GIANT FOOD STORE #384, 1525 ALABAMA AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: GIANT FOOD STORE #384
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 1525 ALABAMA AVE SE, 20020, Washington DC
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jun 06, 2014

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Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Critical violations	Non-Critical violations	Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Jun 06, 2014	Follow-up	0	0	Details / Comments
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Insects, rodents, & animals not present Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean	May 30, 2014	Complaint	2	1	Details / Comments
Food separated and protected Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Proper hot holding temperatures	Feb 04, 2014	Complaint	3	0	Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Jan 13, 2014	Follow-up	0	0	Details / Comments
Correct response to questions Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible Food separated and protected Proper date marking & disposition Food properly labeled; original container Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips Nonfood-contact surfaces clean Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean	Jan 08, 2014	Routine	6	6	Details / Comments
Insects, rodents, & animals not present Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Nonfood-contact surfaces clean	Aug 02, 2013	Routine	0	3	Details / Comments
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Nonfood-contact surfaces clean	Apr 02, 2013	Routine	0	2	Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Jun 26, 2012	Complaint	0	0	Details / Comments
Proper hot holding temperatures Proper date marking & disposition Thermometers provided & accurate Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used	Apr 30, 2012	Routine	3	1	Details / Comments
Thermometers provided & accurate Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean	Jan 18, 2012	Complaint	0	2	Details / Comments

Jun 06, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
EXTERMINATER (AMERICAN PEST) SERVED ON 06/04/2014. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 05/30/2014.

Temperatures
Hot Water	120.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	40.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)	42.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	38.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - open display)	40.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display)	40.0F
Cucumbers (Refrigerator - deli display)	40.0F

May 30, 2014 (Complaint)

Violations:

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT IN 3-COMP-SINK AT BAKERY AND DELI DIVISION. ( CLEAN FOOD TOOLS/EQUIPMENTS AFTER EACH USE.) (Corrected On Site)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
DEBRIS/PART OF ROACH SEEN AT STORAGE AREA. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
DEBRIS, DIRT AT CORNER AREA BEHIND STOCKS IN STORAGE ROOM. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Comments:
CFPM: CLIFFORD BROWNE 51629 EXP 01/26/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928,

Temperatures
Hot Water	122.0F
Hot Water	130.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	42.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)	10.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	40.0F
Yogurt	40.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)	42.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	41.0F
(Refrigerator - counter top)	38.0F
Chicken fried	142.0F
Beans	140.0F
Fish fried	144.0F
Chicken roasted	134.0F
Chicken	40.0F
Eggs boiled	40.0F
Tuna	41.0F
Cucumbers	40.0F
Broccoli	42.0F
Fruit - cut or sliced	40.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)	41.0F
Shrimp raw	40.0F
Crab meat	40.0F
Fish	40.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	38.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	42.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	38.0F
Chicken	42.0F
Chicken	42.0F
Beef	40.0F
Beef	42.0F
Pork	38.0F
Milk	38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	29.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)	7.0F

Feb 04, 2014 (Complaint)

Violations:

Food separated and protected
SOME SODA CANS AND A CASE OF SODA CAN ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) (Corrected On Site)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
BLOODY MEAT JUICE ON CUTTING BOARD AND MEAT DEBRIS ON SLICER IN MEAT DEPARTMENT (FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/TOOLS SHOULD BE CLEANED AT EACH USE). (Corrected On Site)
Proper hot holding temperatures
HOT FOODS ARE OUT OF TEMPERATURE. (Corrected On Site)

Comments:
CFPM: CLIFFORD BROWNE FS-51629 EXP 01/25/2015. CORRECT ITEMS STATED ON SITE. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water	120.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	41.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	22.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	30.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	21.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)	13.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)	20.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)	10.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)	32.0F
(Reach-in Refrigerator)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)	29.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	38.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)	2.0F
(Reach-in Freezer)	-4.0F
Cheese	34.0F
Turkey Bacon	24.0F
Ham	28.0F
Salad	38.0F
Eggs boiled	38.0F
Egg Salad	38.0F
Fruit - cut or sliced	29.0F
Crab meat	39.9F
Shrimp raw	36.0F
Salmon	36.0F
Pork	40.0F
Rice steamed	125.0F
Sausage	128.0F
Mixed Vegetables	134.0F
Chicken	125.0F
Chicken roasted	128.0F

Jan 13, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: CLIFFORD BROWNE 51269 EXP 01/26/2015. DISPOSER AND HAND SINK REPAIRED. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 01/08/2014.

