SWEETGREEN, 221 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SWEETGREEN
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 221 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, 20003, Washington DC
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 29, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Food properly labeled; original container
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  • Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Aug 29, 2014Complaint74Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 26, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
Aug 08, 2014Follow-up20Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Jul 25, 2014Routine310Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Dec 23, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Dec 18, 2013Routine32Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 22, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 03, 2012Routine00Details / Comments

Aug 29, 2014 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM PEDRO C CERON FS-61764 Exp.03/16/2017
Most recent pest control service date: 08/22/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms Coleman at 202-535-2180
(Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 121.0°F)

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)121.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)117.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)117.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Sliced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F

Aug 26, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM PEDRO C. CERONE FS-61764 Exp. 07/16/2017
Most recent pest control service date: 08/22/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms Coleman at 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)115.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)119.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)111.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)37.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Fruit (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Caesar Dressing (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F

Aug 08, 2014 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
5DAYS EXTENSION GRANTED BY JACQUIE
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
NO CFPM ON DUTY
Most recent pest control service date: 08/04/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms. Coleman at 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)113.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)122.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Cook Line)118.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F
Cheese shredded (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Diced Tomatoes (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Lettuce spring mix (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)38.0F

Jul 25, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEM STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Lettuce (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)32.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Tomatillo (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Tofu (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Chicken (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)148.0F
Shrimp cooked (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)46.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)46.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)48.0F

Dec 23, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
5-DAYS NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/18/2013.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR, MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (2-compartment sink)114.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)110.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F

Dec 18, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS.
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202) 442 5928

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)113.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)112.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Lettuce (Refrigerator - display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Chicken Chop (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)162.0F
Falafel (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)158.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)36.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Salad Dressing (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Strawberries (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Chicken (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Onions raw (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)36.0F

Feb 22, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
FOOD MANAGER: CESAR PENATE PASSED NATIONAL REGISTRY OF FOOD SAFETY AND PROFESSIONALS EXAM ON 02/20/2012. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 02/03/2012. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5028. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERSIVOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)37.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)40.0F

Feb 03, 2012 (Routine)

Comments:
FOOD MANAGER, CESAR PENATE HAS MARYLAND CARD AND EXPIRED, NEED REGISTER TO CLASS AND GET DC MANAGER LICENSE. CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT 202-442-5928.
Temperatures
Hot Water112.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
Alfalfa Sprouts42.0F
Asparagus42.0F
Beans44.0F
Beets42.0F
Broccoli44.0F
Carrots44.0F
Chicken jerked42.0F
Eggs boiled44.0F
Ham sliced42.0F
Lettuce spring mix44.0F
Mushrooms42.0F
Onions raw42.0F
Peppers42.0F
Red Onions - sliced44.0F
Spinach45.0F
Vegetables - cut42.0F
Tomatoes chopped42.0F
Tomatoes sliced42.0F
Soup158.0F

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