Dairy Queen, 117 North Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Dairy Queen
Address: 117 North Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 915-6493
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 08/07/2015

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type
Discussed the following with the person in charge (PIC): 1. Food sources are U.S. Foodservice, Marva Maid, Flowers Bakery (rolls). 2. Observed the employee health policy (FDA Form 1-B) signed by all employees and kept on file in the office and posted in the kitchen. 3. Ensure that the can opener blade is cleaned after use. Observed some build-up of food debris on the blade. 4. The fire suppression system was inspected in 4/15 and the fire extinguishers were inspected in 9/14. Observed a significant improvement of the lighting in the kitchen and the cleanliness of the ceiling and ceiling vent covers since the last inspection. Observed good food handling practices (handwashing and glove use) during the inspection. Pests - Controlling Pests* Observation: Numerous house flies observed in the kitchen. Correction: Provide methods to control the presence of flies in the kitchen. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) Observation: Containers of cleaners and air fresheners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or single service items. The PIC relocated the chemicals to the storage shelf. Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.	08/07/2015	Routine
Discussed the following with the person in charge (PIC): 1. Food sources are U.S. Foodservice, Marva Maid, Flowers Bakery (rolls), & Restaurant Depot (produce). 2. Observed the employee health policy (FDA Form 1-B) signed by all employees and kept on file in the office and posted in the kitchen. 3. Detail cleaning the ceiling vent covers and the ceiling around the vent covers and detail cleaning the can opener. 4. Providing more lighting above the sandwich prep table where knives are used. Observed less than 50 foot candles (25 foot candles) of light in this area. 5. Lowering the temperature of the "topping" reach-in cooler so that the foods are held at 41°F or below. Observed the ambient temperature at 42°F and milk stored inside the unit at 42°F. Observed good food handling practices (handwashing & glove usage) and the overall facility clean. Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (repeated violation) Observation: The handwash station in the back of the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Observed ice cream in the sink. The person in charge (PIC) states that he sets his cake ring on the sink when he is finished forming the cake. Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only. Recommend placing the cake ring in the 3 compartment sink when finished using it. Critical: Toxics - Conditions of Use* (corrected on site) Observation: Pesticides are not being applied by a certified applicator. Observed a can of flying insect spray stored in the kitchen and the PIC states that he applies the spray to the floor drains at the end of the night. The PIC removed the can of spray from the kitchen and will take it home. Correction: Restricted used pesticides are to be applied by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136(e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. The PIC stated that a professional pest control company services the facility monthly.	02/18/2015	Risk Factor
US Foods and Marva Maid are the food suppliers. Ground beef and chicken are received raw, frozen and go directly to cook. Chili, BBQ and deli meats are received precooked. Chili is reheated for hot holding and discarded at end of night, no cooling. Discussed reheating. Discussed employee health Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) Observation: Observed an in use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) Observation: Observed dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in ice machine with handle in ice. Correction: Recommend storing ice scoop with handle up/ above ice in the ice machine. Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F. Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) Observation: Observed wet wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Observed wet wiping cloth being stored on prep table when not in use. Correction: Recommend ensuring that wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use. Kitchenware and Tableware Observation: Observed single-service or single-use articles not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination. Observed cups by register and on top of smoothie prep unit stored unprotected. Correction: Recommend handling, displaying, or dispensing single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.	08/20/2014	Routine
US Foods and Marva Maid are the food suppliers. Discussed employee health Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose Observation: Observed the front handwash station being used for purposes other than handwashing Correction: observed food/ ice cream debris in the sink. Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair Observation: Observed plumbing connections under the 3 basin sink leaking. Correction: Recommend repairing. Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.	03/04/2014	Routine
Suppliers are US Foods and Marva Maid Dairy. Discussed employee health Physical Facilities in Good Repair Observation: Observed holes in the wall and walls not maintained in good repair. Observed holes in wall near ice machine and by grill. Correction: Recommend patching holes in the wall, and maintaining physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.	09/05/2013	Routine
Follow up pre-opening inspection. Observed sanitizer basin of the 3 basin sink indirectly plumbed with an air gap. Permit to be issued on 8/1/13 to new owner. First inspection approximately 30 days after change in ownership. No violation noted during this evaluation.	07/31/2013	Pre-Opening
Pre-opening inspection for change in ownership. Fire suppression system serviced May 2013. Reviewed employee health policy No violation noted during this evaluation.	07/30/2013	Pre-Opening

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