BANANA CAFE, 500 8TH ST SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Nov 15, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 07, 2013 | Complaint | 3 | 4 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | May 28, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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May 16, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jan 15, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Jan 02, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 4 | Details / Comments |
Nov 15, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:5-DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/07/2013.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Chicken (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Beef (Hot Holding) | 145.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
Nov 07, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Uncovered food items stored in walk-in-refrigerator and reach-in-refrgirator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
No proper date marking for potentially hazardous foods stored in walk-in-refrgirator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Unlabeled plastic squeeze bottle observed in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food items stored on the floor in walk-in-refrgirator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
No air gap at spray hose located at ware washing machine. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
Grease container lid is not clean as needed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Prep sink) | 126.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -6.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Shrimp cooked (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Cole slaw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 37.0F |
| Beef (Cooking) | 187.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding) | 140.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 36.0F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
May 28, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:ALL ITEMS ABATED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED.
CFPM JORGE RIVERA EXP. 10/14/2014.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Beef (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Beans (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
May 16, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
All food must be in original containers. (Elevate all food 6-8inches off floor pay attention to upstairs walk-in cooler.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces(continue to clean cutting boards thru-out where needed pay attention to upstairs. - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Clean all walls thru-out pay attention to baseboards along wall across dishmachine.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
A 5-DAY NOTICE IS GIVEN.
JORGE RIVERA EXP 10/14/2014.
A 5-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR, MRS. COLEMAN AT (202) 535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Chicken (Cold Holding) | 84.0F |
| Chicken (Cold Holding) | 90.8F |
| Beef (Hot Holding) | 156.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding) | 160.0F |
| Rice (Hot Holding) | 165.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 120.0F |
Jan 15, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: WALTER GUTIERREZ FS-49207 EXP 01/14/2014. 5 ITEMS ABATED FROM 01/02/2013 INSPECTION UNFINISHED ITEMS PENDING (MAINLY, FINISH REPAIR OF SANDWICH UNIT)
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 47.3F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 41.0F |
| Onions raw | 41.0F |
| Lettuce | 42.0F |
Jan 02, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Seperate raw meat from ready to eat food items. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Shelvings inside walk in cooler is rusty. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Raw chicken and beef sitting out at room temperature. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Food containers not date marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food items stored on floor in side walk in cooler. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Food grade containers not provided to store food items. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Certified Food Manager Walter Gutierrez FS#49207 expire 1-14-14.
CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 5 DAYS AND NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, SUPERVISOR ON (202)442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 112.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced | 37.0F |
| Fish | 40.0F |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 47.0F |
| Beef | 40.0F |
| Beef | 145.0F |
| Chicken | 175.0F |
| Rice | 155.0F |
| Bean Sprouts | 163.0F |
| Black Beans | 167.0F |
| (Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
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