Aug 31, 2014 (Restoration)

Aug 29, 2014 (Follow-up)

• Hands clean and properly washed
  No handwashing was observed by employees between task changes. Employee was observed improperly washing hands during inspection. (REPEAT)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean surfaces were observed on the interior of the ice chute on self service soda fountain. (REPEAT).
• Proper hot holding temperatures
  Hot food item(s)in hot holding drawers on service/prep line were held at improper temperature(s).
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) in refrigeration units on service/prep line were held at improper temperature(s).
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Date marking were observed lacking on prepped potentially hazardous food items in refrigeration units throughout the establishment. (REPEAT).
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Date markings were observed lacking on packaged of sliced deli meats and cheeses in refrigeration units throughout the establishment.
• Time as a public health control: procedures & records
  Sandwiches (i.e. egg salad, tuna, turkey and veggie) were stored on shelf in customer area for sale not under refrigeration. Owner stated that they were put out at 11, but there were not written logs or procedures observed.
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Small flies were observed on surfaces and flying at front counter handsink and coffee prep area and in rear around ice machine, mop sink and warewashing sink. (REPEAT).

Aug 19, 2014 (Routine)

• Correct response to questions
  Person in charge was unable to demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety (i.e. several questions were asked relating to food safety and food handling practices relevant to the establishment) during inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  No handwashing was observed by employees between changes in tasks during inspection. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Female employee was observed washing coffee pot and milk containers in handsink at front counter. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Raw eggs were observed stored over ready-to-eat food items in refrigeration units along front line. Food items were observed stored in water in refrigeration units along front line that were leaking on the interior. Ice bin stored in cabinet at front counter was observed uncovered. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Mold and mineral build was observed on the interior of ice machine in kitchen and ice chute on soda fountain. Unclean surfaces (i.e. encrusted debris) were observed on can opener and holder and meat slicer. Heavily stained food containers were observed in use. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Sanitizer compartment sink was not in use (i.e. set-up with water and chemical sanitizer) by employee that was observed cleaning food equipment at warewashing sink during inspection. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cooling time & temperatures
  Various potentially hazardous food items that were stored in refrigeration units throughout the establishment were not properly cooled. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  Date marking were observed lacking on prepped potentially hazardous food items in refrigeration units throughout the establishment. (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Employees medicine was observed stored in drawer with bread and over syrup containers along front serving line. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Refrigeration units along front serving line were not maintained at 41 degrees or below. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Small flies were observed on walls, food equipment, on food stored on shelving in rear, mop sink and flying in various locations throughout. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Water from wet food equipment was observed leaking onto dry storage items that were stored on the rack below in establishment rear. Food was observed stored on the floor in walk-in freezer, a container of coffee and coffee pots were observed stored on floor in coffee prep area. (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution. (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Sponges were observed being used by employees cleaning food equipment at warewashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  Broken ice scoop (i.e. handle missing) was observed stored on top of ice in bin in coffee prep area. (Corrected On Site)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Food equipment observed being cleaned and sanitized at warewashing sink were not stored in a position to allow air drying. Wet equipment was observed being stacked on top of each other. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Cutting boards in use were observed scratched and scorn. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  Employee was observed cleaning food equipment at warewashing sink, but sink was not set-up (i.e. washing, rinsing and sanitizing) with water and chemicals and food equipment was not being immersed in solution. (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Water observed on the interior bottom of refrigeration units along line. Unclean food equipment (i.e. shelving and exterior) was observed. (Corrected On Site)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Mops were observed stored in bucket and on floor in mop sink area and not in manner to allow air drying. (Corrected On Site)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Opening was observed around piping running through ceiling tiles in establishment rear. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Unclean flooring was observed under and around food equipment in various locations. Unclean light shield covers were observed in establishment rear. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Broom were observed stored on unclean floor in establishment rear. Dust pans in use were observed unclean. (Corrected On Site)

Apr 15, 2014 (Follow-up)

Apr 10, 2014 (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)
• 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. Documents provided to manger on site. (Corrected On Site)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  Observed employees wash hands for less than 20 seconds. Employees were coached and corrected on site. (Corrected On Site)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Hand washing reminder sign is not present at hand sink in cashier area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Hand sink at cashier station is used to rinse out coffee filter holders. Hand sink in back of house has utensils and containers stored in basin. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Raw, shelled eggs are stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Container of beans is stored in direct contact with ice inside ice machine. Ice is used as food. Container is not considered sanitary. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Shelving of walk in cooler has mold growth and buildup present. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Chemical concentration of sanitizer buckets is extremely strong. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Foods in cold well on line temp above 41 degrees. Foods are piled too high in units, which is contributing to the elevated temperatures. Excess foods are removed from cold well. Shelled eggs are stored at room temperature. Eggs are discarded and employees are instructed to keep them refrigerated. (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Pest control chemical with Boric Acid observe on site. Manager discarded immediately. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Cooked sausages and cooked pork are placed in plastic wrapped containers, and plastic wrap (respectively) and are placed into reach in coolers to cool. Employees were coached on putting foods in smaller containers, not wrapping foods tightly in plastic, and using walk in cooler to cool foods rather than reach-ins. (Corrected On Site)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Raw chicken is stored in a bus pan that is less than 6 inches from the floor. (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use. (Corrected On Site)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Containers are wet nesting in dish area. (Corrected On Site)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  Test strips not available for Chlorine Sanitizer. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Fan guards in cooler have thick dust buildup which may contaminate foods stored in walk in. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Nov 22, 2013 (Routine)

• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  HANDSINK N0T ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper hot holding temperatures
  Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(Chicken and Beef must be obtained at 140 or higher.)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed Dirty Shelves inside Walk-in Cooler. Clean inside Ice-Machine to remove build-up.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Apr 10, 2013 (Complaint)

• Thermometers provided & accurate
  NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME REACH IN UNITS (Corrected On Site)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  NO SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS (Corrected On Site)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  CLEAN STOVE,AND REFRIGERATION UNITS (Corrected On Site)