Alejandro's Mexican Grill, 127 Campbell Avenue Se, Roanoke, VA 24011 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Alejandro's Mexican Grill
Address: 127 Campbell Avenue Se, Roanoke, VA 24011
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 540 400-7053
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 04/16/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(corn starch,spices)
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: woode shelving in back room.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation)
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
04/16/2015Routine
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: grill/fryer area.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the rear prep area.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
  • Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Working containers of cleaning solution are not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
01/21/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.(shell eggs over fresh vegetables in reach in)
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach ins and prep unit.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
09/24/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Raw chicken stored above other raw meats in the reach in.
    Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
06/02/2014Risk Factor
Saw no evidence of roaches during inspection.Exterminator is treating establishment every two weeks. Will check again during the next scheduled inspection.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor around commode in the ladies restroom is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
02/28/2014Follow-up
Exterminator to treat for roaches this afternoon.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep unit.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelving in the back prep area/stock room.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the front prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the plastic bucket preventing its use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Floor around commode in the ladies restroom is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors and walls and ceilings in the back and front prep area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist.(roaches in back stock room/prep area)
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
02/12/2014Routine
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Urinal in men's restroom in poor repair. Will not flush properly.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor in the front cooking/prep area is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
11/04/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed trays of shell eggs stored over produce and ready to eat food items in the reach in.
    Correction: Store shell eggs on a separate shelf or below produce and ready to eat food irems.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the wooden pass thru self is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Pipes/leaking/next to oven in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Floor in front prep area is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
07/16/2013Routine
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (corrected on site)
    Observation: Back room hand sink in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
02/06/2013Routine
  • Ventilation Hood System, Drip Prevention
    Observation: Condensation from the exhaust hood system in the warewashing area was observed dripping onto food contact surfaces below. Not being cleaned often enough.
    Correction: Alter or replace the hood system to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, and single-use articles. Clean.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the three compartment sink are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors are not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
    Correction: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
12/05/2011Routine

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