Dairy Queen, 1470 N. Beauregard St B, Alexandria, VA 22311 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Dairy Queen
Address: 1470 N. Beauregard St B, Alexandria, VA 22311
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 582-5138
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/13/2015
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This visit made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation. The Person in Charge was very helpful and very knowledgeable on foodborne illnesses. The following issues require attention:
1. Please do not re-use manufacturers' containers to store food. They are not designed to withstand repeated washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Use commercial food storage containers to store food products like the chicken.
Note:
- An updated employee health policy poster was provided to the Person in Charge and its changes were discussed
- Establishment is now serving chicken sandwiches from commercially cooked chicken cutlets.
*Repeat Observations are Subject to Civil Penalty
  • Wiping Cloths/Use Limitation/Wet Towel Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wet wiping cloth observed on food prep counter.
    Correction: Cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a specified concentration. Person in Charge prepared sanitizing solution in a bucket and placed wiping cloth in the bucket.
  • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles / No Reuse
    Observation: Containers originally for bbq beef were being reused to store commercially cooked chicken.
    Correction: Manufacturer containers may not be reused for secondary storage of other foods because the containers are not durable enough for multiple reuse and become uncleanable.
11/13/2015Routine
This visit was made to conduct walk-in cooler maintenance.
Walk-in cooler was maintained, and temperature at 38F.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/21/2015Follow-up
Keep monitoring walk-in refrigerator temperatures to maintain food temperatures at 41F or below.
  • Handwashing / Where to Wash (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a 3-compartment sink.
    Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands in a handwashing sink. Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation, or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and simi
  • Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: ice scoop placed handle touch in ice.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored 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 (time/temperature control for safe food) 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, 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 (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: hot dog, milk in walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below.
    Discarded.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
04/20/2015Routine
This visit was made to conduct a training inspection. The following risk-factor/public health intervention violation was observed:
1.Improper holding temperature/time-temperature relationships
No violation noted during this evaluation.		10/08/2014Training
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation. The person in charge was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Clean under counter refrigerator gaskets to remove mold in the folds of the rubber.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/01/2014Risk Factor
  • Lighting Intensity/ Food Prep Area / 50 foot candles
    Observation: Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas.
    Correction: Increase the lighting to provide a minimum of 50 foot candles in all food preparation areas.
  • Physical Facilities Good Repair
    Observation: Observed that the @Physical structure@ is not maintained in good repair. Missing caulkng around the 3 compartment sink.
    Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
10/03/2013Routine
One person claimed she became ill from drinking Orange Julius on April 11 @ 11:00 a.m. Visited the facility and spoke with the CFM. Ingredients in Orange Julius are: orange juice, flavoring and sweetner base. All ingredients are non-potentially hazardous. 5 to 10 drinks sold on the day in question. Phoned complainant and left results of the investigation on voice mail.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/16/2013Complaint
Fax copy of photo ID within 10 day.
  • Certified Food Manager: Certificate Process
    Observation: The Person in Charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of an accredited Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam, but does not possess the Northern Virginia CFM card.
    Correction: Obtain a Northern Virginia CFM card from ORS Interactive, Inc. within 10 business days. A copy of the Northern Virginia CFM card can be faxed to the Environmental Health Division at 703.746.4919. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card may result in further enforcement action.
03/29/2013Risk Factor

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