BIG BEAR CAFE, 1700 1ST ST NW, 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 19, 2014 | Complaint | 0 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Jun 09, 2014 | Follow-up | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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May 21, 2014 | Routine | 10 | 5 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Nov 20, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 13, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Aug 19, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Back door flies screen is not maintained in a good repair. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloths stored on counters and not in sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Grease observed on exhaust hood filters in the kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928
| Temperatures | |
| Eggs scrambled (Cooking) | 155.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
Jun 09, 2014 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED WITH DATES AND CONTNETS (Corrected On Site) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THERE IS NO ADEQUATE AIR GAP AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN PIPE LEADING TO THE FLOOR DRAIN (Corrected On Site)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM NESTOR CABRERA FS-55900 EXP.04/24/2016
Most recent pest control service date: 05/29/2014
If any question please call area supervisor Ms Coleman at 202-535-2180
(Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 121.0°F)
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Cheddar Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Ham (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Caesar Salad (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
May 21, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Correct response to questions
NO CFPM CERTIFICATE POSTED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Hands clean and properly washed
FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS. (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/UNCLEAN ICE BOX MAKER AND UNCLEAN DROP PANEL GASKET (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS IN THE OPEN COOLER DISPLAY ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED WITH DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
THE UNDER COUNTER COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 41DEGREES F(NOT INCOMPLIANCE)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
SEVERAL UNLABELED PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLES OF SPICES AND HERBS ON THE PREP TABLE(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) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND HAVE NUMEROUS GROOVES, THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED OR RESURFACED (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FLOOR,PREP TABLE,UNDER COUNTER REACH-IN COOLERS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THERE IS NO AIR GAP BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENTS SINK'S SPRAY HOSE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
THERE IS NO AIR GAP BENEATH THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
Most recent pest control service date: 04/30/2014
If any question please call area supervisor MS.COLEMAN AT 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 120.6°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 119.0F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 122.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.0F |
| Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Lettuce spring mix (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| Cucumbers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Milk (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
Nov 20, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM: THEODORE L MCGINN 55840 EXP 11/26/2013. 5 DAY ITEMS ABATED FROM INSPECTION NOTICE OF 11/13/2013, 45 DAY ITEM (REPAIR DISPOSER PENDING).
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 118.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 38.0F |
| Milk | 40.0F |
| Lettuce | 40.0F |
| Cheese | 40.0F |
Nov 13, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Proper use of restriction and exclusion
UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH FORMS. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
SHREDDED CARROT AND CUT APPLE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
GARBAGE DISPOSER IS MISSING (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
MOLD ON WALL AROUND 3-COPPARTMENT SINK.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM; THEODORE MCGINN 55840 EXP 11/26/2013. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAY AND 45 DAY. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 38.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) | 40.0F |
| Milk | 38.0F |
| Lettuce | 40.0F |
| Cheese | 40.0F |
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