Sakoontra Thai Restaurant, 12300 Price Club Plz, Unit C, Fairfax, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Sakoontra Thai Restaurant
Address: 12300 Price Club Plz, Unit C, Fairfax, Virginia
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Jun 16, 2009

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
***
3.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***
3.0
Service:
***
3.0
Price:
***
3.0
Ambience:
****
4.0
Cleanliness:
**
2.0

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - Corrected During Inspection The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours: chicken curry cooling in large buckets in dry storage then placed in walk-in (not acceptable).
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: raw chicken in walk-in at 57F, egg rolls at 49F, shrimp at 53F in walk-in.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: chicken curry, many other items in walk-in.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: inside refrigerators.
  • 4-602.13 - Gaskets of refrigerators need cleaning. Shelving in walk-in unit needs cleaning.
  • 43.1-3-5(a)-(c) - Critical The establishment has been closed and the permit to operate suspended due to the following imminent health hazard: no hot water in facility.
  • 46-37(a)-(h) - The Person in Charge (PIC) has an expired CFM card.
  • 46-38(a)-(c) - Critical The establishment has been closed and the permit to operate suspended due to the following imminent health hazard: no hot water in facility.
  • 5-103.11(B) - Critical The water heater serving the food service establishment is no longer operable.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that floor under refrigerators needs cleaning.
  • 7-202.12(A)(1)-(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The concentration of the bleach solution was measured in excess of 100 ppm.
June 16, 2009Routine65Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 24, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to describe the proper cleaning procedures for glasses at the bar sink.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Many items measuring between 46 and 56 degrees F in prep unit, walk-in items measuring above 41 degrees F (because of improper cooling procedures).
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: sauces, fish, chicken, beef.
  • 7-202.12(A)(1)-(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The concentration of the bleach solution in wiping cloth bucket was measured in excess of 200 ppm.
November 07, 2008Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: Walk-in refrigerator and on shelves in he dry storage room.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers with a variety of sauces and spices that are not easily identified by appearance:
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use. Ice scoop found on the ice with handle in contact with the ice, inside the ice machine.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Improper storage of wet wiping cloths was observed. Wet wiping towels were noted on work surfaces after use.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches above the floor.
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours: Food cooled in big pots and pans and in large amounts.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:red hot sauce, yellow hot sauce, and top layer of raw chicken on the prep line..
  • 3-501.16(B) - Critical Observed an ambient temperature above 45F in the refrigeration unit holding raw shells eggs
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: a variety of sauces.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crates found used for the following purpose(s): as storage racks to keep food supplies above the floor.
  • 4-501.11(B) - Repeat The door gaskets of the following units are damaged: Refrigerators on the cookline.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Reach-in freezer at the ice machine room, chest ice cream freezer.
  • 4-903.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Clean stainless steel containers were not found stored in a position that allows for air-drying.
  • 5-202.12(A) - Water from the handwashing sinks at the wait station, kitchen, and ice machine room was measured at a temperature less than 100F.
  • 5-501.113(B) - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 5-501.115 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 5-501.116(B) - Refuse containers throughout the establishment are soiled an accumulation of stain on the exterior surfaces.
  • 6-202.11(A) - Light bulb(s) under the hood system in the kitchen are not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-202.15(A)(1)-(3) - Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the base of the back door entrance to the kitchen.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the floor under stationary equipment along the cookline in he kitchen is in need of cleaning.
April 22, 2008Routine615Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches. Two bags of sugar were stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:raw meat at prep table n cookline, and squid on prep table on cookline.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed that the prepared, ready-to-eat sauces held in the walk-in refrigerator were not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3-602.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection bulk food bin containing hard-to-identify contents such as sugar, flour, salts, were not labeled properly.
  • 4-101.11(D) - Corrected During Inspection The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not finished to have a smooth, cleanable surface: cardboard liners on dry storage shelving and inside refrigerator. The foil liner on the grill.
  • 4-204.112(E) - The temperature measuring device located on the warewashing machine does not read out proper temperature for wash and rinse cycles.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11(B) - The door gaskets of the cookline refrigerators are damaged:
  • 4-501.116 - The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.
  • 4-501.14(A)-(C) - The interior and exterior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with debris and limescale that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 4-502.13(A) - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods. Crab meat containers as well as other types of commercially prepared food containers are being reused to keep food such as fruit and vegetable.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Interior of upright refrigerator, upright freezer, and chest freezer.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: utensil storage drawer at the dish machine area, exterior surfaces of the bulk sugar tub, rubber gaskets or seals on doors of refrigerator on the cookline.
  • 4-602.11(E)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Surfaces of the can opener and the holder were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-703.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket.
  • 4-904.13(A) - Corrected During Inspection Preset tableware on the dining tables were observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 6-202.11(A) - Light bulb(s) in the kitchen located on the ceiling are not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Observed that paper towels were not provided at the bar handwashing sink.
  • 6-303.11(A) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the hallway to the dry storage room . Some of the light bulbs were burned out.
  • 6-303.11(B) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the mop sink /utility room.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that the wall base tiles and dry wall near the kitchen entrance from the dining room are damaged. The ceiling tiles are missing above the ice machine. @Physical structure@ is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floor in the walk-in cooler, floor under shelves in the dry storage room, under cooking equipment and refrigerators located on the cookline is in need of cleaning.
September 20, 2007Routine418Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration units.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: walk-in refrigerator and reach-in refrigerators
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: peanut sauce. raw pork
  • 7-201.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed that poisonous and toxic materials (chemical spray bottles) were not properly stored to prevent the contamination of utensils on a utensil storage rack.
