BELGA CAFE, 514 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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Aug 29, 2014 | Follow-up | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 15, 2014 | Follow-up | 2 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 10, 2014 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 27, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 05, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Aug 29, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Raw foods stored above ready-to-eat food items on rack in walk-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Foods observed being cooled down in covered containers and deep containers (greater than 3 inches depth) in walk-in cooler. (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Utensils such as spoons, ladles, spatulas, etc stored in standing plain water at room temperature over countertop. (Corrected On Site)
5 day notice abated from inspection conducted on 8/15/2014. No ROP and Sous Vide Cooking observed at visit.
Hierarchy of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination has been explained to managers at visit.
Proper cooling techniques have been explained to managers at visit.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 110.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 38.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Salad Dressing (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Lettuce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Ice Cream (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 0.0F |
Aug 15, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Food items stored in uncovered containers in the walk-in refrigerator. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Ready-to-eat food items such as sauces stored in walk-in refrigerator and reach-in refrigerator not dated marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
No variance request approval document from DC DOH available on site to conduct Sous Vide cooking and Reduced Oxygen Packaging on site at call. Cease and Desist Reduced Oxygen Packaging and Sous Vide cooking until Variance request is submitted to DC DOH and approval obtained. - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Cooked pork being cooled down in closed plastic container placed inside the reach-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
CEASE AND DESIST REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE COOKING UNTIL DC DOH HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVAL OBTAINED.
5 DAY ITEMS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 08/10/2014.
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
FAILURE TO CORRECT ITEMS WITHIN STATED TIME MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
FOR SUS VIDE COOKING AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING VARIANCE REQUEST APPROVAL, CONTACT MR. ARIAN GIBSON AT (202) 442 9505
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 114.0F |
| Sauce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 40.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| Kapers (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| Pork (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cooling) | 119.0F |
Aug 10, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Hands clean and properly washed
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS IN OPEN COOLER DISPLAY UNIT ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD IN CONTAINERS IN THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS ARE NOT LABELED WITH DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
NUMEROUS UNLABELED PLASTIC BOTTLES SQUEEZE OF OILS, HERBS AND SAUCES, LEFT ON KITCHEN COUNTERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF CALL(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM MARTIN CASTILLO FS-57886 EXP. 09-13-2016
Most recent pest control service date: 08/02/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms. Coleman at 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 113.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Diced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Endive (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
Aug 27, 2013 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Thermometers provided & accurate
THERMOMETERS NOT IN ALL REACH IN UNITS (Corrected On Site) - Food properly labeled; original container
FOODCONTAINERS NOT LABELED (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT AVAILABLE FOR WIPING CLOTHS (Corrected On Site)
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MS COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 41.0F |
| (Freezer) | 12.0F |
| Chicken salad (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Cole slaw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Stew (Stove) (Preparation) | 164.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
Jun 05, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
The harvester's tag was not attached to shellfish.(attached) (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 120.0F |
| Curry Sauce (Stove) (Cooking) | 80.0F |
| Stock (Stove) (Cooking) | 140.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 120.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 120.0F |
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