Temperatures
Hot Water	118.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	36.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - deli display)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	42.0F
Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - deli display)	40.0F
Macaroni and cheese (Refrigerator - deli display)	40.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - display)	40.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - display)	40.0F
Soup (Hot Water Bath)	136.0F
Soup (Hot Water Bath)	136.0F

Jan 08, 2014 (Routine)

Violations:

Correct response to questions
NO CFPM ON DUTY(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct response to questions
NO CFPM CERTIFICATE POSTED(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Food separated and protected
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT (Corrected On Site)
Proper date marking & disposition
PREPARED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED FOR DATES AND CONTENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Food properly labeled; original container
UNLABELED PLASTIC BOTTLES CONTAINERS IN THE DELI & BAKERY DEPARTMENTS(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE LRFT ON COUNTER, NOT STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION(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/ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON PARTS OF THE GRILL VENTILATION GRILL (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OUT OF ORDER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT IS OUT OF ORDER(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND THE DELI DEPARTMENT FLOORS ARE WET/SAFETY HAZARD(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Comments:
The Business has A written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32�°f
Most recent pest control service date: 1/02/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 121.9�°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)	115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink - deli section)	114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)	111.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink - bakery)	116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in deli)	39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in meat)	35.0F
Bacon (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	39.0F
Fish - Tilapia (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	36.0F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	38.0F
Fish - Whiting (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	36.0F
Macaroni Salad (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	34.0F
Potato salad (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	40.0F
Chicken Blackened (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	144.0F
Seafood Salad (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	18.0F
Turkey (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	37.0F
Tuna Salad (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	40.0F

Aug 02, 2013 (Routine)

Violations:

Insects, rodents, & animals not present
REAR DOOR OPENING IN STORAGE ROOM(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION IN DELI AREA FOR WIPING CLOTHS (Corrected On Site)
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
DIRTY SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM (Corrected On Site)

Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MS COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)	125.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)	122.0F
(Refrigerator - deli display)	41.0F
Fish - Trout (Refrigerator - seafood display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Seafood Salad (Refrigerator - deli display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Seafood Salad (Refrigerator - walk-in seafood) (Cold Holding)	40.0F
Milk (Refrigerator - reach-in bakery) (Cold Holding)	40.0F
BBQ Chicken (Table) (Holding)	159.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)	12.0F
Beef (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)	12.0F
Chicken (Stove) (Preparation)	175.0F
Fruit Salad (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Soup (Soup Warmer) (Holding)	179.0F

Apr 02, 2013 (Routine)

Violations:

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS. (Corrected On Site)
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
EQUIPMENT AND FOOD HOLDING UNITS DIRTY IN DELI AREA (Corrected On Site)

Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MS COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928

Temperatures
(Freezer)	0.0F
(Refrigerator - display)	41.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)	38.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink - deli section)	117.0F
shrimp salad (Refrigerator - deli display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Seafood Salad (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)	41.0F
Crab meat (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)	40.0F
(Freezer)	10.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - seafood section)	117.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - produce section)	128.0F

Jun 26, 2012 (Complaint)

Comments:
RELOCATE THERMOMETER AT OPEN DISPLAY SHELVES. THERMOMETER SHOULD INSTALLED AT HIGHEST TEMPERATURE AREA, NOT LOWEST AREA, WHICH IS MISLEADING.

Temperatures
Hot Water	110.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	38.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	42.0F

Apr 30, 2012 (Routine)

Violations:

Proper hot holding temperatures
Some hot food items in the steamed table are held at improper temperatures(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Proper date marking & disposition
Some cold food items in the deli and bakery are not labeled for dates and contents(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometers found in the dairy cooler display(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The cutting boards in the seafood and meat departments are not smooth and have numerous grooves, they need to be replaced or resurfaced(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
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, 102.6�°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)	125.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)	127.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink - deli section)	129.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - seafood section)	124.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)	127.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in dairy)	38.0F
(Refrigerator - seafood display)	39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in meat)	38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in produce)	36.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in meat cutting)	36.0F
Chicken grilled (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	121.0F
Chicken Blackened (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	126.0F
Chicken Wings (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	129.0F
Fish (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)	36.0F
Fish - Cod (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	165.0F
Potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	123.0F
Black-eyed Peas (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	121.0F
Mashed potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	128.0F
Greens (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)	131.0F

Jan 18, 2012 (Complaint)

Violations:

Thermometers provided & accurate
THERMOMETERS AT OPEN DISPLAY SHELVES ARE LOCATED ATTHE EXT AREA OF COLD AIR FLOW.
Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
NO GARBAGE DISPOSER.

Comments:
CFPM: GEORGE ROSS FS-45976 EXP 01/21/2013. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAY. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water	114.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)	9.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)	40.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)	42.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)	42.0F
(Heat Lamp Display)	150.0F
Chicken fried	140.0F
Chicken roasted	138.0F
Chicken raw	42.0F
Corn	144.0F
Mixed Vegetables	140.0F
Egg Salad	40.0F
Fish fried	140.0F
Macaroni and cheese	40.0F
Potato salad	40.0F

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GIANT FOOD STORE #384, 1525 ALABAMA AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

Jun 06, 2014 (Follow-up)

May 30, 2014 (Complaint)

Feb 04, 2014 (Complaint)

Jan 13, 2014 (Follow-up)

Jan 08, 2014 (Routine)

Aug 02, 2013 (Routine)

Apr 02, 2013 (Routine)

Jun 26, 2012 (Complaint)

Apr 30, 2012 (Routine)

Jan 18, 2012 (Complaint)

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