Big Woody's Bar & Grill, 4200 Portsmouth Blvd. Ste 868b, Chesapeake, VA 23321 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Big Woody's Bar & Grill
Address: 4200 Portsmouth Blvd. Ste 868b, Chesapeake, VA 23321
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 749-1856
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/30/2015

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Inspection findings

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Ensure paper towels are provided at all hand sinks at all times.
Note: Observed She-crab soup properly cooling in ice bath.
Improvement noted in facility since last inspection.
Permit Issued.

  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along the makeline unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Observed dust buildup on ceiling over prep areas in the kitchen
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
11/30/2015Routine
Facility noted with good cleaning practices
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board(s) in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the small 3-compartment sink in the bar area are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Observed small holes in the walls throughout the kitchen.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
02/02/2015Routine
CFM certificate must be posted in view of the public per Chesapeake local ordinance. Good Job.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) salad dressings in the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date after opening. 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.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: hood system over grill.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces..
  • Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cleaned and sanitized silverware not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
    Correction: Handle, display, or dispense cleaned and sanitized utensils so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
03/13/2014Routine
The manager Eddie, has signed up for the Jan CFM class in Chesapeake. A work order has been put in for the two units out of temperature. Employee health policy will be finished this week. Gaskets were replaced. Permit issued.
  • Critical: Employee Health* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to 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 any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food items in one refridgerator and the walk in cooler observed cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Two refridgeration units observed in a state of disrepair and damaged and not holding 41 degrees or less.
    Correction: Repair the refridgeration units.
12/09/2013Follow-up
Form 1-B issued. Make sure to use tongs or a spoon to handle all cut fruit for drink service. Manager could not provide a current CFM certificate at time of inspection. Will provide one before follow-up. Door gaskets along cookline observed in poor repair. New gaskets on order. Please start temperature logs to monitor cold holding units. Permit denied.
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to 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 any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ice scoop at bar observed lying on top of ice machine.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: Food items in three refrigeraters observed cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (corrected on site)
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the bar for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a sanitizer test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Three refridgeration units observed in a state of disrepair and damaged and not holding 41 degrees or less.
    Correction: Repair the refridgeration units.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: exhaust hood filters.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Clean takeout containers were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (corrected on site)
    Observation: Light bulb in observed not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory at the back bar sink.
    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
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the front or back bar handsinks.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Two light bulbs observed out underneath grill.
    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 - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Large grease buildup behind grille. Floor and walls underneath cookline observed soiled. Ceiling tile in dish area observed stained.
    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.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Container of cleaning chemical at bar is not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Correction: Containers of all toxic chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
11/19/2013Routine
Violations discussed for correction. Good job, make sure to get washing machine thermometer serviced.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Warewash Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: The temperature measuring device for the wash/rinse/sanitizing tank of the warewashing machine is not operating correctly.
    Correction: Provide a functioning temperature measuring device at the wash/rinse/and sanitize compartment so employees can routinely monitor the water temperature.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (corrected on site)
    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.
03/26/2012Routine

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