THE IMPROVISATION(N), 1140 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Jun 06, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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May 10, 2013 | Routine | 1 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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Aug 16, 2012 | Routine | 4 | 4 | Details / Comments |
Jun 06, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:5day notice abated
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 118.0F |
| Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Guacamole (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.4F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
May 10, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Mold observed on ice machine's ice chute. - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - In-use utensils: properly stored
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)knives stored in between reach-in units - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Temperature gage not working at time of call - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)Floors underneath the bar area contain debris
Correct stated items within 5days
Correct stated items within 45days
if you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 120.0F |
| Chicken Wings (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 38.0F |
| Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Guacamole (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Crab meat (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 180.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) | -10.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.5F |
Aug 16, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- 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. - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Mold observed on ice machine's plastic drip panel.Unclean food-contact surfaces(soda gun holders at the bar) - Proper hot holding temperatures
Hot food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)foods inside the warmer box below 140 degrees - Proper cold holding temperatures
Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Salsa on the line above 41 degrees - Thermometers provided & accurate
No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - In-use utensils: properly stored
knives stored in between reach-in refrigerators (Corrected On Site) - Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 45 CALENDAR DAYS)No chemical test strips provided to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution(s). - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Clean floors under and around all equipment inside of the kitchen(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Correct stated items within5 days
Correct stated items within 45days
If you have any questions,please call area supervisor Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman at (202)442-5928
CFH:Michelle Mansford exp:09/23/2012 FS:41438
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 115.0F |
| salsa (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 60.0F |
| Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 51.0F |
| Olives (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| BBQ Pork (Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 111.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 126.0F |
| Chicken grilled (Warmer) (Hot Holding) | 155.0F |
| Spinach Dip (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.0F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 160.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 180.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 39.0F |
| (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) | 39.0F |
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