March 12, 2007Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11L - Cooks were not maintaining supply of precooked tofu inside refrigeration units.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw chicken stored over a tray of cooked chicken in cooler.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cubed red tofu and rectangular golden brown tofu was observed uncovered at the wok stations.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Boxed foods stored on floor at bar [bulk soda], in dry storage and in the walk in cooler
  • 3-501.15A - The methods used for cooling sauces cooked and cooled in bulk need improvement.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Tofu was maintained at room temperature.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken pieces as well as bulk sauces in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard liners inside freezer is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-101.19A - A dark brown stained wooden cylinder was used during food preparation
  • 4-202.16 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the hand held metal strainers is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris:- inside surface of large freezer.
  • 4-602.11C - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food contact surfaces of the utensils stored on metal shelving opposite wok station appeared to need washing and sanitizing.
  • 5-202.12A - Corrected During Inspection Water from the handwashing sink near dish machine was less than 60F.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Cleaning required for floors in dry storage as well as behind and around refrigeration equipment.
February 28, 2006Critical Procedures512Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Critical Repeat Food from damaged sealed cans found in dry storage area.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils scoops found lying horizontally in flour, rice etc.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, or other debris: - inside top panel of Manitowoc ice machine- sides of stoves and /or fryers.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:- Oster blender- microwave oven
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests.Numerous fruit flies sighted at dish machine area due to source of water in drains.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Walls and floors must be cleaned as residue buildup can be seen.
September 09, 2005Follow-up26Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14A - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands after picking up a stool in another area of the kitchen and returned to food cooking area.
  • 3-202.15 - Critical Food from damaged sealed cans found in dry storage area.
  • 3-301.11C - Staffperson seen wearing a glove on only one hand in food prep area.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered sauces were seen in the refrigeration units at the food line.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils scoops found lying horizontally in flour, rice etc.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chicken and all items in walk in found at 47 -50 F.
  • 4-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Walk in cooler thermostat was being services during inspection due to temperatures reading in the high 40s F.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, or other debris: - inside top panel of Manitowoc ice machine- sides of stoves and /or fryers.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:- Oster blender- microwave oven
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests.Numerous fruit flies sighted at dish machine area due to source of water in drains.
  • 6-501.12A - Walls and floors must be cleaned as residue buildup can be seen.
September 08, 2005Routine--Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11D - Did not observe any employee washing hands before changing tasks during food service operations.
  • 2-103.11L - Employees keeping potentially hazardous foods such as cooked chicken satai and tofu cubes at room temeprature.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered tofu and scallops were seen in the walk in cooler and in the kitchen.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use tongs and strainers impoperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11A2 - Fried vegetable was stored in a bowl underneath and to the side of a handsink which is located outside an employee restroom
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Chicken satai were held next to stove at 75 F. Tofu pieces were held next to stove at 75 F. Raw chicken in process of being cleaned of fat held at 50 F. Scallops were being cleaned of salt residue in standing water at room temperature.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following: elevating bowls of vegetable and for work stations while cutting vegetables.
  • 4-301.11 - Repeat Staff were using insufficient ice supply to cool raw chicken while outside of cooler during process of removing fat.
  • 4-302.12 - The facilty does not have a food temperature measuring device.
  • 5-202.12A - Temperature has been adjusted to 90 F at both handsinks.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
July 26, 2005Complaint29Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11E - Uncooked, pre-packaged items need to be inspected before using in entrees.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped fried entree found in the walk in cooler.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
July 05, 2005Complaint12Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the chicken and other foods were found in walk in cooler.
  • 3-304.12 - Dispensing scoops improperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 3-501.15A - The methods used for cooling beef could be improved.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Chicken, ham and other meats found at 47 F and above in prep units.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken in the walk in cooler in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-301.11 - Prep refrigerator was not operating according to specifications of manufacturer for use in a commercial establishment.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: deep fryers.
  • 4-904.11A - Plates were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 6-501.11 - Broken floor tile seen in kitchen area.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-208.11B - Corrected During Inspection First Aid Supplies are not being stored in a kit or container.
April 06, 2005Routine39Details / Comments
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gasket of the several refrigerators are dirty and in need of cleaning.
  • 5-202.12A - Repeat Water from the handwashing sinks does not always reach a warm temperature.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Fruit flies are evident in the back of the kitchen.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist in drains and elsewhere..
  • 6-501.112 - Dead or trapped flies were seen in the kitchen in their trap.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat More regular cleaning behind and under cooking equipment and refrigeration units is required.
  • 6-501.14A - Intake and exhaust air ducts are in need of cleaning.
December 01, 2004Routine--Details / Comments
  • 5-202.12A - The handwashing sink at the rear of the kitchen is equipped with one faucet which does not permit adjsuting the temperaturet.
  • 6-202.11A - Lights tubes at one kitchen ceiling installation are not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 3-305.11A1 - Food stored on the floor
  • 4-501.14 - The exterior of the dishwashing machine and attached piping and parts are very soiled
  • 4-205.10 - Repeat Noted homestyle microwave (for employees) and a homestyle blender, Osterizer,
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Beef in pan in upper part of refrierator unit cold holding at improper temperatures.(50F)
  • 3-301.11C - A bowl is used to dispenser bulk rice
  • 4-202.16 - Cloths are used as a liner under glasses
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 6-301.12A - Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at the bar.
  • 4-904.13A - Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 5-205.11A - The handwashing facility located at the bar is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Walls at the rear hand sink in the kitchen and at the prep area near the dishmachine (can opener wall)in need of cleaning.The caulked area at the two vat sink is moldy
  • 7-202.11A - noted a sticky fly strip hanging from the kitchen ceiling
September 17, 2003Routine113Details / Comments

