Alex Mart And Carryout (Grocery), 809 Pendleton St, Alexandria, VA 22314 - Other Food Service inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Alex Mart and Carryout (Grocery)
Address: 809 Pendleton St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Type: Other Food Service
Phone: 703 299-0499
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 10/05/2015

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This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following:
1) If you wish to be exempt from the FPM on premises of the grocery section during all hours of operation then you will need to submit the exemption application and follow the requirements for exemption.
2) Foods shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the ground.

  • Food Storage / Preventing Contamination
    Observation: Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. (Various food items stored on the floor).
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. Milk crates, soda crates, or bread racks are not suitable for food storage.
10/05/2015Routine
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation.
The bathroom is still in need of a self-closing door. It still also needs a vent cover.
There is no CFM present. The person in charge was told that a CFM is not needed for the grocery side, but that they will need to keep a temperature log for the dairy and egg cooler, as well as records of an employee health and hand washing policy.
*Repeat violations are subject to civil penalty*

  • Toilet Rooms, Enclosed / Self-Closing Door
    Observation: The toilet room is not provided with a self-closing door.
    Correction: Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. (No soap and paper towels at handwashink sink in bathroom)
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
10/10/2014Routine
This visit was made to conduct a change of ownership evaluation. No open foods prepared or handled. Provided cold holding temperature logs for recording of unit containing Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods.
The following items shall be corrected within 30 days:
1. Provide a self closing mechanism for the employee rest-room
2. Provide a vent cover for vent located in the rest-room
3. Provide a light cover for the fixture in the rest-room
4. Replace burnt out lights for the ice cream chest freezer, True upright refrigerator, 3-door upright refrigerator, and the True 2-door "Coca-Cola" refrigerator
Approved for change of owner recommend issuance of Alexandria Health Department permit.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/22/2014Pre-Opening
This visit was made to conduct a change of ownership evaluation. Prior to opening the following items require correction:
1. The floors throughout the grocery store are heavily scratched and scored. Repair damaged floor to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. The floor and wall juncture in food establishments shall be coved and closed to no larger than 1 millimeter.
2. Ceiling tiles above food storage shelving throughout grocery stored are constructed of porous material and many of them have been damaged with water and now stained. Replace ceiling tiles with approved tiles that are smooth and easily cleanable.
3. Walls throughout grocery store are either constructed of exposed dry wall or they are pitted and damaged. Repair all walls throughout grocery store to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
4. The exposed wood for the back door and at the front counter shall be sealed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
5. Light fixtures above grocery food aisles, in the 3-door upright refrigerator and in the 3-door upright freezer are not shielded or protected. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
6. One of the glass doors for the 3-door upright freezer is shattered and shall be replaced.
7. This food establishment is connected to 807 Pendleton via a proposed pass through hallway. Make sure when remodeling the pass through, final finish surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
8. This food establishment uses the same commercial hot water heater located on the 807 Pendleton side.
Make: Rheem
Model: EGS - 12 - 85
Input: 12 KW
Required recovery rate for both the grocery side and the fast food side of the food establishment is 87 GPH. The current hot water heater is 29% insufficient. An 18 KW input will be required in order for both food establishments to have a sufficient recovery rate.
9. Food labels for foods packaged in a food establishment shall include:
-The common name of the food
-If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
-An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents
-The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor

No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/18/2014Pre-Opening

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