Restaurant: Al Dente
Address: 4301 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 540 685-4347
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 10/01/2015
Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation Observation: Improper use of dry wiping cloths.
Correction: Ensure dry cloths are used for wiping food spills from tableware and carryout containers.
Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation Observation: Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
Correction: Use clean wet wiping cloths for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment. Store wet wiping in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
Temperature Measuring Devices Observation: The temperature measuring device located pizza prep unit is not easily readable.
Correction: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
10/01/2015
Routine
ready for permit Permit issued No violation noted during this evaluation.
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