June 16, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
Date marking
Foods that are to be used within 24 hours do not need datemarking. If you plan to keep the foods longer than this, you are required to mark the date of preparation or the date of discard on the item. This is for any potentially hazardous food prepared on-site such as cooked meats or cooked vegetables (including fried vegetables). This also refers to any commercially potentially hazardous food that is taken from original packaging or opened.
Cooling
You have 2 hours to cool foods from 135F to 71F and then 4 hours to cool from 71F to 41F. See presentation for more information. You may choose to monitor this fall in temperature. The clock starts when the food is at 135F.
Hot Water
You must have hot water in order to operate the restaurant. The 3-vat sink should have hot water of at least 110F at all times. You should close your restaurant if you do not meet these requirements. With the new water heater, this is unlikely to happen.
A follow up will be conducted at the beginning of July to make sure you are cooling properly and cold holding properly.
I recommend that you obtain metal pans to help cool foods faster. Have several food thermometers so that more people can check refrigerator and food temperatures.
Water heater - same as file (located in hard to reach ceiling). new water heater to be installed - Rinnai R94LSi (approved)
dish machine - CMA C-2 176893

November 24, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow up inspection and training.
Training - Cooling Foods module
Sanitizer solution for wiping cloths was at 50 ppm. Date marking is not used often as most items are discarded after one day.
Facility was noticeably cleaner inside refrigerators, floors, shelves.
Thank you.

