Brine Mosaic, 2985 District Av, #120, Fairfax, VA 22031 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Brine Mosaic
Address: 2985 District Av, #120, Fairfax, VA 22031
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 280-1000
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 01/07/2016

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The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock Tags/Labels Marked with Date Last Sold or Served (corrected on site)
    Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.
    Correction: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. ADVISED THE MANAGER TO RECORD LASO SOLD DATE ON THE SHELL TAGS. INSTRUCTION PROVIDED.
  • Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: Making lemon juice at the bar with no gloves on.
    Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods. DISCUSSED WITH THE EMPLOYEE. THE MANAGER HAD THE EMPLOYEE WEAR GLOVES.
  • Fish Served Raw RTE / Records Creation & Retention of Freezing For Parasite Destruction
    Observation: No records of freezing for parasite destruction are maintained for the following raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form: Ceviche
    Correction: If raw or partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records for the frozen fish at the food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale to a consumer. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a letter the fish supplier stipulating that the fish is frozen as required shall be provided. PROVIDE A PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITHIN 7 DAYS.
  • Critical: Discard RTE, PHF(TCS) if Not Consumed Within 7 Days at 41°F (Unless Frozen) (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed the following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food being held for more than 7 days at 41°F: Cooked Rice at Delfield 2-DR fryer station.
    Correction: Foods shall be discarded if it: 1) exceeds 7 days or at 41°F (except the time it is frozen)
  • Critical: Consumer Advisory, Disclosure Provided (corrected on site)
    Observation: The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement: Ceviche from dinner and lunch menu.
    Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods as raw/undercooked or identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. MANAGER UPDATED THE MENU. DISCUSSED THE INSTRUCTION WITH THE MANAGER.
  • Sanitizer Test Kit Required
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a QUATERNARY AMMONIA AND CHOLIRINE test kit.
01/07/2016Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat food that is made using a combination of ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous ingredients is not properly dated for discard using the date of the first-prepared ingredient: zucchini and eggplant in 2 dr ref opposite cook line
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety foods) that combined with additional ingredients, or portions of the same food, must retain the date marking of the earliest or first prepared ingredient.
  • Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, the chlorine-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the dsih machibne at the bar wiith a concentration of less than 10 ppm total chlorine.
    Correction: A chlorine-based sanitizing solution shall have a minimum concentration of at least 50 to100 ppm total chlorine when tested using the appropriate test kit. Ensure that employees check the sanitizing containers daily and also test the dishes with the test strips.
07/01/2015Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.04/21/2015Pre-Opening

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