Alyson's Catering, 512 West Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 - Private Middle or High School Food Service inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Alyson's Catering
Address: 512 West Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Type: Private Middle or High School Food Service
Phone: 804 716-2213
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 11/02/2015

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Single Service utensils and dishes utilized by students. 3-Comp sink used for sanitization of pots, pans and utensils. Mechanical high temp dishwasher is utilized infrequently and was out of order at the time of inspection. Operator previously submitted "Time as a public health control procedure" forms for hot and cold foods to the Petersburg Health Department Environmental Health Office for review which were approved. At the time of inspection the PIC was observed in compliance with the approved "Time as a public health control procedure" forms on file at the Petersburg Health Department.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light bulb in Daeco Walk-in Freezer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
11/02/2015Follow-up
Single Service utensils and dishes utilized by students. 3-Comp sink used for sanitization of pots, pans and utensils. Mechanical high temp dishwasher is utilized infrequently and was not in use at the time of inspection. Operator was provided with "Time as a public health control procedure" for hot and cold foods to be completed and submitted to the Petersburg Health Department
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: The person in charge failed to state the required temperatures and holding times for the following conditions of potentially hazardous food: (1) Refrigerated storage, (2) Hot holding, (3) Cooling, and (4) Reheating.
    Correction: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they are experiencing the following symptoms or conditions: (1) diarrhea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, or sore throat with fever. (2) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is on the hands or wrists, unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a single-use glove is worn over by an impermeable cover or on other parts of the body, unless the lesions covered by a dry durable, tight-fitting bandage.
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food in contact with equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned or sanitized as required in that a plastic bottle of water was observed partially submerged in the ice in the ice machine at the time of inspection.
    Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Macaroni & Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans and Hamburger Patties were observed hot holding at improper temperatures at the time of inspection.
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) meatloaf in the Delfield 2-Door upright refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers' Operating Instructions
    Observation: The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications in that the final rinse temperature did not reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Correction: Operate or repair the warewashing machine per affixed data plate specifications to ensure that equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulb in Daeco Walk-in Freezer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the Daeco walk-in refrigerator.
    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
10/14/2015Routine
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
03/11/2015Routine

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