Betty's Den, 712 West 35th Street, Norfolk, VA 23508 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Betty's Den
Address: 712 West 35th Street, Norfolk, VA 23508
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 390-3322
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 03/29/2016

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Inspection findings

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Permit to be issued via phone call to office.Permit will expire 11/2016.Restroom, Ceiling fan motor, not working correctly.(Monitor/Correct to proper operation). Ceiling tiles have evidence of roof leakage.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a QAC test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment
    Observation: Stove/Grill burners were observed in a manner that contaminated the food product and fire hazard.( Heavy Grease buildup).
    Correction: Disassemble the Burners,clean and sanitize the food-contact surface, then reassemble the burners/area in a manner that will not contaminate the food and not be a fire hazard.
03/29/2016Routine
Permit posted.Expired 11/30/2015. 2016 Permit paid for.Invoice 223038, on 11-25-2015.Recommend for permit.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: G.E. Chest freezer was observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. (Needs defrosting)
    Correction: Repair/Defrost/Clean the freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the freezer, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the main kitchen.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wall Tile in restrooms is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
12/02/2015Routine
Permit expires 11/2015.Hood cleaning sticker not affixed to hood/Hood Clean.Roof has been repaired for pass leaks.(Dated 8-9-2015).
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the Kitchen prep table area
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Covening in front service counter area and wall tiles missing in Ladies and Mens restrooms,are not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
08/18/2015Routine
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the whirlpool refrigerator..
    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.
12/18/2014Routine
Maintain temperature charts on refrigeration units daily.Restrooms ok/Outside 90 gallon cans and grease container ok (No over spillage).Hood sticker needs to be affixed for proper cleaning schedule. Note: Roof to establishment is leaking,Ceiling tiles exposed shows leakage/water damage.Discussed with owner this issue.Has contacted contractors for estimates.Will correct this problem within 1-2 months.Permit expires 11/2014.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor and wall juncture in Back storage room off the kitchen, not sealed.
    Correction: Seal floor and wall juncture in this area.(Wall and ceiling in disrepair/Holes)
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the seating/Lodge area.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candlesin the facility where safety is a factor
08/21/2014Routine
Mens and Ladies restrooms tiles(walls),No food being prepared during inspection.Hood sticker missing for cleaning.Maintain temperature charts on all refrigeration..
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the ceiling tiles had signs of leakage.(Water Damage)
    Correction: Seal roof and secure celing tiles with tiles without stains
  • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
    Observation: Wall Tiles(Concrete, Porous block, Bricks) in restrooms(tiles and holes in wall(Mens) not finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Correction: Finish and seal (Concrete, Porous block, Bricks) to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
02/20/2014Routine
Permit expires 11/2013.Fee to be Paid for new Permit(2014).No food being prepared today.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the deep fryer baskets is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the deep fryer baskets to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Walls and ceilings are not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
10/30/2013Routine
No food being prepared today! Owner in facility cleaning today.Hood system needs inspected from behind filters to roof area(Hood stack).Commerical hood cleaning company needs to affix inspection sticker to hood for current conditions..Permit expires 11/30/2013.Test strips and chlorine on site along with metal stem thermometer.Establishment prepares food by order/take out or in.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the deep fryer baskets were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the deep fryer baskets or procure new ones to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
07/24/2013Routine
Permit expires 111/2013.Maintain temperature logs.No Food being prepared during inspection.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a sanitizer(Chlorine) test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor wall juncture Tile, in Kitchen area, under register area and(Tile wall and covening behind front counter/Bar area is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
    Correction: Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Walls and ceilings in ladies and mens restrooms is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
03/18/2013Routine
CFM needs to sign up for recertification class,CFC expires 1/2013.Permit reissued Expires 11/2013.Permit recommended.Temperature logs current..
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: (Deep Fryer Baskets).
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces of deep fryer baskets, equipment and pans. Discard carbonized pans due to lack of cleanability.May procure/purchase new baskets if desired.
12/07/2012Routine
Repairs still being made to roof. Will call owner concerning roof repairs and tiles that are to be replaced.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Equipment used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.
    Correction: Clean storage equipment at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residues to prevent contamination of food in storage and reduce attraction of insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Some ceiling tiles throughout facility still in disrepair/stained.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
12/06/2010Routine

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