BLUE 44, 5507 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE 44
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 5507 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, 20015, Washington DC
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 12, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
Nov 12, 2014Routine44Details / Comments
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Jun 06, 2014Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Apr 08, 2014Complaint57Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Sep 04, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Aug 23, 2013Routine75Details / Comments
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Apr 10, 2013Routine24Details / Comments

Nov 12, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECTED ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)114.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)110.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)42.1F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.3F
Bean Sprouts (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)42.1F
Salad Dressing (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)44.2F
Cheese shredded (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)43.1F
Crab meat (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.2F
Ground Beef (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.1F
Salmon (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)38.1F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)38.2F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)112.2F
Sauce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)43.2F
Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)40.1F
Eggs boiled (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Tartar Sauce (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Tomato Soup (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)118.0F
Chicken Chop (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)117.0F
(Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)124.0F
(Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)132.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)38.2F

Jun 06, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
no 3-comp sink behind the bar at follow-up inspection.
5day notice abated
If you have any quetions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)112.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)109.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)116.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)105.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Salmon (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.5F
Chicken Wings (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Crab cake (Warmer) (Hot Holding)167.0F
Sausage (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)29.5F
Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
Butternut Squash Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)184.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)38.6F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)39.5F

Apr 08, 2014 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Most recent pest control service dates: 3/27/2014; 3/13/2014; 2/27/2014; 2/12/2014; 1/301/2014; and 1/15/2014.

The establishment's employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness is on file and was reviewed.

NOTE: According to the person in charge, there have been no absences due to foodborne illnesses, reported foodborne illnesses, or symptoms of foodborne illnesses among employees in the last 4 weeks.

The consumer advisory notice regarding the health risks associated with the consumption of raw or undercooked animal foods is printed on the menu.

Shellstock tags are on file dating back as far as 10/3/2013.

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS

If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mr. RONNIE TAYLOR, at 202-442-9037.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)135.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)3.2F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)35.0F
Kielbasa (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Chicken Wings (Reach-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)126.0F
Seafood Broth (Ice) (Cooling)109.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)40.0F
Lettuce (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Raw Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Mozzarella Cheese (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Raw Shrimp (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)27.0F
Fish - Mahi Mahi (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)32.0F
(Under-counter Refrigerator)40.0F
Hamburger patty (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.0F
(Refrigerator)36.5F
Raw Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Salmon (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Crab cake (Oven) (Cooking)172.0F
Chicken (Grill) (Cooking)161.0F
(Under-counter Refrigerator)30.0F
Chicken (Under-counter Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)32.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)152.0F
Hot Water (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)120.0F
Hot Water (Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle)120.0F
Butternut Squash Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)184.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)120.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male)110.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female)128.0F

Sep 04, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFH: James Taylor exam taken 08/28/2013 score 90%
5DAY NOTICE ABATED
45DAY NOTICE ABATED
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR.RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)120.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)118.0F

Aug 23, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
Correct stated items within 5days and 45days
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 8/10/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 118.3°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)112.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)119.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)113.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Asparagus (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Beets (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Mixed Vegetables (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)53.0F

Apr 10, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 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
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)115.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)40.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)150.0F
Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)151.0F
Soup (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)155.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)10.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)34.0F
Corn Relish (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cooling)59.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)111.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
Ground Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Meatballs (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)45.0F
salsa (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)42.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)42.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Ice) (Cold Holding)51.0F
Onions raw (Ice) (Cold Holding)51.0F

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