Restaurant: George's Restaurant
Address: 413 Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson, VA 23662
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 868-7955
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 10/29/2015
permit issued. All cook staff should have food cards.
Rinsing Procedures Observation: A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
Correction: Properly utilize the approved alternate manual warewashing method equivalent to a 3-compartment sink as listed in subparagraph 12 VAC 5-421-1460 C.
01/15/2015
Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/29/2014
Risk Factor
Thawing (corrected on site) (repeated violation) Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
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
Equipment - Cutting Surfaces Observation: The cutting board in the kitchen is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (repeated violation) Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees(restrooms).
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
Toilet Rooms - Closing Toilet Room Doors Observation: Toilet room doors are being kept open
Correction: Provide self-closing doors.
11/18/2013
Routine
Thawing Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
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: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* Observation: The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) potato salad and macaroni salad in the refrigeration unit is not labeled with a ""consume by"" date.
Correction: Discard the food at this time. Ensure that all commercially processed RTE foods are mark a "consume by" date once opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45°F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
Temperature Measuring Devices Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the the reach in cooler.
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.
Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
Ventilation - Mechanical Ventilation Observation: Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive smoke and fumes
Correction: Provide mechanical ventilation that is sufficient enough to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes. (the new grill is not under the hood system).
Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions Observation: The floor under and behind equipment 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.
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