Bassette School, 671 Bell St., Hampton, VA 23661 - Public Elementary School Food Service inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Bassette School
Address: 671 Bell St., Hampton, VA 23661
Type: Public Elementary School Food Service
Phone: 757 727-8666
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/02/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

All temperatures taken were internal unless otherwise noted. No violations noted.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/02/2015Routine
All food temperatures taken were internal unless otherwise noted. Due to the age of the school, the facility does not comply with the current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This will include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair or structural deficiencies, repair or replacement of equipment and proper installation of laundry facilities.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open .
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light bulbs burned out in walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer
    Correction: Replace burnt out bulbs. Work orders issued for lights.
01/12/2015Routine
All food temperatures taken are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Walk-in freezer was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. Ice build-up was observed on the floor and shelves.
    Correction: Repair equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability .
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered when not in use.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures were not maintained in good repair:
    >>Floor in dry storage room was stained and unsealed.
    >>Floor was chipped adjacent to the washing machine in the kitchen.
    >>Soap dispenser was loosely adjacent to wall in the food preparation area.

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
09/29/2014Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Walk-in freezer has ice build-up on sides of door. The walk-in door was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
    Correction: Repair the freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Light bulb burned out underneath the exhaust hood.
    >>Light not working in the walk-in freezer. Light fixture is covered with ice.

    Correction: Replace all burned out light bulbs.
05/07/2014Routine
All temperatures taken are internal unless noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The door gasket to the two door freezer is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
    Observation: The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was above the maximum allowable level of 194ºF. The thermometer read 200*F
    Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.Manager stated a work order has been issued.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wall tiles not maintained in good repair in dishwasher area and near the mop sink
    >>Soap dispenser is loose .
    >>Threshold/ portway in walk in unit is cracked.
    >>Paint is flaking in walk-in unit.

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following physical structures are in need of cleaning:
    >>Ceiling tile is soiled near the serving line. ( water stains/ spilt food)

    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.
03/12/2014Routine
Permit issued please post
  • Person in Charge
    Observation: There is no Hampton Certified Food Manager certificate
    Correction: Register ServSafe certificate
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Torn gasket on freezer by handsink
    Correction: Replace
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following were found to be in poor repair
    >>Floor tile broken washer area
    >>Stained ceiling tiles front service line
    >>Floor scaling dishwashing area
    >>Paint flaking ceiling walk-in unit
    >>Panel board doorway walk-in unit cracked

    Correction: Repair/replace
10/08/2013Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
For facility and equipment issues see last inspection.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
05/06/2013Risk Factor
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>handsink by rest-room basin rusted
    >>ice build-up Manitowoc freezer
    >>ice build-up Hobart 2 door freezer

    Correction: repair
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Prep sink faucet leaking.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling tiles dry storage are not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Refinish or replace the indoor ceiling at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light out dry storage.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ceiling tiles across from rest-room
    >>wall paper rest-room loose
    >>lime build-up under dishwasher
    >>door frame walk-in fridge damaged

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wall dirty behind 3-vat sink.
    Correction: clean
01/10/2013Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>rest-room handsink rusting around drain
    >>ice build-up 2 door reach-in freezer

    Correction: repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: Tops of ovens dirty.
    Correction: clean
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following plumbing issues observed
    >>2-vat faucet leaking
    >>piping under 3-vat leaking

    Correction: repair
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling tiles dry storage not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Ceiling tiles must be nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. As the tiles become damaged and need replacing, replace with smooth and easily cleanable tiles.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light out dry storage.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>wall paper peeling rest-room
    >>paint peeling hood
    >>dishroom floor tiles heavily stained
    >>wall tiles broken/cracked door way to dishroom
    >>door frame walk-in fridge cracked
    >>door frame walk-in freezer cracked

    Correction: repair
10/02/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>screen on door leading to utility room and rest-room torn
    >>hood filter missing over ovens
    >>hood dishmachine corroded
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>top rubber seal on ice machine peeling

    Correction: repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>drip trays stove

    Correction: clean
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Faucet 2-vat prep sink leaking.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling tiles dry storage room are not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Refinish or replace the indoor ceiling at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Screen back door observed with holes.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: following areas light/s do not work
    >>walk-in cooler/s
    >>light out 2 door Hobart fridge

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>wall tiles loose across from rest-room
    >>wall paper rest-room loose
    >>floor under dishmachine heavily stained
    >>wall tiles chipped doorway leading to dishroom
    >>wall patches peeling walk-in fridge door frame

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>wall utility room
    >>wall behind 3-vat

    Correction: clean
04/16/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>handsink by rest-room
    >>top rubber seal ice machine peeling
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>screen on door to utility room

    Correction: Repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>hoodsystem dishmachine

    Correction: Clean
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: Ceiling tiles dry storage not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: As tile become damaged, replace with tile that are smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: lights out following locations
    >>walk-in freezer
    >>2 door Hobart fridge

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>wall tile chipped door way to dishroom
    >>floor tiles heavily stained dishroom
    >>patches peeling walk-in door frame
    >>edges walk-in fridge ceiling and wall juncture moldy
    >>floor grout damage front of dishmachine

    Correction: repair
01/03/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Reminder

  • Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: There thermometer is broke red door hot hold unit.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>wash gauge dishmahcine broke
    >>handsink rest-room rusted
    >>top of booster heater in dish room stained
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>screen on door to utility/rest-room torn
    >>lid large white bin cracked

    Correction: repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>heater vent in utility room
    >>utensil rack over prep table across from oven
    >>top of oven/s

    Correction: Clean
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>wall tile loose above register hallway by chemical storage
    >>edges of walk-in fridge ceiling and wall juncture moldy
    >>wall paper peeling rest-room
    >>wall cracked behind door rest-room
    >>small crack in tile at wall to left of walk-in cooler door
    >>floor grout damaged front of washing machine/grease trap
    >>both sides of door dishroom wall tile cracked
    >>ceiling tiles water damaged/stained store room
    >>floor scale build-up behind washing machine
    >>wall tile missing above chemical storage racks in utility hallway

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>ceiling tiles dishroom

    Correction: clean
09/22/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Note:
Checked temperature logs for 2-24-11, 2-1-11, 1-18-11 noted correct temperatures.
Current Manager Barbara Britten is Serv Safe Certified but is a floating manager and has not registered as City of Hampton Certified Food Manager. Please register Serv Safe Certificate at Hampton Health Department 1320 LaSalle Avenue.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Boxes of cereal in storeroom stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There is no accurate working thermometer for the hot holding cabinet
    Correction: Provide an accurate thermometer
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment is in need of repair:
    -lid of white sugar bin is cracked
    -screen on door to utility/restroom hallway is torn
    -ceiling in walk in freezer is coming down ( bowed ) and build-up of condensate/ice
    -top of booster heater in dish room stained
    -wiping cloths/ oven mitts torn

    Correction: Repair/Replace
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:
    -heater vent in utility room
    -vent hood in dish room

    Correction: Clean
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: The cold water and/or mixing valve at handsink in kitchen is not working properly (water started hot out of cold faucet and then gradually decreased temp) and therefore is not conducive to effectively washing hands
    Correction: Repair
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following structures are in need of repair:
    -grout eroded in some areas of kitchen (utility room)
    -wall tile missing above chemical storage racks in utility hallway
    -floor scale build-up behind washing machine, where steamer was located in kitchen/ and in dish room
    -ceiling tiles have water damage, stain in store room
    -both sides of door way to dish room wall tile is cracked
    -floor grout damaged not smooth in front of washing machine/grease trap
    -small crack in tile at wall to left of walk in cooler door

    Correction: Replace or Repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following structures are in need of cleaning:
    -light fixtures/ceiling tiles in front of vent hood in kitchen (over prep table
    -ceiling tiles in dish room
    -vent in ceiling in restroom
    -screens and blades of oscillating fans at the washing machine and in the dish room

    Correction: Clean
02/24/2011Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Due to the age of the school, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This will include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, repair or replacement of damaged equipment, and proper installation of laundry facilities.

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>mixer leaking oil
    >>2 door Hobart right door does not seal
    >>inside door frame walk-in fridge
    >>heavy ice build-up walk-in freezer "to be repair over holiday break."
    >>end caps missing knobs on stove
    >>knob missing steamer

    Correction: Repair
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
    Observation: The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was above the maximum allowable level of 194ºF. The thermostat read 196F.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure (repeated violation)
    Observation: The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewash machine was below 15 PSI.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. The range for proper operation is between 15 and 25 PSI. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>hood system dishroom
    >>drip tray stove
    >>tops of ovens

    Correction: Clean
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: As tile need to be replaced, change out with ceiling tiles that are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Screen door observed with holes on back door.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>wall tile by back door
    >>wall tile left of walk-in
    >>wall tile rest-room cracked
    >>floor scaling dishroom
    >>grouting throughout kitchen
    >>wall tile doorway into dishroom
    >>wall tile lower left base cracked, door frame leading to rest-room, utility room
    >>lid grease trap rusted
    >>screen door leading to rest-room torn
    >>wall paper peeling rest-room
    >>paint peeling walk-in fridge ceiling
    >>ceiling tiles water damaged dry storage

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>wall right of kitchen sink and behind prep table, stained
    >>wall behind 3-vat

    Correction: clean
12/13/2010Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Due to the age of the school, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This will include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, repair or replacement of damaged equipment, and proper installation of laundry facilities.

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>sink by rest-room rusted around drain
    >>2 door hobart right door does not seal
    >>Inside door frame walk-in fridge tile damaged
    >>heavy ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>top of inside door frame walk-in freezer cracked
    >>end caps missing knobs on stove

    Correction: Repair
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure
    Observation: The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewash machine was below 15 PSI.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. The range for proper operation is between 15 and 25 PSI. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>prep tray stove
    >>sprayer head dishmachine

    Correction: Clean
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Pipes under 2-vat leaking.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: As tiles need to be replaced, change out with ceiling tiles that are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>wall tile by back door
    >>wall tile left of walk-in
    >>wall tile rest-room "cracked"
    >>floor scaling dishroom
    >>grouting throughout kitchen
    >>wall tile doorway into dishroom
    >>wall tile lower left base "cracked"
    >>lid grease trap rusted

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>wall right of kitchen sink and behind prep table, stained
    >>floor behind washmachine

    Correction: clean
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
09/29/2010Routine

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