China's Best, 5059-A Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: China's Best
Address: 5059-A Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 232-8809
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 03/17/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floor under the three compartment sink is not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
03/17/2016Follow-up
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food staff and placing drinking containers in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection. Observed two drinking containers on the prep table and one drinking container above the Sandwich Prep.
    Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may place drinks so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken stored above cooked noodles and sauces in the sandwich Prep
    Correction: Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed knives and butcher knives stored between the prep table and the sandwich Prep.
    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.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper use of wet wiping cloths. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counters
    Correction: Use clean wet wiping cloths for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment. Store wet wiping in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The unsifted chicken breading and chicken in the breading container were observed cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the wood block in the kitchen is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: colanders, knives, butcher knives, peelers, choppers, cutting boards, metal bowls and tongs.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the Reach in Cooler, Sandwich Prep, Microwave, Reach in Freezer Interior and shelving around the three compartment sink have accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: The three sink faucet is in poor repair. Observed faucet leaking around pivot joint.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Observed the front door propped open and gaps around the door and door frame of the kitchen service door.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
    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
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floor under the three compartment sink is not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floors under the equipment and the walls in the kitchen are noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
03/01/2016Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.10/26/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed Fried Chicken and Twice Cooked Chicken cold holding at improper temperatures in the Reach in Cooler.
    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 (corrected on site)
    Observation: The Reach in Cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Reach in Cooler was unable to keep TCS Foods at or below 41'F.
    Correction: Repair the Reach in Cooler to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the Reach in Cooler, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the Reach in Cooler, Sandwich Prep, Reach in Freezer, Walk in Cooler and Dry storage shelving have accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Observed the front door propped open and gaps around the door and door frame of the service door.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floors and walls throughout the facility are noted in need of cleaning. The ceiling of the walk in cooler is noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
10/08/2015Complaint
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed Meat Cleavers stored between the sandwich Prep and prep table.
    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* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The Fried Chicken, Twice Cooked Chicken and Egg Drop Soup were observed cold holding at improper temperatures in the Reach in Cooler.
    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 (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The reach in cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Reach in cooler was unable to keep TCS foods at or below 41'F. The Shelving above the three compartment sink was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the Reach in Cooler and Shelving to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the Reach in Cooler, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters. Observed gaps between the hood filters above the grill. .
    Correction: Repair or replace hood filters and/or eliminate gaps between filters.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the Reach in Cooler, Sandwich Prep, Reach in Freezer, Walk in Cooler and Dry storage shelving have accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the Three Compartment sink and hand sink are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Observed the front door propped open and gaps around the door and door frame of the service door.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The Floors and walls throughout the facility are noted in need of cleaning. The Ceiling of the Walk in Cooler is noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
10/08/2015Routine
No violations observed at this time
No violation noted during this evaluation.
05/01/2015Complaint
No Violations Observed
No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/04/2015Complaint
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The Floor in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The Floor and Walls throughout the kitchen are noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
02/12/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Observed raw Chicken Stored above cut broccoli and Raw Shrimp stored above cooked noodles in the walk in cooler.
    Correction: Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed knives and Cleavers being stored between prep tables.
    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.
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw Shrimp. Observed shrimp being thawed under no running water.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The Cooked Pork, Shrimp, Beef and Bean Sprouts were observed cold holding at improper temperatures in the Sandwich Prep.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the Wood is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. Observed unsealed piece of wood holding shelving up above three compartment sink. Observed unsealed piece of wood holding plumbing line in place under the three compartment sink.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The Shelving above the Three compartment sink was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Observed an ambient air temperature of 46'F in the Sandwich Prep.
    Correction: Repair the Sandwich Prep and the Shelving to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the Shelving and Sandwich Prep, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Knives, Peelers, Cleavers, Spoons.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the Reach in cooler and sandwich Prep has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Observed gaps between the door and door frame of the kitchen back door. Observed large tears in the kitchen screen door.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
    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
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The Floor in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The Floor and Walls throughout the kitchen are noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
    Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
01/23/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The Sweet and Sour soup in the Kenmore Reach in Cooler and the Tofu in the Sandwich Prep cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Metal Bowls and Metal Containers on the drying rack.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwash station in the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Observed Handwash station being used to store bucket lids.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the Kitchen
    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
06/26/2014Risk Factor
  • Hands - Where to Wash (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
    Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory. Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or utensil washing.
  • Critical: Food - Safe and Unadulterated* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The Cooked Shrimp is unsound or adulterated. Observed Employee drop a cooked shrimp on a counter that is not used for food prep, then pick up the shrimp with a ladle and place it in a to-go box with rest of the order. Person in charge corrected food employee action and food was not served to customer. Person in charge voluntarily discarded item.
    Correction: Ensure food is safe and unadulterated.
  • 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. Observed Raw Chicken stored above Raw Beef in the Walk in Cooler and Raw Shrimp above noodles in the Walk in Cooler.
    Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers. Observed several working containers of different sauces in the walk in cooler, and cooks prep station unlabeled.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Metal pans and bowls, Ladle.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the Fryers, grill area, oven and all reach in cooler and freezer doors have accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Metal pans and metal bowls were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the equipment preventing its use.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor and wall juncture under the three compartment sink and walk in cooler are not sealed.
    Correction: Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Observed gaps between the door and door frame of the kitchens back door.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The Floor and Walls in the kitchen area are noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
03/19/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Observed Raw Chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler
    Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed Raw chicken stored over broccoli and cooked noodles in the walk in cooler. Observed Raw Shrimp stored over cooked noodles in the walk in cooler.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Egg Rolls cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
    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
02/04/2014Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.08/12/2013Risk Factor
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the shelf below the hot hold station, the sides of the deep vat fryer, the grill and the side of the oven has accumulations of grease, grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Premises has accumulation of litter/clutter in the dry store room.
    Correction: Maintain the premise free of litter.
  • Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Floor cleaner stored in plastic gallon jug without label.
    Correction: Discard the floor cleaner and jug. Keep all poisonous or toxic materials in the original container with a legible manufacturer's label.
04/26/2013Routine
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the boxes used to store food in the front upright refrigerator/freezer is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the upright sideby side refrigerator is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the 2-door freezer is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
  • Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair*
    Observation: A recent repair to plumbing system components of the walk-in cooler and sewer line exiting the 3-vat sink are not in accordance with law.
    Correction: All repairs to plumbing equipment and lines are to be in accordance with law. Properly repair the equipment.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the food preparation area.
    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
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in the food preparation area under cooking equipment and under 3-vat sink noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
02/06/2012Routine

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Millie'sRichmond, VA
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Frida's Mexican RestaurantRichmond, VA
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Squeeze MobileRichmond, VA
Monroe Building CafeteriaRichmond, VA
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