image Food Establishment Inspection Report
Pursuant to Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations 		image
Health Regulation & Licensing Administration  •  Office of Food, Drug, Radiation, and Community Hygiene  •  2201 Shannon Place, SE - 2nd Floor  •  Washington, DC 20020
http://doh.dc.gov/service/food-safety      email: food.safety@dc.gov
Establishment Name  GW HOSPITAL CAFETERIA
Address  900 23RD ST NW
City/State/Zip Code  Washington, DC 20037
Telephone
 (202) 715-4492
 E-mail address  kadisha.springer@gwu-hospital.com
Date of Inspection
 02
/
 15
/
 2023
    Time In
 11
:
 15
AM     Time Out
 01
:
 10
PM  
License Holder  George Washington University Hospital
License/Customer No.  09313xxxx-230000308
License Period
 07 
/
 01 
/
 2021 
 - 
 06 
/
 30 
/
 2023 
 Type of Inspection
 Routine
Establishment Type:  Restaurant Total
    Risk Category 1
 
 2
 
 3
 
 4
 
 5
 
 
Priority Violations  2 COS  0 R  1
Priority Foundation Violations  1 COS  0 R  0
Core Violations  2 COS  1 R  0
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
 JONATHAN YOUNG 
CFPM #:  FS-88953 

CFPM Expiration Date:   10/09/2022  
D.C. licensed trash or solid waste contractor:
 STERICYCLE 
D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
 FILTA FRY 
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
 REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT 
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  GW HOSPITAL CAFETERIA    Establishment Address  900 23RD ST NW
OBSERVATIONS 25 DCMR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
15. - Opened food product was not stored in a sealed tight container. All opened food products must be stored in a sealed tight container in order to prevent possible contamination. (Item was placed in a sealed tight container at time of visit.) (Corrected On Site)  802.1(c)-(h) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (c) Cleaning equipment and utensils as specified in Section 1901 and sanitizing as specified in Section 2002; (d) Except as specified in Section 802.2, storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings; (e) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (f) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (g) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food establishment as specified in Section 3103; and (h) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed as specified in Section 806 from ready-to-eat food.  
21. - Improper hot holding. All hot food must be maintained at 135.0 degrees or above at all times. (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: (a) At fifty-seven degrees Celsius (57 degrees C) (one hundred thirty-five degrees Fahrenheit (135 degrees F)) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in Section 900.2 or reheated as specified in Section 906.5 may be held at a temperature of fifty-four degrees Celsius (54 degrees C )(one hundred thirty degrees Fahrenheit ((130 degrees F)) or above. P  
22. - Improper cold holding. All cold units and cold food items must be maintained at 41.0 degrees or below at all times. Several items were not in compliance at time of visit. (THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION).  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  
37. - Working containers located near the grill in the patient food prep area were not labeled as to content. (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. - Fruit flies observed near the dish room where the large dish machine is located. (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  
 
Temperatures
 Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) 118.0F Cucumbers (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Crab Sticks (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Tuna (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) 48.0F
Cream Cheese (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) 38.0F Beef (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 49.0F Salmon Salad (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 48.0F Fish eggs (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) 43.0F
(Refrigerator - sushi display) (Cold Holding) 36.0F Salmon salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 39.0F Tuna Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 39.0F Chick Peas (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 39.0F
Cauliflower (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Falafel (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) 48.0F Chicken Noodle Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) 167.0F Cream of asparagus (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding) 144.0F
Potatoes (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 46.0F Veggie Burger (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) 47.0F Pizza - Pepperoni (Heat Lamp Display) (Hot Holding) 151.0F Pizza - Cheese (Heat Lamp Display) (Hot Holding) 142.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - pizza prep unit) (Cold Holding) 34.0F Peppers (Refrigerator - pizza prep unit) (Cold Holding) 39.1F (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 36.9F Turkey (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 34.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 37.8F Chicken Strips (Heat Lamp Display) (Hot Holding) 169.0F Fish fried (Heat Lamp Display) (Hot Holding) 169.0F Chicken Strips (Deep Fryer) (Cooking) 226.0F
Veggie LoMein (Service Line) (Hot Holding) 167.0F Green Beans (Service Line) (Hot Holding) 117.0F Rice steamed (Service Line) (Hot Holding) 139.0F Steak cooked (Service Line) (Hot Holding) 160.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 34.0F (Refrigerator - walk-in dairy) (Cold Holding) 36.0F (Refrigerator - walk-in produce) (Cold Holding) 35.0F (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) 38.9F
(Walk-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) -14.8F Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) 34.9F Egg Salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) 37.9F Chicken salad (Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 40.0F
               
Inspector Comments:
Correct stated items within 5 calendar days.
Correct stated item within 14 calendar days.
If you have any questions you may 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.
  KADISHA SPRINGER 02/15/2023
 Person-in-Charge (Signature) (Print) Date
    R ESPY-HARLAN 59  02/15/2023 
  Inspector (Signature) (Print) Badge # Date
    2023