Cuisine Ala Carte, 5606 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cuisine ala Carte
Address: 5606 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 804 288-5311
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/18/2015

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation.11/18/2015Risk Factor
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Bulk food containers observed unlabeled.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers 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: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Horseradish sauce and creamy pesto observed cold holding at improper temperatures in the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator.
    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
    Observation: Both reach in freezers observed with a large accumulation of frost on their interior surfaces.
    Correction: Defrost the freezers to restore them to a condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mop not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
  • Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Working container of Simple Green cleaner is not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
07/09/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.03/18/2015Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.11/19/2014Risk Factor
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The ice machine was observed in a state of disrepair: door of the ice machine observed missing. .
    Correction: Repair the ice machine 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 ice machine, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations food residue on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Cavity of oven
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has an accumulation of grime and/or debris:
    - Door gasket of Continental reach in refrigerator
    - Door gasket of Traulsen reach in refrigerator.
    - Door gasket of reach in upright freezer.
    - Wire shelves above the deep sink.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Light fixture and vent in the rest-room is not maintained in good repair: both items observed detached from the ceiling.
    Correction: Re-attach the vent and light fixture. Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
07/25/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pasta salad cold holding at improper temperature in the display reach in refrigerator.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
06/04/2014Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.02/04/2014Risk Factor
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Both upright reach in freezers observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning: excess frost accumulation observed. .
    Correction: Defrost the freezers. This will restore the freezers to a condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the oven cavity observed soiled with an accumulation of baked on food debris.
    Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the oven to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has an accumulation of grime and debris:
    - Door Gaskets to all reach in refrigerators and freezers.
    - Wire shelves holding clean wares.
    - Wire shelves above the microwave oven.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors through out the kitchen, especially under equipment and at floor/wall junctures have an accumulation of grime and/or debris.
    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.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops observed not hung up to dry.
    Correction: Ensure mops are hung up to dry to reduce the growth of pathogens.
09/16/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Sprouts and chicken observed cold holding at improper temperature in the food prep reach in refrigerator.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) milk in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 2 days ago.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date after opening. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
06/17/2013Risk Factor
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees: sign missing in employeee rest-room.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
03/11/2013Risk Factor

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