D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
Storm Oil
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
Not available
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
BAR PILAR (N)
Establishment Address
1833 14TH ST NW
OBSERVATIONS
25 DCMR
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
2. - There is no one on duty during the time of inspection, that has a Certified Food Protection Manager ID Card.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
203.1
Each person in charge shall be certified by a food protection manager certification program that is accredited by the Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Programs. Such certified food protection managers shall be deemed in compliance with Section 201.2(b). P
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. A copy the document was provided at the time of inspection.
(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
6. - Employee was observed drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
500.1
Persons working in direct contact with food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles shall not: (a) Eat, drink, chew gum, or use any form of tobacco, except in designated areas where food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped singleservice and single-use articles are not exposed, and where equipment or utensils are not washed or stored; or (b) Drink, except from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands or the container, where food, clean equipment and utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are exposed, and where equipment or utensils are washed or stored.
8. - Food employees fail to wash their hands when changing tasks and before changing gloves.(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
16. - Mold was observed on the ice maker's ice chute.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
1901.5
Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in Section 1904, surfaces of utensils and equipment in contact with food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cleaned: (a) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (b) At least every twenty-four (24) hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (c) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (d) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (1) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (2) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
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
38. - The date that pest extermination services were last provided to the establishment is not available.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
3210.2
The licensee shall maintain a copy of the establishment's professional service contract and service schedule, and the following documents shall be available for inspection: Pf (a) Name and address of its District-licensed Pesticide Operator/contractor; (b) Frequency of pest extermination services provided under the contract; and (c) Date pest extermination services were last provided to the establishment.
44. - Utensils (i.e. Bowls and plates) stored on wired rack and on top of Bain Marie in kitchen were not covered or inverted. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
2203.2
Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified in Section 2203.1 and shall be stored: (a) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (b) Covered or inverted.
48. - There are no chemical test strips 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
62. - The establishment's active business license and inspection report were not 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.
Shrimp raw (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)
37.0F
(Sandwich Prep Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)
35.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)
20.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink (kitchen))
126.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink (toilet room))
101.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink (toilet room))
121.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)
120.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)
115.0F
Hot Water (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine)
128.0F
Inspector Comments:
Correct cited violations within 5 Calendar-days.
Correct cited violations within 14 Calendar-day. If you have any questions, please contact the area supervisor by emailing 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.
