egg Drop Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) 176.0F Hot & Sour Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) 158.0F Wonton Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) 178.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink) 125.0F Chicken (Wok) (Cooking) 169.0F   0.0F Rice steamed (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 40.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator) 38.0F Tofu (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Carrots (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Noodles (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 41.0F
               
Inspector Comments:
Correct cited violations within 5 calendar-days.
Correct cited violations within 14 calendar-days.
If you have any questions, please contact the Area Supervisor at food.safety@dc.gov with your inquiry details.
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.
  Yunlin Zhang 02/28/2022
 Person-in-Charge (Signature) (Print) Date
    Solomon Balcha 038  02/28/2022 
  Inspector (Signature) (Print) Badge # Date
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