Food Establishment Closures and Restorations - Food Closures - Health Regulation and Licensing Administration

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of February 4, 2008 through February 8, 2008. Should you have any questions, feel free to call the Food Safety Division at (202) 535-2180.

If you would like to file a complaint against a food establishment in the District of Columbia, please call (202) 535-2180 during normal business hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

To report suspected or confirmed cases of food borne illness, please contact the Bureau of Epidemiology at (202) 442-9371.

Closures:

Name of Establishment Address Date Sanitation Observation Reasons for Closure

Mexican Fruits 1309 5th St NE 02/04/2008 2 imminent health hazard

Operating a Food Establishment with out hot water
Operating a food establishment with gross unsanitary occurrence or condition that may endanger public health including but not limited to heavy infestation of vermin.

Pat's Stand #12 1309 5th St NE 02/05/2008 1 imminent health hazard

Failing to minimize the presence of rodents
Operating a food establishment without a valid business license issued by the Mayor.

Rabbi Payless Meat Distributers Stand #13 1309 5th St NE 02/07/2008 3 imminent health hazards

Operating a food establishment with gross unsanitary occurrence or condition that may endanger public health including but not limited to heavy infestation of vermin.
Operating a food establishment with circumstances that may endanger public health.
Failing to minimize the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests.

Farmer's Market Deli 1309 5th St NE 02/05/2008 3 imminent health hazards

Operating a food establishment with gross unsanitary occurrence or condition that may endanger public health including but not limited to heavy infestation of vermin.
Operating a food establishment with circumstances that may endanger public health.
Failing to minimize the presence of insects.

Vaccaro's 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. 02/07/2008 1 imminent health hazard

Operating a Food Establishment with out hot water.

Restorations:

Name of Establishment Address Restoration Date

Mexican Fruits 1309 5th St NE 02/05/2008

Rabbi Payless Meat Distributers Stand #13 1309 5th St NE 02/07/2008

Farmer's Market Deli 1309 5th St NE 02/06/2008

Vaccaro's 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. 02/11/2008