Famous Pizza & Sub Shop, 6689 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Famous Pizza & Sub Shop
Address: 6689 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 336-3301
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/20/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

New Continental Sandwich Unit!
Cutting boards are on order.
Violation and inspection report was discussed with the PIC.
Previous violations have been corrected.
Good.
Excellent food temperatures.

  • 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: Can opener blade.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
01/20/2016Routine
Operator provided a copy of the inspection report. Discussed report with operator.
  • Thawing
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw raw chicken breast. Inspector observed raw chicken thawing on counter top. Operator placed chicken in refrigerator. Inspector discussed proper thawing methods.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Superior sandwich preparation refrigerator was cold holding at improper temperature. Inspector used a infrared thermometer and internal gauge during the inspection. Operator moved all PTE items from unit and will cease using the prep station until repaired.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
10/28/2015Routine
Violation and inspection report were discussed with the PIC.
Slicer was being cleaned and sanitized at the time of this inspection.
Walk-ins look great.
Very clean

  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Container of pizza sauce stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
04/13/2015Routine
Violation was discussed with the PIC and corrected.
Inspection report was discussed with the PIC.
Excellent datemarking!
Very well maintained kitchen.
Great food temperatures.

  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor of walk-in refrigerator or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor of walk-in refrigerator food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
10/29/2014Routine
Violation and inspection report were both discussed with the PIC.
Corrections made to previous violations dated 07-08-14: 0470, 1320, 2020A.
Excellent!
Very clean kitchen!

  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
    Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
03/12/2014Routine
Violations and inspection report were discussed with the PIC.
Correction was made from previous inspection report dated 03-28-13: 0220, Good.
Very clean hood and filters

  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in and a uncovered
    container of oregano in the kitchen.

    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in several refrigerator units.
    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.
  • Kitchenware and Tableware
    Observation: Single-service or single-use articles not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
    Correction: Handle, display, or dispense single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
07/08/2013Routine
Inspection was discussed with the operator
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
    Observation: Evidence of smoking in the dry storage area. Smoking may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils and other items needing protection.
    Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may smoke so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
    Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in box.
    Correction: Protect food from contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
03/26/2013Routine

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