Alpha House, 811 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005 - Adult Care Home Food Service inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Alpha House
Address: 811 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005
Type: Adult Care Home Food Service
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/20/2016

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Inspection findings

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Discussed the following with the person in charge (PIC):
1. Observed the pressure gauge on the dishwashing machine not working. Contact the service technician to repair or replace the pressure gauge.
2. The employee health policy is signed by all staff and kept on file in the administrator's office. It is also posted in the kitchen.
3. Food source is Sysco.
4. Pasteurized shell eggs and pasteurized liquid eggs are used for all egg dishes.
5. The fire extinguishers and fire suppression system was inspected in August 2015.
6. All foods are cooked and served the same day. Leftover foods are eaten by the staff on the same day.
Observed the overall facility very clean.

  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The sanitizing solution in the wiping cloth bucket being applied to food contact surfaces is too strong and does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940. Observed the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution greater than 500 ppm.
    Correction: Utilize only quaternary ammonium sanitizer that meets the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
01/20/2016Risk Factor
Discussed the following with the person in charge (PIC):
1. Observed the employee health policy signed by all staff and kept on file in the administrator's office.
2. Food sources are Sysco & Hershey Ice Cream.
3. Pasteurized liquid eggs are used for all egg dishes except raw shell eggs are used for hard boiled eggs in salads and for baking.
4.
The fire extinguishers were inspected in October 2014. The fire suppression system was inspected in August 2015. The ventilation hood was professionally cleaned on 6/3/2015.
Observed the overall facility very clean and well maintained.

  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Damp wiping cloths stored on the prep tables between uses.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
09/04/2015Routine
Reviewed menu. All food received frozen, pork, beef, chicken, with exception of fully cooked chicken product. Reveiwed cooking temperatures and date marking. Thawing observed with running water. No hot food to temp as in between service. Discussed glove use and handwashing. Raw shell eggs used for boiled eggs for chef salad otherwise pasteurized shell eggs or liquid eggs observed.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
09/23/2014Routine
Facility without hot water still. Facility may continue to serve food prepared at Hanover Manor . Once hot water is restored EHSS asked Director to contact health department before resuming food preparation in the facility.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/03/2014Follow-up
Fire at facility. See hand written sheet for corrective items. Kitchen to remain closed until cleaning is complete. PIC to call for re open inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/02/2014Other
Discussed menu and items cooked, cooled and reheated. Minimal to none. All proteins received raw fresh or raw frozen. Reviewed thawing methods and cooking temps for items. Discussed Employee Health. Discussed handwashing and bar hand contact. REviewed HSP: pasteurized shell eggs and liquid eggs.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
02/20/2014Risk Factor
Reviewed nature of complaint with director. Director was not aware of any issues. copy of complaint given to director to review at next training. EHSS advised hairnets should be worn as well as gloves when preparing foods. Regarding children in and out, only person 16 or over that are deemed staff or volunteers should be allowed access to kitchen.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
02/20/2014Complaint
Reminder: shell eggs to be stored at the bottom of the refrigerator. Raw meat to be thawed away from produce. Reviewed CDC Handouts and handouts given to PIC. Reviewed menu items received raw, and thawing methods. no cook, cool or reheating done with any of the menu items. discussed cooking temperatures.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: inside door area of the icemachine, vents in reach in cooler
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The indoor wall material located at hand sink does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the wall material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following physical structures noted in need of cleaning: wall edges near compartment sink area and range area, shelf underneath the one compartment sink
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must 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.
07/25/2013Routine

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