CITY LIGHTS OF CHINA RESTAURANT, 1731 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CITY LIGHTS OF CHINA RESTAURANT
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 1731 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, 20009, Washington DC
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Oct 15, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Oct 15, 2014Routine15Details / Comments
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
Jun 05, 2013Routine21Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Feb 27, 2013Routine12Details / Comments
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jun 04, 2012Follow-up33Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jun 01, 2012RESTORATION00Details / Comments
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
May 30, 2012Complaint99Details / Comments

Oct 15, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The DC CFM is Jose Ortiz: FS5887 will expire 11/09/2016.
Correct item stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)107.5F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)43.3F
Duck (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)42.9F
Chicken raw (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)43.5F
Beef (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)43.5F
(Reach-in Freezer)-15.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)6.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)29.5F
(Reach-in Freezer)12.0F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)188.5F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)36.5F
Pork (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)33.5F
Chicken (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)39.5F
Tofu (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Egg Roll (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Warewashing Machine - Wash Cycle)125.0F

Jun 05, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5- AND 45-DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037 (MAIN:202-535-2180).

Temperatures
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)113.0F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)165.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)40.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cooling)52.0F
Sauce (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Scallions (cut) (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)60.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)61.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)16.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling)46.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling)60.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)7.0F

Feb 27, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)112.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.5F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)31.9F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)39.2F
(Reach-in Freezer)-3.9F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)43.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)37.3F
Brown Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)174.2F
Egg Drop Soup (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)153.8F
Tofu (Deep Fryer) (Cooking)161.0F
Broccoli (Table) (Receiving Food)44.2F
Combination Fried Rice (Wok) (Cooking)245.1F

Jun 04, 2012 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)535-2180.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)120.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)120.0F
(Refrigerator - deli display)40.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)0.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in meat)39.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Broccoli (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Chicken raw (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding)0.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Jun 01, 2012 (RESTORATION)

Comments:
ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN ABATED.
ESTABLISHMENT WILL MAINTAIN REGULAR PEST SERVICES IN ORDER TO CONTROL RODENT PROBLEM.
ESTABLISHMENT WILL PROVIDE DOH WITH DOCUMENTATION ON HOW PEST CONTROL WILL BE MANAGED AND MAINTAINED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE ARES SUPERVISOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)120.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.2F

May 30, 2012 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED FOR MANY CRITICAL AND NON-CRITICAL VIOLATIONS.
ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO REINSPECTION OF ESTABLLISHMENT.
HOT FOOD IS COOKED TO ORDR
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESITON YOU MAY CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVIOR MR. TAYLOR AT 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)100.4F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)44.2F
(Freezer) (Cold Holding)23.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)45.7F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)37.2F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.7F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)10.8F
(Steam Table) (Hot Holding)189.0F
(Steam Table) (Hot Holding)200.0F

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