Restaurant: Carolina Ale House
Address: 11275 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 477-3080
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 03/19/2016
Cooling Methods (corrected on site) Observation: Observed chili not completely covered in an ice bath and food that was covered during the cooling process.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling. Do not cover food during the cooling process.
Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Observed food on the line between 44-50 degrees.
Correction: Maintenance was called and was on site to repair the machine so that it holds temperatures at 41 degrees or below.
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions at the bar
Correction: Obtain a test kit (Quat test kit) so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) Observation: Observed the slicer, the mixer, and some utensils still soiled.
Correction: Make sure all equipment and dishes are cleaned thoroughly after use.
Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the by the dish area or by the cook line.
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
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