Restaurant: Courthouse Cafe
Address: 9311 Lee Ave, Manassas, VA 20110
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 792-8075
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 01/29/2015
Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) Observation: Chef's knives improperly stored between kitchen equipment.
Correction: Store chef's knives on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment that is cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
Cooling Methods (corrected on site) Observation: Method used for cooling tuna salad not adequate.
Correction: Pre-chill can tuna before prep.
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (corrected on site) Observation: Aluminum foil on inverted sheet pans on the cold buffet unit.
Correction: Remove aluminum foil from sheet pans on buffet table.
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent Observation: Unfinished 2X4 bare wood and bare plywood front service / storage counter.
Correction: Counter / storage shelves must be easily cleanable, smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Recommend commercial dunnage racks or small adjustable wire shelving units under counter, rather than a wooden shelf.
Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing Observation: 1-door black upright cooler / mechanizer is not elevated off the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
Correction: Install casters or approved 6" legs on upright cooler.
Kitchenware and Tableware Observation: Single-service eating utensils not furnished in original wrapper intact or from and approved dispenser.
Correction: Dispense single-service eating utensils in original intact wrapper or from an approved dispenser / in storage bin with handles up. (holder on order)
Hand Drying Provision Observation: No towel dispenser at handsink by 3-vat sink.
Correction: Install a towel dispenser at the handsink.
Lighting, Intensity Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted at the prep table opposite the 3-vat sink. Measured 20-35 foot-candles.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at the prep table where food employees are working with food or utensils.
01/29/2015
Routine
Purpose of site visit: Evaluate facility for foodservice permit. Correct the following items: 1) Reroute ice maker drain line to an approved drain line. (Not to handsink basin) 2) Finish inside of bare wood counter. Seal cracks & paint / vanish wood. 3) Install 6" legs on counter or raise bottom shelf to allow cleaning below counter. 4) Install castors or approved 6" legs on 1-door upright display cooler in rear kitchen. 5) Install a towel dispenser at the rear kitchen handsink. 6) Install cup dispenser for plastic cups, or keep original plastic sleeve over lips of cups. 7) Store disposable utensils with the handles up, or use prepackaged plastic utensils. 8) Replace dead ceiling light lamps in rear kitchen. 9) Remove wire hook rack from rear kitchen. 10) Provide a designated area (coat rack) for employee clothing. 11) Install thermometers in all coolers. 12) Remove aluminum foil from sheet pans in buffet / well cooler. 13) Pre-chill tuna cans. 14) Provide evidence that employees understand the Employee Health Policy. 15) Install a table or (wall) shelf to store clean wet food equipment / tableware from 3-vat sink. Notes: Discussed EHP, Critical Items - Risk Factors That Cause Illness, and Proper Storage of RTE & Raw Animal Foods handouts with operator. Small ice maker installed in rear kitchen. No violation noted during this evaluation.
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