Dq Grill & Chill, 3275 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: DQ Grill & Chill
Address: 3275 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 804 795-4957
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 09/29/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

No critical violations noted.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed the bulk can opener blade is soiled.
    Correction: Clean the blade.
09/29/2015Risk Factor
This is a reinspection for verification of water at the male restroom sink (Exxon). This violation has been abated.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/24/2015Follow-up
No violation noted during this evaluation.07/21/2015Complaint
Permit issued
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/07/2015Follow-up
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed duct tape on the burger deep freezer.
    Correction: Remove the tape. The surface must be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Observed pink slime/mold on the interior plastic chute of the bulk ice machine. Observed the bulk can opener is soiled.
    Correction: Clean the chute. Cover/empty the ice in the machine from possible contamination. Clean the blade.
06/19/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed an open Styrofoam cup of beverage on the rear prep table that holds the bulk can opener blade.
    Correction: Employees may consume beverages from a cup with a lid/straw. Do so away from foods/food equipment. Cup removed.
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed chicken breast (precooked) taken from the oven and placed in hot hold unit. Temperature was 95 degrees.
    Correction: Reheat foods to a minimum of 165 degrees for at least 15 seconds within 2 hours. Reheated in microwave.
  • Thawing
    Observation: Observed 2 pans of pulled pork thawing at room temperature (rear prep table).
    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: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed several small Styrofoam cups of barbecue in the prep line low boy refrigerator with no date marking.
    Correction: Supply date marking on all ready to eat foods held for 24 hours or more.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Observed duct tape on the burger deep freezer.
    Correction: Remove the tape. The surface must be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed pink slime/mold on the interior plastic chute of the bulk ice machine. Observed the bulk can opener is soiled.
    Correction: Clean the chute. Cover/empty the ice in the machine from possible contamination. Clean the blade.
  • Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed red plastic utensils in cups adjacent to toppings (service area) with the food contact surface upward.
    Correction: Invert clean utensils
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Observed 0 foot candles of lighting in the small walk-in vault that holds ice cream canisters/bags.
    Correction: Supply a minimum of 10 foot candles of lighting in the walk-in vault.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed a large accumulation of dust on the ceiling vent above the 3 compartment sink.
    Correction: Clean the vent.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers*
    Observation: Observed a can of "Comet" cleanser on the cake decorating table.
    Correction: Store toxic items separate from foods/food equipment.
06/01/2015Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed foods in the walk-in vault/prep line low boy unit (lexan of deli meats) with no date marking.
    Correction: Supply date marking on all ready to eat foods (barbecue in Styrofoam cups/deli meats) held for 24 hours or more.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Observed a soiled bulk can opener blade.
    Correction: Clean the blade.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: Observed the lack of a handwashing sign in the male restroom.
    Correction: Supply a handwashing sign at all handsinks used by foodservice personnel.
12/10/2014Risk Factor
Pay attention to the above repeat violations. All workers to be reminded of them so they continue to be corrected. Owner's Serv Safe will expire today. Permit issued.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cheesecake bits found at 46 F. This has been an issue before.
    Correction: These are to be held at 41 F or lower. I recommend you keep these in the lower part of the unit. PIC corrected. Tell all workers.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Deli meat, open bag of hot dogs and chicken found without dates.
    Correction: Date these foods for 7 day shelf life or sooner. Worker placed appropriate dates on these products.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Condensate drip tray inside front unit is dirty. Cake cabinet door track is dirty.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Interior of ice machine has slime.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Lights are not working under hood nor above 3-c sink.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Dust found on vent above 3-c sink and on condenser inside walk in. Mildew found inside ice cream walk in on ceiling and cords.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers of chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
    Correction: Store detergents, sanitizers, related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals separately from insecticides and rodenticides. PIC relocated insecticide.
06/16/2014Routine
Note: Clean walk in fan grills. Secure loose wall covering by handsink.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: No dates found on open bags of hot dogs, deli meat and grilled chicken.
    Correction: Date upon opening.
01/23/2014Risk Factor
New reach-in 39.3 degrees. Chicken in hot holding at 136 degrees. Burgers at 137 degrees. Previous violations have been corrected. A new refrigerator replaced one in question. New ceiling tiles in place but they are not smooth faced vinyl. When they become soiled replace with appropriate panels. Cleaning issues have been corrected. Grout has been filled in between floor tiles. Thermometers to be in warmest part of unit. Reposition manufacturer's thermometers. Permit issued.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/25/2013Follow-up
Permit expires 7/31/13. Call for reinspection.
  • Critical: Hands and Arms Cleaning Procedure* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed worker come in from outside and use hand sanitizer before returning to work.
    Correction: PIC instructed worker to wash with soap and water. Worker returned to handsink. Hand sanitizer is in addition to handwashing not in place of.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Ice scoop lying in ice.
    Correction: Keep handle out.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Grilled chicken 128 degrees, small burgers 128 degrees inside warmer cabinet.
    Correction: These were discarded. Maintain 135 degrees or place on time control.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Small refrigerator at 50 degrees. Unit has iced up.
    Correction: Tomatoes and salads with cheese were relocated. Have serviced.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Many containers of gravy in walk-in found with an expired date of 6/6 and 6/12.
    Correction: These were discarded. 7 day shelf life.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: No thermometer found in orange juice refrigerator.
    Correction: Provide one.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Interior of front ice cream topping refrigerator is dirty. Cabinet door track to cake storage cabinet is dirty.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Interior of ice machine has pink slime. Can opener is soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Backflow preventor is broken. Faucet at 3 compartment is leaking.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Grout missing around front floor tile. Missing ceiling panel.
    Correction: Repair. Replace.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Ceiling panels found stained. Floor by bag in a box is dirty.
    Correction: Replace with smooth vinyl panels. Clean.
06/21/2013Routine
Other observations: Interior of "Norlake" reach-in by compressor/condenser area is dirty. Clean. Floor by water heater found dirty. Clean. Grout is missing between floor tiles up front. Regrout for cleanability. Vacuum breaker is broken. Repair (mop sink faucet).
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cheese slice in make table found at 47 degrees. Levels were too high.
    Correction: PIC reduced level.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Can opener found dirty.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
12/12/2012Risk Factor

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