Cook Out, 3128 Lee Hwy., Bristol, VA 24202 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cook Out
Address: 3128 Lee Hwy., Bristol, VA 24202
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

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Inspection findings

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Observed excellent hand washing procedures and proper glove use.
  • 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, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Metal and plastic containers 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.
02/02/2016Routine
  • Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chopped hamburger noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
    Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
  • Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed methods may not be controlling pests. A roach was observed.
    Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
10/02/2015Routine
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Metal containers 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.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
    Observation: Floor in walk in freezer is not easily cleanable due to ice accumulation.
    Correction: Remove ice accumulation so the floor can be properly cleaned.
05/11/2015Routine
Observed excellent hand washing procedures. Excellent inspection.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located next to the ice machine 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 large plastic container preventing its use.
09/04/2014Routine
  • Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves and engaging in food preparation.
    Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
  • Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Hamburger meat for chili noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Observed a temperature of 50°F.
    Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
  • Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
    Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
08/13/2013Routine

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