China East Restaurant, 6838 Piedmont Center Plz, Gainesville, VA 20155 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: China East Restaurant
Address: 6838 Piedmont Center Plz, Gainesville, VA 20155
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 753-2166
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 03/11/2015

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Inspection findings

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Discussed raw meat, poultry, shell eggs & seafood storage chart with PIC. Dishwasher appears to be working properly. Spoke with operator about expired permit - correct mailing address is facility physical address.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw meat, poultry, shell eggs, & seafood stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the walk-in cooler..
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage from raw and cooked RTE foods, vegetables & fruit.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: The raw animal foods is stored in a manner that may cause biological cross contamination of meat, poultry, shell eggs, or seafood.
    Correction: Properly separate raw animal foods during storage using separate shelves or other storage equipment.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food in walk-in cooler was not in covered containers, or wrapped.
    Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
    Observation: Rice scoops improperly stored between uses.
    Correction: Store rice scoops on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment that is cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours, or in a container of hot water at 135°F or more.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored less than 6" above the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units.;Store food on approved shelving, dunnage racks, or carts at least 6" off the floor.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plastic bottle racks used as storage platforms in the walk-in freezer.
    Correction: Provide adequate approved shelving units, dunnage racks, and/or carts for storage.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Accumulation of food debris on food scoops in bulk food storage bins.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food scoops more frequently.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Soap at the hand washing sink by the tea urn.
    Correction: Provide hand soap at the hand washing sink by tea urn.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the restrooms. Measured 10-15 foot-candles.
    Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles of light in restrooms.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dead lamps / bulbs in kitchen ceiling & in exhaust hood.
    Correction: Replace dead lamps & bulbs.
  • Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories
    Observation: Kitchen hand washing sink faucet broken.
    Correction: Repair / replace kitchen hand washing sink faucet.
  • Maintenance Tools - Storing Maintenance Tools (corrected on site)
    Observation: Plumber's snake stored in such a way that it may contaminate food items & clean food equipment.
    Correction: Store maintenance equipment so they do not contaminate food items or clean food equipment.
03/11/2015Routine
Dishwasher appears to be working properly. Discussed the animal food storage drawings, mop sink back-flow prevention valve, and handwashing / glove use handouts with the PIC.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in cooler unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage from raw and cooked RTE foods and vegetables and fruit..
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in the walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb,storage pork, and poultry during storage by using separate equipment, and arranging each type of food so that cross contamination is prevented.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
    Observation: Food not covered in walk-in cooler to protect from possible contamination.
    Correction: Prevent cross-contamination by storing food in covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
    Observation: rice scoops improperly stored between uses.
    Correction: Store rice scoops on a clean portion of the food preparation counter / table that is cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours, or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or more.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units..;Store food on approved shelving or dunnage racks at least 6" off the floor.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plastic bottle racks used for storage platforms in walk-in freezer.
    Correction: Do not use plastic bottle racks for storage platforms. Provide adequate approved shelving units, dunnage racks, and/or carts for storage.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: Accumulation of food debris on bulk food storage bin food scoops.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food scoops more frequently.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (repeated violation)
    Observation: The mop sink water line to the chemical mixer / dispenser lacks a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device identified as meeting standards set by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.
    Correction: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
    Observation: No soap was provided at the hand washing sink by the tea urn.
    Correction: Provide soap at the handwashing sink by the tea urn.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the front kitchen hand washing sink.
    Correction: Provide paper towels at the front kitchen handsink to encourage proper hand washing.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (repeated violation)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handwashing sink by the tea urn.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light at the handsink by the tea urn.
    Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles of light at the handsink by the tea urn.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dead / missing lamps / bulbs in kitchen, exhaust hood, and restroom hallway.
    Correction: Replace dead lamps and bulbs. Install missing lamps and bulbs.
  • Floors - Absorbent Materials on Floors - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cardboard liners on walk-in freezer floor.
    Correction: Remove cardboard liners from floor in walk-in freezer..
  • Maintenance Tools - Storing Maintenance Tools (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mop and bucket stored at rear kitchen handsink.
    Correction: Store mop and bucket so they do not contaminate sinks, food equipment, or single-service food items.
05/06/2014Routine
Discussed Proper Storage of RTE & Raw Animal Foods
  • Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee failed to wash his hands before engaging in food preparation after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
    Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands before preparing food or working with clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service/use articles.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food handlers eating in kitchen area where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
    Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may eat that does not contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service articles.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, caps, or hair nets.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage from cooked and raw RTE foods, and raw vegetables and fruit.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
    Correction: Properly separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
    Observation: Rice scoops improperly stored between uses.
    Correction: Store rice scoops in one of the following manners: 1) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 2) In a dipper well, or 3) In a container of water maintained at 135°F or more.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Cardboard liner on top of microwave oven,
    Correction: Do not use cardboard liners on equipment.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Plastic bottle racks being used as storage platforms.
    Correction: Do not use plastic bottle racks as storage platforms. Provide adequate approved shelving, dunnage racks, and/or carts.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no thermometer located in the prep cooler.
    Correction: Provide a thermometer in the prep cooler so that employees can monitor the temperature.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (repeated violation)
    Observation: The mop sink water line to the chemical mixer / dispenser lacks a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device identified as meeting standards set by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.
    Correction: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing sink by the dishwasher was blocked, preventing access by employees for handwashing.
    Correction: Provide access to the handwashing sink during all hours of operation. Remove the mop and mop bucket.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing sinks to encourage hand washing.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handsink by the tea urn.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted at the handsink by the tea urn. Measured 10 foot-candles.
    Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles of light at handsinks.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the cooking line.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles where food employees are working with food, food equipment. Replace dead/ missing bulbs/lamps in the exhaust hood & kitchen ceiling.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dead / missing bulbs and lamps in the exhaust hoods and kitchen ceiling.
    Correction: Replace dead / missing bulbs and lamps.
  • Floors - Absorbent Materials on Floors - Use Limitation
    Observation: Cardboard liners on walk-in freezer floor.
    Correction: Cardboard may not be used on floors. Remove cardboard from walk-in freezer floor.
  • Maintenance Tools - Storing Maintenance Tools (corrected on site)
    Observation: Mop stored at rear kitchen handsink.
    Correction: Store mops so they do not contaminate sinks, food equipment, or single-service/use articles.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Container of cleaning product are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, single service items.
    Correction: Store containers of cleaning products separate from food, clean equipment, utensils, and single service items.
05/07/2013Routine

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