November 07, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a critical procedures inspection.
During today's inspection we went through how to make sanitizer and how to use the 3-vat sink. Management learned how to properly store foods. These issues will be taught to other employees in Thai.
Before next inspection the ambient air temperature of the right prep unit should be 41 degrees F or less. The food inside should remain at 41 degrees or less as well.
At the next inspection, I will train you on how to properly cool and thaw foods. I will check to make sure the right prep unit is working and that food storage is correct. I will ask another employee to make sanitizer solution. Test strips should be available to make sure it is the correct concentration.
Subsequent inspections will make sure the above items remain corrected. At this time, management will learn the importance of date marking.
Thank you for your time.
The following are helpful reminders:
SANITIZING CLOTHS
The wiping cloth buckets used for the storage of wet towels shall be maintained at a chemical concentration between 50 and 100ppm of chlorine.
SANITIZING DISHES
Chemical sanitization (manual or mechanical operations) including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods using a solution by providing: 1) an exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution between 50 and 100 ppm.
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Review cooking, reheating and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: Potentially hazardous foods prepared on site 165F
Commercially processed foods 135F
HOLDING: Hot 135F or above, Cold 41F or below
DO NOT let food sit in the DANGER ZONE (41F-135F) for extended periods of time
COOLING
You can use any method that will get the food from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. The following are suggestions.
Cool foods by the following methods: (1) Placing food in shallow pans; (2) Separating food into smaller thinner portions; (3) Using rapid chill cooling equipment; (4) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
Foods must drop from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours.
THAWING
Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, 2) completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F or below with a sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles of food as long as held for period of time at a temperature of 41°F or less, or 3) as part of a cooking process if the food is cooked as specified by Law or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to a conventional cooking process.
CROSS CONTAMINATION
It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready-to-eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready-to-eat foods (e.g. vegetables, noodles)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef/raw pork
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
FOOD TEMPERATURES
**Do NOT allow food items to sit out at room temperature during busy times because it is convenient. Potentially hazardous food items must be held HOT at or above 135F or COLD at or below 41F.

April 22, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This was a routine inspection A follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify compliance within the next two weeks or by May 08, 2008. All violations cited today must be corrected completely by the follow-up inspection.
The dish machine was checked and noted to be operating properly. There was no visible evidence of pest presence.
The grease trap is cleaned monthly
The grease filters are cleaned weekly
Hood system is cleaned once every three months.

September 20, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This was a routine inspection. All remaining violations must be corrected. No bare hand contact with ready-to eat food was noted and no mishandling of food was observed. There was no evidence of pest presence at the time of this visit.
The filters are being cleaned biweekly by a commercial cleaning company. The grease trap is being maintained by a commercial liquid waste hauling company. Hot water temperature was adequate at all sinks.

March 12, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This was a critical procedures inspection. The inspection focused on food borne illness risk factors and public health interventions. During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was fully aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge(PIC). However, the PIC/CFM could not convey all the knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR not did have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses.
As discussed with the CFM, employees shall be RESTRICTED from working in a food service establishment when they are experiencing symptoms of sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and open wounds/cuts on the hands and arms, Until the employee obtains documentation from a medical professional that he/she is no longer experiencing those symptoms may they return to work. If an employee has been diagnosed with and/or been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Salmonella, Shigella, E.Coli, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus they must be EXCLUDED from working in the food service establishment until laboratory tests have confirmed they are no longer carriers of the disease.
Cooling - 6 hour rule not observed - Manager has been advised on proper cooling methods including the use of "Ice Paddles".
Consumer advisory - NA
Hot water Heater - same
Dish machine - same
Hood system - cleaned regularly
Pest control - approximately 2 times per monthly
Grease rap cleaning - 2 times per month
Food Supply source- Approved source.

