CHENS GOURMET CARRYOUT, 5117 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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Aug 20, 2014 | Routine | 4 | 12 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 28, 2013 | Restoration | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 24, 2013 | Follow-up | 8 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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Oct 18, 2013 | Routine | 6 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 02, 2013 | Restoration | 0 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 01, 2013 | Routine | 6 | 6 | Details / Comments |
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May 08, 2012 | Routine | 5 | 2 | Details / Comments |
Aug 20, 2014 (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.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No paper towels at handwashing sink.(provided) (Corrected On Site) - Food separated and protected
Raw chicken and beef stored above fresh vegetables and dough inside reach in refrigerator with white door.(seperatated) (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Can opener and holder needed cleaning.(cleaned)Utensils and container holding the utensils needed cleaning.(utensils cleaned and container discarded) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(cold food items in the under counter reach in refrigerator moved to adjacent reach in refrigerator) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Temperature of the sandwich prep refrigerator was above 41 F.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach in refrigerators.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food properly labeled; original container
Curry sauce stored in the reach in freezer was not labeled.(labeled_ (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
All food handlers were not wearing hair restraint. (Corrected On Site) - Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloth(s) stored on counter(s) and not in sanitizing solution.(wiping cloths discarded) (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Cup used to scoop flour.(removed) (Corrected On Site) - Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Cutting board needed resurfacing or replaced.(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) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
The following needed cleaning: reach in refrigerators along door seams to remove mold; inside bottom of white reach in refrigerator to remove standing water;(cleaned) The following also needed cleaning: exterior of all food containers; all stainless steel surfaces of equipment; stainless steel food cart at cooks station. - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Floors needed cleaning under equipment; wall across from cooks station needed cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Unused slicer on bottom shelf under work table-covered with flour.(slicer discarded) (Corrected On Site)
The DC CFM is Shu Tian Huang: FS55889 will expire 4/16/2016.
Correct items 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) | 110.0F |
| Shrimp & Broccoli (Wok) (Cooking) | 177.6F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 62.3F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 62.5F |
| Shrimp raw (3-compartment sink) (Thawing) | 65.0F |
| Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 161.3F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 64.3F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.7F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.5F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -10.0F |
Oct 28, 2013 (Restoration)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
eggs observed again on the middle shelf inside the reach-in unit (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces(can-opener contians dried food particles) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)reach-in unit at the front entrance has a temp of 50 degrees
License restored
Repeat violations corrected on site
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor if you have any questions
FS:Shu Tian Huang FS:55889 EXP:04/18/2016
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 112.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.5F |
| Steak raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.5F |
| Pork (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.5F |
| Egg Roll (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -5.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 37.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 51.0F |
Oct 24, 2013 (Follow-up)
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.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)uncovered food items sitting ont he tables inside of the kitchen. Raw foods stored over ready toe eat foods - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Unclean food-contact surfaces/All food contact surfaces inside the kitchen contain dried food particles and debris - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)No dates or labels on cooked ptenailly hazardowus foods - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Mice droppings cited at the counter where the plastic utensils are stored - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Food still sitting on the floor inside of the walkin unit. - Personal cleanliness
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Employee not wearing hair restraints in the kitchen - In-use utensils: properly stored
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)bowls inside of the rice cooker and condiment bins - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s).( - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean food contact surfaces through out the entire kitchen - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Remove grease from underneath cookin units/Floors and walls through out the kitchen contain grease and food debris
CFH:Shu Tian Huang FS:55889 EXP:04/18/2016
Cease and Desist.
All violations must be correct before a re-inspection is requested.
A fine 100.00 must be paid before a re-inspection can be conducted.
Please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037 if you have any questions.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 116.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room) | 113.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 47.7F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Shrimp cooked (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 114.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 116.0F |
| Brown Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 146.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -10.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 50.0F |
Oct 18, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The Business has NO written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS LEFT IN THE HANDWASHING SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
UNCLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/CAN OPENER/UTENSILS/PREP TABLE/ICE BOX(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper cold holding temperatures
COLD FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
UNCLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THERE IS NO GARBAGE DISPOSAL INSTALLED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
UNCLEAN AND DIRTY FILTHY EQUIPMENTS, GRILL & COUNTER TOPS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has NO written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM SHU TIAN HUANG FS-55889 EXP. 04/18/2016
Correct stated items within 5days and 45days
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 10/07/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.0°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 117.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 111.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 113.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - open display) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Endive (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Lettuce mesclun (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 53.0F |
| Mixed Vegetables (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 48.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 47.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - open display) (Hot Holding) | 141.0F |
| Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 49.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Tofu (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 45.0F |
Apr 02, 2013 (Restoration)
Violations:
- Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Floors underneath the grill and deep fat fryers showuld continue to worked on a daily basis.
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr.Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
Cfh:Huixiong Wu FS:44419 05/11/2013
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 112.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Steak raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 0.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
Apr 01, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)No Certified Food Protection Manager is on duty. - Management awareness; policy present
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)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. - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)No paper towels at handwashing sink.No soap at handwashing sink. - Food separated and protected
Fresh brocolli sitting on top of a trash can and raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods inside of the reach in behind the front counter(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Unclean food-contact surfaces. All equipment inside of the kitchen contains dried food particles and grease. Reachin refrigerators contain grease and dried food particles - Thermometers provided & accurate
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Infestation of cock roaches inside of the kitchen and at the front counter behind the reach-in freezer(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Open cans of food stored inside of the reachin refrigerator(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Personal cleanliness
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Employee at the grill not wearing a hair restraint - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Exterior of all equipment inside of the kitchen contains grease and dried food particles - Sewage & waste water properly disposed
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Garbage disposal inoperable - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Walls,floors and ceiling contain grease,cobwebs dried food particles. glue traps throughout the kitchen contain dead and alive cock roaches(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Summary Suspension
A fine of $100 must be paid before re-inspection.
Contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-5929
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| Beef (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Shrimp cooked (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Steak raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 39.5F |
| Rice (Rice Steamer) (Cold Holding) | 147.0F |
| Fried Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding) | 144.0F |
| Mushrooms (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 33.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | 4.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 39.5F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -5.0F |
May 08, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food separated and protected
Uncovered food items found(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - 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) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips found(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non-food contact floor, grill, stove(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM Shu Tian Huang FS-43421 Exp. 5/11/2013
Consumer advisory notice printed on the menu
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°F
Most recent pest control service date: 04/22/2012
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 100.3°F
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 125.0F |
| Hot Dog (3-compartment sink) | 124.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 121.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| (Refrigerator - beverage) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 40.0F |
| Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 44.0F |
| American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 46.0F |
| Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 43.0F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
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