The self-closing mechanism on the rear entrance/exit door is not maintained in good repair.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: The food-contact surface of the fryer baskets, pizza grill and flat top grill are not clean to sight and touch.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
- Service Sink/Numbers and Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain provided and/or conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
Correction: At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Mop water and similar liquid wastes are contaminated with microorganisms and other filth. Waste water must be disposed of in a sanitary manner that will not contaminate food or food equipment. A service sink or curbed cleaning facility with a drain allows for such disposal.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The backflow prevention device on spray hose leaks when the water is turned on and is not in maintained good repair.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observation: Mouse droppings were observed in the kitchen under handwashing and 3-compartment sinks.
Correction: The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under sections 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floor under the handwashing and 3-compartment sink is in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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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01/28/2016 | Routine | |
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: Ventilation hood filter baffles and inside of "True" sliding doors refrigerator and "Superior" 1-dr upright freezer are in need of cleaning.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Service Sink/Numbers and Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain provided and/or conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
Correction: At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Mop water and similar liquid wastes are contaminated with microorganisms and other filth. Waste water must be disposed of in a sanitary manner that will not contaminate food or food equipment. A service sink or curbed cleaning facility with a drain allows for such disposal.
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01/22/2015 | Routine | |
Facility needs to complete application and renew the 2014 Health License. Contact office for fee. No food prep during time of inspection. Chlorine test strips and sanitizer available.
- Service Sink/Numbers and Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: No service sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
Correction: At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Mop water and similar liquid wastes are contaminated with microorganisms and other filth. Waste water must be disposed of in a sanitary manner that will not contaminate food or food equipment. A service sink or curbed cleaning facility with a drain allows for such disposal.
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility
Observation: Provide a Northern VA Certified Food Manager Certificate. A CFM must be present during all hours of operation.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
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01/27/2014 | Routine | |
No food prep/service at time of inspection.
- Service Sink/Numbers and Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain provided and/or conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
Correction: At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Mop water and similar liquid wastes are contaminated with microorganisms and other filth. Waste water must be disposed of in a sanitary manner that will not contaminate food or food equipment. A service sink or curbed cleaning facility with a drain allows for such disposal.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings/Cleanability
Observation: The exposed ceiling drywall in kitchen is not designed, constructed, and installed so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons and except as specified under section 6-201.14. Floors that are of smooth, durable construction and that are nonabsorbent are more easily cleaned. Requirements and restrictions regarding floor coverings, utility lines, and floor/wall junctures are intended to ensure that regular and effective cleaning is possible and that insect and rodent harborage is minimized.
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01/25/2013 | Routine | |
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