Dec 04, 2013 (Follow-up)

• Correct response to questions
  No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. (corrected on Site) Observed a copy of the certificate from Nerverson and Associates for Mr. Surafel Market issued on Nov. 25,2013. (Corrected On Site)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees. A copy do the DC food Code employee reporting policy was distributed. (corrected on Site)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No contract for extermination services observed. Observed business card from American Pest Services. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Nov 22, 2013 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No paper towels at handwashing sink.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No pest control contract with a professional pest exterminator is provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jun 01, 2012 (Follow-up)

Apr 30, 2012 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health is not conspicuously posted in the establishment next to the establishment's business license. (Corrected On Site)
• Correct response to questions
  No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. (Corrected On Site)
• Management awareness; policy present
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy for the prevention of foodborne illnesses. I provided the person in charge with a copy of the DC Food Code employee medical referral, reporting agreement, and interview forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper use of restriction and exclusion
  The establishment does not have an employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illnesses. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There are no paper towels at any of the handwashing sinks. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no soap at any of the handwashing sinks. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  There is no handwashing signage at the toilet room handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  The thermomoeter in the ice cream freezer is defective. The temperature can not be ascertained due to gaps in the mercury in the glass tube. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  Daily Freash" brand candies' labels do not include the location of of the manufacturer of these goods. Injera bread is available from four (4) different companies and none have the proper nutritionala labels. Various plastic containers of seeds and spices are displayed for sale on a shelf and the only label appearing on the containers is a price. Each of these items should be removed until proper labels are placed on each. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  There are gaps in the wall in the toilet room around some piping and on the 3rd level. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  The name of the pest exterminator and extermination services contract is not available. (Corrected On Site)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  A box of hot chocolate is stored on the floor of the cabinet in the front of the establishment. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  The establishment does not have a 3-compartment sink installed and does not have any detergent-sanitizer to use with the 2-compartment sink. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The garbage disposal unit is out of order. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  The garbage disposal unit is directly connected to the 2-compartment sink's drain. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room door is not self-closing. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  Plastic bags are on the ground in the outdoor trash storage area instead of being placed in the proper receptacles. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  No receptacles are provided in the outdoor trash storage area for the establishment's waste. Bags of trash and other items are just thrown back there without any waste receptacles provided. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  The outdoor trash storage area is littered with various items. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  The name of the trash collection contractor and trash collection contract were not available. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Cardboard is placed on the floor beneath cases of bottled drinks. (Corrected On Site)