Vestavia Bowl Snack Bar, 1429 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL 35216 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Vestavia Bowl Snack Bar
Address: 1429 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL 35216
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Mar 13, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

90

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
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  • Equipment; food contact surfaces (non-cooking) clean; sanitized. Sanitization temperature, concentration, time.
  • Food contamination prevented during storage, preparation, display, handling, other.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
Jul 28, 2011 92
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Hands clean; properly washed. No bare hand contact; approved alternative. No eating, drinking, tobacco use.
  • Lighting, Ventilation: adequate. Ventilation system(filters), clean, operated. Lights shielded.
  • Single service articles, storage, dispensing, wrapped, Use limitations. Gloves used properly.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
Nov 23, 2011 91
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Equipment; food contact surfaces (non-cooking) clean; sanitized. Sanitization temperature, concentration, time.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Lighting, Ventilation: adequate. Ventilation system(filters), clean, operated. Lights shielded.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
Mar 13, 2012 90

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 28, 2011

4-601.11 Clean interior of ice machine as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of soil and mold.//Clean interior of ice machine especially metal guard which is heavily soiled with debris and slime mold.
3-307.11 Cover all food in storage.//Cover/Close food stored in RI freezer.
5-205.11 Provide access to handsinks at all times.//Remove chair sitting in front of the only handsink in grill area.

Nov 23, 2011

2-401.11 Store employee food in a designated area below and away from food, utensils, equipment, linens, and unwrapped single service/single use articles.//Several employee lunch bags and beverages stored in both RI freezer and refrigerator at time of inspection.//COS
4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.//Clean residue around fountain drink machine.//Clean bottom of RI cooler where water is present.//Clean/Replace RI cooler door gaskets.//Clean ice machine guard (very low amount of ice in bin).
4-903.11 Store single service articles at least 6 inches above the floor.//Store box of cups in storage area 6 inches above floor.
5-205.15 Repair plumbing.//Repair leaky pipe attached to handwashing sink.
6-501.14 Clean ventilation hood filters.

Mar 13, 2012

4-601.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue.//COS
4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours.//Clean interior top area of microwave. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.//Clean inside of warmer unit.//Clean metal guard of ice machine.//Clean ice build up in RI freezer in snack bar area.
5-205.15 Repair condensate leak in RI coolers (inside snack bar and in rear kitchen area).
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness.//Clean walls behind ice machine in rear area and adjacent to fountain drink machine.//Clean floors behind and around grill area.//Clean ceiling tiles and vents above microwave.
6-501.14 Clean area surrounding ventilation hood filters.

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