Corner Cafe Inc.,, 3601 Western Branch Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23707 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Corner Cafe Inc.,
Address: 3601 Western Branch Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23707
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 01/20/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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No violations observed. Observed good managerial control in kitchen. Discussed date marking, cooling, reheating and hot holding methods used. New employees from Suffolk will obtain copy of their food handler cards for verification. CFM to obtain copy of certificate through Serve Safe. Left temperature charts for monitoring.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		01/20/2016Risk Factor
Violations were corrected. Reviewed food handler cards. Left charts for monitoring. Discussed correct method for reheating soups - crock pots not designed to reheat - just to hot hold. Recommended for September permit.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		09/21/2015Follow-up
Discussed violations with owner. Follow-up will be conducted.
  • Critical: Person in Charge Present, demonstrates knowledge
    Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
  • Thawing
    Observation: Observed frozen meat being thawed inside the utility sink. This sink is not designed for thawing and should only be used for filling and dumping mop water.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°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 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Food - (TCS) Potentially Hazardous Food; Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: TCS food, hot dogs and sausage hot holding at improper temperatures, 80F. CFM was keeping these products in a container and not inside a hot holding unit. CFM will rearrange how food is kept.
    Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
    Correction: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris: Shelving and counters through- out the kitchen and inside prep unit.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
08/11/2015Routine
CFM has good knowledge of food safety. Good date marking and thawing methods observed. Discussed employee health and reviewed food handler cards. Discussed glove use and reheating methods. Owner will purchase "no smoking" signs.
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
    Observation: Food that is undercooked on the menu is not being identified. New menu had been printed since the opening of the restaurant.
    Correction: Must identify on menu what food is undercooked.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the Quat chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a @SANITIZING AGENT@ test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sanitized table wear were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
    Correction: Store @TABLEWARE@ with food or lip-contact surface facing downward to prevent contamination prior to use.
  • Lighting, Intensity (corrected on site)
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted over the prep table. Light being blocked by items being stored on top of the fridge and freezer units.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
02/11/2015Routine
Corrections made from 8/26/14 inspection
2 light bulbs required over cook line.
Approved COO from Building and Codes.
Recommended for opening. Issued Permit.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		08/29/2014Follow-up
1. Lighting in kitchen is < 50 ft candles. 2 bulbs over cook line need replacing.
2. 3 compartment sink to be moved to back wall as there is no access to the hand sink with current lay out.
3. All 4 hand sinks to be installed and to have trash cans, soap, towels and signage at each hand sink.
4. Gaps around the hood system to be sealed
5. Seal all exposed wood
6. Replace broken glass panes in dinning room
Discussed CFM and food handler cards. Discussed employee health and left packet with Manager.
Trash company will pick up trash 3/ 4 times a week.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		08/26/2014Pre-Opening

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