PAL THE MEDITERRANEAN SPOT, 1408 U ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 22, 2010 | Routine | 5 | 9 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jun 01, 2010 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
Sep 22, 2010 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health is not conspicuously posted in the establishment next to the establishment's business license. (Corrected On Site) - Management awareness; policy present
No employee health forms for foodborne illness. I provided a copy of the DC Food Code Medical Referral forms. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at the hand sinnk on the serving line. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
No date marking of opened packs of cheese. (Corrected On Site) - Proper date marking & disposition
Items that are not date marked were not discarded. (Corrected On Site) - Personal cleanliness
The cook is wearing a bracelet. (Corrected On Site) - Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
The plastic flatware on top of the sneeze guard is unprotected. (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The mop sink does not have a faucet or water - only the sink is connected. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The garbage disposal unit is connected to the 3-compartment sink's drain. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) - Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No covered receptacle in the women's toilet room. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
There is a hole in the wall under the alarm. The hole is for the fire alarm. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Dust covered kitchen ceiling vent. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER: Mohammed Rashid (CFPM# 36336; Expiration Date 5/12/2011)
If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mrs. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, at 202-535-2186.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line) | 116.0F |
| Yogurt Sauce (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 40.6F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| Cucumbers (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.7F |
| Hummus (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.9F |
| Lettuce romaine (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 45.2F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.3F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/male) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet/female) | 110.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 114.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 32.0F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| Beans (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.8F |
| Cantaloupes (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 38.6F |
| Pineapples (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 39.4F |
| Pineapples (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 111.0F |
| Spinach (Stove) (Cooking) | 174.4F |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 116.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 30.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 40.0F |
| Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 42.1F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) | 41.0F |
| Cheese American (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 37.1F |
| Honeydew Melons (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 39.1F |
Jun 01, 2010 (Follow-up)
Comments:CFPM; MOHAMMED RASHED (36336)
5-DAY NOTICE ABATED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR.RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)535-2183.
| Temperatures | |
| Refrigerator - Reach-in (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 34.0F |
| Refrigerator - Reach-in (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Refrigerator - Reach-in (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.7F |
| Chicken grilled (Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 166.0F |
| Greens (Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 161.2F |
| Rice | 144.7F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 117.3F |
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