February 28, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not fully aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge(PIC). Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey all the knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses.
As discussed with the CFM, employees shall be RESTRICTED from working in a food service establishment when they are experiencing symptoms of sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and open wounds/cuts on the hands and arms, Until the employee obtains documentation from a medical professional that he/she is no longer experiencing those symptoms may they return to work. If an employee has been diagnosed with and/or been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Salmonella, Shigella, E.Coli, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus they must be EXCLUDED from working in the food service establishment until laboratory tests have confirmed they are no longer carriers of the disease.
Please instruct staff on the following -
- all foods MUST be rapidly cooled. If cooked in bulk volume please portion items,, surround with ice water baths. They must be cooled from 140F to 70 F within 2 hours, and from 70 to 41 within 4 hours.
- tofu and other potentially hazardous foods are to be maintained in refrigeration. Do not allow staff to store them at room temp.
- always store cooked items ABOVE raw meats. Raw chicken must always be on the lowest shelf, with no other foods below it.
- Handwashing is to take place ANYTIME staff change tasks. Warm water of 110F must be used and hands should be scrubbed with soap for 20 seconds.
Food temperatures observed -
Cold 41F and below - exception was tofu at room temperature.
Hot 140F and above
Food covered - yes [exception was corrected]
Surfaces - cleaned/sanitzed for food contact
Reheating procedure - to 165 F for hot hold
Cooling - 6 hour rule observed
Documentation -
Foods are received and evaluated by Mgr
Consumer advisory - in place
Storage - Raw always stored below ready to eat; corrected
Datemarking - in place using disposition dates
Hot water Heater - same
Dish machine - Hobart Heat sanitizing - within manufacturer's specs; Stero machine in need of adjustment
Hood system - cleaned regularly
Pest control - approximately monthly
Hair coverings/glove usage - in compliance

September 09, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Walk in cooler addjustment was successful. All cold holding violations are corrected.

September 08, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Routine inspection was conducted to make recommendations for improvement. Cold hold temperatures in the walk in cooler were not adequate at the beginning of the inpsection when the unit was being serviced.
All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 41 F at all times. If at any time your walk in cooler is not functioning at full capacity it must be serviced in order for the operation to function and for compliance to be guaranteed. During the inspection the walk in temperature was adjusted so that all foods were stored at 41 F +/- 2 degrees F.
Foods checked at other refrigeration units were found to be at acceptable temperatures.
Currently the establishment has numerous fruit flies which are to be eradicated immediately by a professional technician.
The presence of fruit flies implies they are finding food, water and shelter around the dish machine. A regular cleaning schedule of drains, walls and floors will help to prevent flies from thriving. A follow up will take place to ensure pest control was effective. thank you.

July 26, 2005 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Complainant stated the following - WAS AT THE ESTABL.ISHMENT ON 7/23/05 AROUND 7:15PM SHE ORDERED CHICKEN KAPROW SHE BECAME ILL AT 10:00PM ON 7/23/05 HER SYMTOMS WERE VOMITING AND DIARRHEA THIS LASTED ABOUT 6-12 HOURS. HER FRIEND SUE HICKS HAD THE SAME MEAL. SHE BECAME ILL THE NEXT MORNING 7/24/05 HER PHONE NUMBER IS 703-802-9686
The establishment was inspected for sources of possible foodborne illness. The following information was collected during the visit:
(1) Discussion with the Certified Food Manager (CFM):
Talked with the Food Manager about the complaint, and the manager stated that he has received the complaint and took steps to make sure the customer's health was evaluated for possible treatment purposes.
(2) Employee sick situation:
No kitchen or food service employees in the food establishment have reported sick to the CFM.
(3) Sale review for July 23, 2005:

