Food Establishment Inspection Report Pursuant to Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations
Health Regulation & Licensing Administration • Office of Food, Drug, Radiation, and Community Hygiene • 2201 Shannon Place, SE - 2nd Floor • Washington, DC 20020
D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
VALLEY PROTEINS
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
N & N PEST CONTROL
D.C. licensed ventilation hood system cleaning contractor:
BN COMMERCIAL CLEANER
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
Z BURGER
Establishment Address
2157 P ST NW
OBSERVATIONS
25 DCMR
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
2. - There is no one on duty that has a Certified Food Protection Manager ID Card issued by the DC Health. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
203.3
A person in charge who is a certified food protection manager as required in Section 203.1 shall obtain a District-issued Food Protection Manager Identification Card (ID Card), issued by the Department, and shall renew the District-issued ID Card every three (3) years. P
8. - Food Handlers are not frequently washing hands between tasks or when returning to work. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
402.1
Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified in Section 401 immediately before working in direct contact with food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, P and: (a) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; P (b) After using the toilet room; P (c) After caring for or handling aquatic animals as specified in Section 503.2; P (d) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; P (e) After handling soiled surfaces, equipment, or utensils; P (f) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks; P (g) After each absence from the work station; P (h) Immediately before touching ready-to-eat food or food-contact surfaces; P (i) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (j) Before donning gloves for working with food; P and (k) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P
10. - Paper towels not present at all hand sinks. Towels not available at hand sink in bar area or at prep station in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
3002.1
Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with: (a) Individual, disposable towels; Pf (b) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf (c) A heated-air hand drying device that is provided in addition to other hand-drying devices at sinks used for food preparation or warewashing areas; Pf or (d) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Pf
23. - Prepared food items kept in plastic containers stored in reach-in and walk-in coolers are not labeled with dates and contents.(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
37. - Several unlabeled plastic squeeze bottles of unknown liquids in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
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. - There is a concerning presence of flies in the backroom. (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
39. - Boxes containing ingredients observed on the floor in the kitchen.(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.
48. - No chemical test strips and kit available to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
1608.1
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in micrograms per liter (mg/L) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
48. - The 3-compartment ware-washing sink observed improperly set-up for manual ware-washing; there is no dedicated sanitizing section. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
1909.1
Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one (1) of the following procedures: (a) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using: (1) A three (3)-compartment sink; (2) Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a three (3)-compartment sink as specified in Section 1601.3; or (3) A three (3)-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment; (b) Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified in Section 1814 if using: (1) Alternative warewashing equipment as specified in Section 1601.3 that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer; or (2) A warewashing system for CIP equipment; (c) Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water sanitization immersion step of a two (2)-compartment sink operation; (d) If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified in Section 1909.1(e), or alternative manual warewashing equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is: (1) Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution; and (2) Wasted immediately after each application; or (e) If using a warewashing machine that recycles the sanitizing solution for use in the next wash cycle, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution.
55. - Unnecessary/unused items and equipment observed in the outside rear of the establishment. The food establishment is operating with circumstances or health hazard that may endanger public health such harboring rodents and wildlife. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
3213.1
The premises shall be free of: (a) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (b) Litter.
62. - The business license and the recent health inspection reports are not conspicuously posted. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
4306.3
All licenses, Certificate of Occupancy, and current inspection reports shall be conspicuously posted within the food establishment.
Salad (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)
39.0F
Fries (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)
166.0F
Bacon (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)
39.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)
38.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)
39.0F
Fries (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)
156.0F
Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)
176.0F
Inspector Comments:
Correct items stated within 5-days and 14-days If any question, please feel free to contact the area supervisor 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.
