CARIBBEAN CRESCENT, 1280 5TH ST NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oct 21, 2014 | Routine | 0 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 21, 2013 | Routine | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Dec 20, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | May 14, 2012 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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May 07, 2012 | Sweep | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
Oct 21, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towel for hand washing sink located at meat cutting room. (Corrected On Site) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Food item stored on the floor in walk-in-refrgirator. - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Scratched cutting boards observed 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 | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 112.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 112.0F |
Nov 21, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- 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 of the DC Food Code employee reporting agreement, interview and medical referral forms was provided.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No soap at hand washing sink. (Corrected on Site) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at hand washing sink. (Corrected on site) (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Missing ceiling tiles.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Broken windows located at upstairs storage area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Large hole to wall to stairwell leading to the upstairs storage area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution. Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths were not prepared.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No detergent-sanitizer for use in 2-compartment sink(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
No garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder) installed.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Old or unused equipment stored in the establishment.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Clothing stored on food storage shelving units.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)
| Temperatures | |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in meat cutting) | 40.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| (Walk-in Freezer) | 10.0F |
| (Walk-in Refrigerator) | 44.0F |
Dec 20, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- 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. (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Shelves and floors have dirt build up.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-535-2180
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 42.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 41.0F |
May 14, 2012 (Follow-up)
Comments:5 DAY NOTICE ABATED FROM THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 5/7/2012.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 0.0F |
May 07, 2012 (Sweep)
Violations:
- Proper use of restriction and exclusion
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH FILE. - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
MEAT DEBRIS ON CUTTING BOARD AND SLICER WHEN NOT IN USE. - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
CAUGHT ROACHES AND RAT DROPPING SEEN AT CORNER AREA. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
CLEAN CORNER AREA.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water | 110.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer) | 18.0F |
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