(4) Frequency and condition of shipment:
The establishment received four shipments weekly containing raw chicken breast fillets.
(5) Observation of food prepared:
Observation of suspected meal preparation was conducted to identify any sources of contamination and/or flaws in cooking procedures. We observed that the large quantities of raw chicken product are first cleaned of fat by support staff. They were not using any ice to cool the raw chicken. Refrigeration was adequately operating so that all foods are maintained at 41 F
+/- 3 degrees. Cooking of the chicken starts in a water bath in a wok after which time it is transfered to another wok and cooked to 175 F or above for 15 seconds. Therefore the cold holding equipment and cooking procedures are relatively sound with regards to prevention of bacterial growth and elimation of bacteria through high wok temperatures.
(6) Personnel Hygienic condition:
Inspected the kitchen, walk-ins, hand-sinks, and restrooms. The handwash sinks did not have proper signage notifying employees to wash there hands. No one was observed washing hands during the inspection. Hot water had been turned off at the hand sinks although it was at 130 F at the prep sink.
Conclusion: The possiblility of chicken contaminaiton exists based on observation of preparation of storage of ingredients and preparation of ingredients. All potentially hazardous foods are to be kept outside of the temperature danger zone which is 41 F - 140 F at all times. The definition of potentially hazardous food includes heat treated foods of plant origin (such as garlic). Browned garlic pieces are to be refrigerated.
Some support staff are accustomed to maintaining items such as tofu cubes, cooked chicken satai and other items at room temperature. Customer meals are to be prepared in a way that minimizes sources of contamination and ensures a safe preparation and cooking process. Staff are to be educated in safe food handling and preparation. Staff are to be held accountable for their actions and retrained when necessary.
Risk Factors observed during inspection -
1. Time/Temperature relationships - raw chicken was observed at 50 F [in the danger zone] while being cleaned of fat. Bacteria multiply rapidly in this temperature range. Foods may not be safe if held in this zone for more than two hours.
2. The absense of hot water used at the handsinks dramatically increases the risk of passing an unwanted source of contamination from one individual to another EVEN if they are washing there hands on a regular basis. Water below 110 F is unacceptable at handsinks and must be corrected ASAP.
Note that above in citation 3.304.12 we have indicated that maintaining utensils such as strainers or tongs in standing water is unacceptable. This will allow bacteria to multiply and contaminate other utensils standing in the same water. Utensils are to remain on a clean surfaced that is sanitized at regular intervals or in running water.
If scallops arrive frozen they may be put under running water less than 70 F until thawed. If they arrive fresh they must remain at 41 F or less.
Thermometers to check food temperatures are to be ordered. Milk crates are not to be used as food storage lifts or work station tables. They can be seen to collect dirt in the crevaces.

July 05, 2005 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Complainant stated that approximately 3 weeks ago after ordering appetizer # 7 he discovered a bug in the appetizer.
Management had not received this complaint from the customer. It is feasible that an insect may have found its way into the kitchen via a pre-packaged item. For the most part management does not have control over the presence of pests on these items as they arrive from a reputable food company, and are labelled as pre-washed, ready to eat items. If it is desirable, a lettuce washer may be used to re-wash any pre-washed greens to reduce the likelyhood of encountering a small insect in food.
The professional pest treatment from two months ago did not list any findings of any pests or evidence of pests. The treatments are occuring at least every month. There are some small flying insects that have been caught in the fly traps which may have entered from the back door. Drain treatments should be used to kill any eggs that were layed in the drains.
The nature of the cuisine offered at the high volume establishment requires a great deal of preparation and effort on the part of the staff. For this reason it is recommended that all staff do their part to eliminate any sources of pest food sources, such as particles fallen on the ground and also to do their pest to maintain excellent sanitation standards. The complaint cannot be confirmed and the case is closed. Thank you.

April 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
ORS Inc. 6316 Castle Place, suite 201, Falls Church, VA. 22044. This is the Health Department's only current contractor for issuance of certified food cards.
Please monitor temperatures of Potentially Hazardous Foods during storage, preparation and reheating using a thermometer. Foods must remain at 41 F or below in order to be safely utilized in your menu selections. Therefore please pay particular attention to the quality and efficacy of your refrigeration equipment including maintenance. Refrigerators that are placed across from cooking stations have a tendency to be effected by the heat emminating from the oven. Please ensure that the shelf top portions of the Refrigerators remain closed. Potentially hazardous foods must be kept out of the danger zone which is 41-140 F.
Today's inspection also points to your establishment's need to use labels with disposition dates. All potentially hazardous foods that are ready to eat such as cooked meats must have a date of disposition on the label which should be seven days or less from the date the food was prepared. Thank you.

December 01, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Pls review these comments from your routine inspection -
1. Critical violations should be corrected as soon as possible, preferably within three days.
2. All non-critical violations that are yet to be corrected must be addressed within 45 days.
3. The routine inspection shall be conducted within the next six months.
Thank you.

September 17, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection of this restaurant.

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1 User Review:

WDJ

Added on May 27, 2014 4:19 PM
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I’ve been to Sakoontra a bunch of times, and the food there has been pretty tasty. They have a good variety of dishes. The atmosphere there is good, and the cart up front is a nice touch. The service there is okay.
These days however, I can’t really recommend going there anymore. The last few times going there, I’ve had stomach aches, the runs, etc., after having a meal there. My body just can’t take it anymore, and I’d suggest that you should find another place for Thai food. There’s probably some kind of sanitation issues going on in the kitchen there.
Would you recommend Sakoontra Thai Restaurant to others? No
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