Nov 20, 2013 (Routine)

• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food items (cream and milk) held at improper temperature in the under-counter refrigerator. Products have been relocated. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)
• Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
  A HACCP plan should be submitted to this office for review and approval for your Sushi and related menu items. Contact Mr. Arian Gibson at (202) 442 9005
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Under-counter refrigerator for milk and cream products is not keeping the required 41 degree F or below temperature. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Fruit flies observed inside the storage cabinet where the drain line of the hand washing sink passing through, behind the serving line.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  In-use items such as tongs, spoons and spatulas are being stored improperly between uses. (Corrected On Site)
• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Single-service items (soup spoons and coffee stir) unprotected at counter. (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Floor area in the walk-in refrigerator located outside is not cleaned as needed. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Drain line for the hand washing sink behind the serving line is leaking. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Aug 15, 2012 (Follow-up)

Aug 08, 2012 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Food items/containers stored inside refrigeration units, especially inside walk-in refrigeration unit not properly date-marked. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Open refrigerated display case at customer self-service area registering a slightly high temperature of 47 degrees F. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer(s) inside reach-in & walk-in refrigerator(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  Food items/containers stored inside refrigeration units, especially the walk-in refrigeration unit not properly labelled. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Evidence of mice (droppings) noted inside cabinets at a non-food area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Items/boxes stored on floor at storage area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  Tongs displayed at pastry table for customer self-service use not properly protected from contamination. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Single-service items not stored in plastic sleeves. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Unclean non-food contact surfaces - shelves and equipment. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  No covered receptacle in toilet room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Floors in need of cleaning. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Aug 02, 2012 (Complaint)

• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  SOME COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND HAVE NUMEROUS GROOVES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, DIRTY FLOOR, UNCLEAN GRILL AND ICE BOX(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jan 06, 2012 (Follow-up)

• Proper date marking & disposition
  PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS (Corrected On Site)

Dec 09, 2011 (Complaint)

• Food separated and protected
  Uncovered food items found in the reach-in and walk-in refrigerator(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Prepared food items in the walk-in refrigerator are not labeled for dtes and contents(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 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 and resurfaced (Corrected On Site)