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  GIANT FOOD #378
Address  1345 PARK RD NW
City/State/Zip Code  Washington, DC 20010
Telephone
 
 E-mail address  shirlette.russell@giantfood.com
Date of Inspection
 10
/
 10
/
 2023
    Time In
 11
:
 30
AM     Time Out
 01
:
 35
PM  
License Holder  Giant of Maryland LLC
License/Customer No.  09305xxxx-65003105
License Period
 06 
/
 01 
/
 2023 
 - 
 05 
/
 31 
/
 2025 
 Type of Inspection
 Routine
Establishment Type:  Delicatessen
    Risk Category 1
 
 2
 
 3
 
 4
 
 5
 
 
Priority Violations  3 COS  0 R  0
Priority Foundation Violations  2 COS  0 R  0
Core Violations  1 COS  0 R  0
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
 SHIRLETTE RUSSELL 
CFPM #:  FS-102642 

CFPM Expiration Date:   03/21/2026  
D.C. licensed trash or solid waste contractor:
 CASTELLA TRASH SERVICES 
D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
 VALLEY PROTEINS/DARPRO SOLUTIONS 
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
 AMERICAN PEST CONTROL 
D.C. licensed ventilation hood system cleaning contractor:
 GREASEBUSTERS HOOD CLEANING 
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  GIANT FOOD #378    Establishment Address  1345 PARK RD NW
OBSERVATIONS 25 DCMR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
16. - The concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution in the 3-compartment sink is not in compliance.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)  1813.4 A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall: (a) Have a minimum temperature of twenty-four degrees Celsius (24 degrees C) (seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees F)); P (b) Have a concentration as specified in Section 3404 and as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling; P and (c) Be used only in water with five hundred micrograms per liter (500 mg/L) hardness or less, or in water having hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. P  
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  
38. - There is a concerning presence of flies at the food establishment in the deli, bakery, meat, seafood sections. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAY).  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  
51. - There is no air gap at the 3-compartment sink main pipes leading to the floor drain. The units drain pipes are recessed into the floor drains. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)  2403.1 An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than twenty-five millimeters (25 mm) or one inch (1 in). P  
51. - There is no air gap beneath the spray hose and it rests in a basin of the 3-compartment sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)  2403.1 An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than twenty-five millimeters (25 mm) or one inch (1 in). P  
62. - A current inspection report is not posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)  4310.2 The licensee shall post a current license, valid Certificate of Occupancy, and a current inspection reports in a location within the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers as specified in Section 4306.3.  
 
Temperatures
 Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp  Item/Location Temp
Chicken Patty (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Fish - Flounder (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) 39.0F Chicken raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Crab meat (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) 41.0F
Chicken raw (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Eggs (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) 39.0F Fish - Flounder (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) 40.0F
Bologna (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Chicken (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Chicken Strips (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) 41.0F Bacon (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) 41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in meat) 36.0F (Refrigerator - reach-in) 38.0F (Refrigerator - under counter) 39.0F (Refrigerator - walk-in) 40.0F
(Open Display Refrigerator) 40.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) 119.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) 109.0F Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) 115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Cook Line) 119.0F Hot Water (3-compartment sink) 120.0F Chicken Rotisserie (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) 165.0F Chicken Rotisserie (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) 151.0F
Shrimp cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) 164.0F Shrimp cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) 161.0F Chicken Chop (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Beef raw/ground (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 41.0F
Chicken Patty (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 40.0F Cheese (Open Display Refrigerator) (Cold Holding) 41.0F        
Inspector Comments:
Correct cited violations within 5-days and 14-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.
  SHIRLETTE RUSSELL 10/10/2023
 Person-in-Charge (Signature) (Print) Date
    ROSS J. GATERETSE 624  10/10/2023 
  Inspector (Signature) (Print) Badge # Date
    2023