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. (Corrected On Site)
Proper use of restriction and exclusion Establishment does not have a current employee health policy that includes exclusion of employees diagnosed with an infectious agent as specified in section 300.3 of the DC Food Code. (Corrected On Site)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible No soap at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible No paper towels at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible No handwashing signage at handwashing sink. (Corrected On Site)
Food separated and protected Raw ground beef stored above ready to eat foods in the reach in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Gravy reheating in hot holding steam table. (Corrected On Site)
Proper date marking & disposition Improper labeling and date marking of ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No consumer advisory posted in menu, or conspicuosly for customers. (Corrected On Site)
Thermometers provided & accurate No thermometer in reach-in refrigerator. No thermometer in walk-in refrigerator(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used The wooden shelves in the pantry are no longer sealed and smooth.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips Temperature gauge on warewashing machine is not working.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITH 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 Dirt and debris found on floors under dishwashing area. Oil on the surface of the microwave.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Water leaking from pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean Ceiling tiles and section of wall missing in kitchen area behind the oven.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-45 DAYS AS LISTED IN OBSERVATIONS.
CFPM: DONALD FRAIZER (42078) EXP. 11/6/12
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ISSUED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)535-2180.
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