- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: Chest freezers observed in need of defrosting.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: A small leak was observed under the 3-compartment sink. The faucet to the 3-compartment sink was also observed leaking.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: Several areas of the downstairs ceiling observed damaged and in need of repair. The ceiling in the downstairs bathroom observed damaged and in need of repair.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Several non-functioning pieces of equipment observed stored in the basement.
Correction: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site)
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager (food manager arrived prior to the end of the inspection).
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
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06/04/2015 | Routine | |
1. Defrost and clean "Kenmore" chest freezers.
2. Do not use beverage crates as shelves.
The PIC said that a car ploughed through front windows about 3 weeks ago
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises (repeated violation)
Observation: Boxes of mangoes, cooking oil and bags of rice are stored on the floor. Costco-style bookshelf is not 6" above the floor.;Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified under section 4-104.122. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on the floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Pathogens can contaminate and/or grow in food that is not stored properly. Drips of condensate and drafts of unfiltered air can be sources of microbial contamination for stored food. Shoes carry contamination onto the floors of food preparation and storage areas. Even trace amounts of refuse or wastes in rooms used as toilets or for dressing, storing garbage or implements, or housing machinery can become sources of food contamination. Moist conditions in storage areas promote microbial growth.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the cardboard boxes used as shelf-liner on the storage shelves in basement is not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: Some broken floor tiles were observed in the basement.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The basement floor is not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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.
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06/10/2014 | Routine | |
"Keep it clean" poster given to the CFM
- Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Individual bags of frozen meat are not identified with the common name of the food in the Zero Zone glass door freezers.
Correction: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient, when the consumer has specifically requested that it not be used, may result in severe medical consequences. The mistaken use of food from unlabeled containers could result in chemical poisoning.
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observation: Frozen food in the walk in freezer was observed on the floor and not protected from contamination.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent (corrected on site)
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the wiping cloth under the cutting board is not nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
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06/24/2013 | Routine | |
Relocate meat slicer or install a splash guard on the handwashing sink in the meat area.
The microwave is used for employees only.
The light bulbs in the meat area are shatter resistant (coated).
Building address 5169 Lee Hwy is not approved.
CO # 1300170 approved address 5171 & 5173 Lee Hwy.
Call when 5169 Lee Hwy is ready for pre-opening inspection.
Submit application and fee ($40) to 800 S. Walter Reed Arlington, VA
**CO # 1300170 approved address 5171 & 5173 Lee Hwy**
- Refuse/Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
Observation: There is no receptacle provided in the back men's toilet room of the food establishment where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed.
Correction: A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the food establishment or premises where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed. Garbage containers should be available wherever garbage is generated to aid in the proper disposal of refuse.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings/Cleanability
Observation: A few floor tiles in the meat area were observed missing. The CFM will replace the missing tiles so the floor is smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons and except as specified under section 6-201.14. Floors that are of smooth, durable construction and that are nonabsorbent are more easily cleaned. Requirements and restrictions regarding floor coverings, utility lines, and floor/wall junctures are intended to ensure that regular and effective cleaning is possible and that insect and rodent harborage is minimized.
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, Enclosed or Sealed
Observation: A few baseboards are not sealed to the adjoining wall.
Correction: In food establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than 1 mm (one thirty-second inch). When cleaning is accomplished by spraying or flushing, coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing.
- Outer Openings, Protected
Observation: A small air gap was observed in the threshold of the basement back door.
Correction: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
- Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: The premises is not free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. A few refrigerators, doors, and a pool table were observed in the basement. The CFM stated the items would be removed and sold.
Correction: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
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05/20/2013 | Pre-Opening | |
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