Buffet Star, 2302 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23666 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Restaurant: Buffet Star
Address: 2302 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23666
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 827-8888
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 01/27/2016
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All food temperatures observed are internal unless otherwise noted. This inspection was a risk factor inspection that focused on the 5 risk factors for foodborne illness (food from unapproved sources, inadequate cooking temperatures, inadequate holding temperatures, improper employee health and hygiene, and cross contamination of food and equipment). Good retail practices (GRPs) observed were discussed with operator and/or staff at time of evaluation including cleaning and maintenance of equipment and physical structures. Refer to last routine evaluation conducted regarding GRP's.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding*
    Observation: General's chicken and BBQ beef tips were hot holding, on the buffet line, at improper temperatures. General's chicken was 117-136°F and the beef tips were 109-145°F
    Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Garlic in oil, on the cookline, was cold holding at improper temperatures. Temperature of the garlic in oil was 62°F.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: Hand washing sink near the 3-compartment sink had a glove stored in the sink.
    Correction: Remove the gloves preventing its use.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The handwash station at the sushi station is being used as a dump station.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory near the 3-compartment sink.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
01/27/2016Risk Factor

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