American Theatre, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: American Theatre
Address: 125 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 722-2787
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 03/14/2016

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Inspection findings

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This facility is a snack bar and does not serve and foods that require temperature/time control for food safety. No food temperatures were taken. Both refrigerators containing alcohol were locked and inaccessible at this time.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Coffee machine nozzle has heavy build-up.
    Correction: Clean the surface at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following utensils were found improperly stored: 1) Toothpicks stored next to sink in the splash zone 2) disposable plates stored with an employee shirt in contact with them 3) knife in drawer stored with miscellaneous items (phone/cords).
    Correction: Store utensils/single service articles in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use. Leaving waste containers open allows easy access for rodents and other animals to gain entry and allows water to enter the dumpster.
03/14/2016Routine
No potentially hazardous foods are sold.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Bottle openers and toothpicks were found stored next to the front snack bar handsink.
    Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor. Articles were moved to the back counter away from the handsink.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back snack bar.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
04/01/2015Routine
No food temperatures taken all foods are pre-packaged and there is no potentially hazardous foods served. 2015 Permit Issued. Note: Do not store single service items and packaged foods by handsink.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front snack bar. The handsoap was stored at the three compartment sink. Do not wash hands at the three compartment sink.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
12/17/2014Risk Factor
All food temperatures taken were internal. The facility is clean and maintained. Both snack bars were inspected. Test strips were located in a drawer. Employee health information is hanging up next to permit. Note: Ensure utensils (such as bottle openers) are not stored with pencils, oven mits, or other miscellaneous items that could potentially contaminate the utensils. This facility only serves commercially packaged foods, bottled beverages and coffee/tea.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
05/22/2014Routine
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: A thermometer is not provided in refrigeration units.
    Correction: Provide a thermometer in the front part of each refrigeration unit.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a quaternary ammonia test kit (QT-10) so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Single service cups and straws observed stored next to the sink and subject to splash.
    Correction: Single service items were relocated to an area where they are not subject to contamination.
10/18/2013Routine
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Few old rodent droppings observed on lower corner shelf at "old stand".
    Correction: Clean.
10/11/2012Routine
No discrepancies noted at time of evaluation.
Concessions not in operation at time of evaluation.
Prior to next operation, ensure hand soap is provided at hand sink at stand across box office.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/13/2012Routine
Concessions not in operation at time of evaluation.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: Thermometer lacking inside GE refrigerator.
    Correction: Provide a thermometer by the door (i.e. at front of unit).
09/15/2011Routine
all other violations observed during last routine evaluation 8/30/10 have been addressed/corrected.
Concessions not in operation at time of evaluation.

  • Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: Thermometers not provided inside GE refrigerator in "new" stand.
    Correction: Provide a thermometer inside the unit at front by the door.
  • Critical: Toxics - Conditions of Use* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raid wasp and hornet spray stored below 3-compartment sink wit general cleaners.
    Correction: Corrected. Raid not approved for commercial use approved insecticides shall be stored physically separate from general cleaners and must be approved by a certified pest control operator.
02/25/2011Routine
Concessions not in operation at time of evaluation.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Paper towel lining utensil drawer (utensils stored on it).
    Correction: Remove paper towel since it is absorbent. Can use rubber liner.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: Thermometer not provided inside the undercounter refrigerator in the "new" stand.
    Correction: Provide a thermometer inside the unit at the front by the door.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: Backsplash at hand sink is no longer sealed to the countertop.
    Correction: Seal.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ice maker door gasket at "old" stand is torn.

    Correction: Repair/replace.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Coffee filters at "old" stand are not stored protected.
    Correction: Store in original packaging, inside cabinetry, or in covered container.
  • Kitchenware and Tableware
    Observation: Unwrapped stir stics at both concessions are not protected.
    Correction: Provide individually wrapped stir sticks or an approved dispenser such as a glass sugar shaker that will individually dispense the sticks.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Hand soap not provided at the handsink in the "new" stand.
    Correction: Corrected. Ensure a supply of soap is stocked at the handsink.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: Paper towels not provided at the handsink in the "new" stand.
    Correction: Ensure handsinks are stocked during operation.
08/30/2010Routine

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