L Street Diner

June 17, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings1

Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Containers of raw chicken stored above cooked potatoes in kitchen cooler. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Certified Food Protection Manager needs to retrain staff regarding reheating for hot holding using a thermometer and thawing methods. Provide sanitizer.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepared foods in refrigerators without date marking. Multiple containers of cooked pasta sauces etc. with no idication when items were prepared or when they should be discarded. Date mark any foods held more than 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Menu indicates hamburgers and eggs are cooked to order at the bottom of the menu not at specific items. Items cooked to order must be clearly identified for consumers.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Cook staff does not have a thermometer. Staff is reheating foods for hot holding. Staff must be able to confirm foods are reheated to 165F and holding above 135F. Provide thermomters for cooking staff.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizer available for sanitizing equipment or surfaces. High temp dishmachine used for cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Provide sanitizer and appropriate test kit.
code 590.004/4-501.114-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Chute of ice machine soiled with black and pink mold-like substances. Clean and maintain. Can opener heavisly soiled. Clean and maintain.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen has steel wool and scouring pads. Keep sink clear of untensils and equipment. Use for hand washing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at kitchen hand sink. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Raw frozen turkeys held in five gallon buckets with water at room temperature. Cook staff poured off water and placed in refrigerator. Thaw frozen foods under running water or under refrigeration.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Refrigeration units with soils and spllis inside and on exterior doors and handles. In basement- mouse droppings under shelving and around perimeter. Clean and monitor. Contact licensed pest control as needed.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen hand sink leaks. Repair as necessary.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Toilet room door in kitchen is not self closing. Provide device for door such that it is self closing to limit possible contamination from toilet.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floor of cook line is in disrepair. Repair or replace as needed.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker over pizza station expired. PIC will confirm appointment for following week.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 27, 2020: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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