Dairy Queen, 779 Station Street, Herndon, VA 20170 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Dairy Queen
Address: 779 Station Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 481-6173
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 02/19/2016

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The purpose of this follow up visit was to assess the cold holding capability of the Silver King flat top prep refrigerator. Presently the unit is holding an ambient temperature of 41F, however it is not holding the PHF/TCS food at 41F or below. Please have this refrigerator repaired/replaced. Until is has been repaired/replaced the PHF/TCS food shall be stored in the Beverage Air prep refrigerator.
Email to me by March 1, 2016 the invoice for the repair/replacement of the prep refrigerator.

  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed shredded cheddar cheese at 43F, hot dog at 44F-43F in the Silver King prep refrigerator.
    Correction: PHF/TCS food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" RELOCATED FOOD TO THE BEVERAGE AIR PREP REFRIGERATOR
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: Silver King prep refrigerator 43F 2.19.16 Silver King prep refrigerator 41F
    Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
02/19/2016Follow-up
  • Critical: Food Condition / Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item is observed to be unsound or adulterated:chili exhibits signs of mold
    Correction: ALL food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented as specified under 3-601.12. DISCARDED
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed barbecue at 43F, chili at 44F in the Silver King refrigerator
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.CHILI DISCARDED, PLASTIC TRAYS HOLDING FOOD REMOVED IN SILVER KING TO ASSIST IN THE AIRFLOW MOVEMENT TO ALL PHF/TCS FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO COOL ALL PHF/TCS TO 41F
  • Food Temperature Measuring Device Required & Readily Accessible (repeated violation)
    Observation: The certified food manager could not provide a working food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain batteries for your digital food thermometer to ensure attainment and maintenance of food temperatures.
  • Sanitizing Solution Test Kit Accurate & Used
    Observation: The quaternary ammonia test strips are discolored and no longer capable of properly reading the concentration of the sanitizer.
    Correction: Obtain new test strips and frequently monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solution using a test kit.
03/17/2015Routine
Facility had a routine inspection today as part of a complaint inspection . Complaint alleges that facility was not clean and sanitary. On site visit it was observed that a few areas require additional cleaning like the tables in the main dining area . Overall facility was found to be relatively clean and in good order. Manager has been asked to increase the cleaning frequency of the establishment.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/22/2014Complaint
  • Insect Control Devices, Installation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Insect control device is located over THE SCOTTSMAN COCO-COLA MACHINE JUST ABOVE THE NOZZLES where dead insects may be impelled or fall INTO THE DRINKS.
    Correction: Relocate the insect control device so that it is not located over a food preparation area and dead insects are prevented from being falling on exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.MANAGER MOVED THE GLUE TRAP TO ANOTHER LOCATION.
  • Critical: Controlling Pests / Methods to Use When Pests Are Found
    Observation: Methods are not being used to control pests.OBSERVED SEVERAL DRAIN FLIES NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THR FRONT CASHIER SECTION.
    Correction: Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. If pests are found on the premises methods shall be used to control their presence. ASKED OWNER TO ARRANGE PEST CONTROL TO EXTERMINATE THE DRAIN FLIES WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS AND TO INCREASE THE CLEANING AROUND THE DRAINS. FAX RECEIPT TO 703-653-9448 ATTN: A 1
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that there are visible food debris at tables in the main dining area and residue and food debris on the inside and doors of the shelves opposite the 4 DR Kelvinatior Freezer and near the mop sink area. Caulk around the mop sink.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food. ASKED MANAGER TO INCREASE THE CLEANING FREQUENCY.
07/22/2014Routine
  • Food Storage / Preventing Contamination (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor less than 6 inches off the floor.OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS LIKE CONTAINERS OF CREAMER AND MILK STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE NORLAKE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. Milk crates, soda crates, or bread racks are not suitable for food storage.ASKED CFM TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. CFM MOVED MILK TO THE SHELVING UNIT.
  • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination / Other Sources (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items were found subject to contamination after receipt and during storage due to the condition as described: OBSERVED VISIBLE DIRT AND DUST ALONG THE AC VENTS INSIDE THE 4 DR UPRIGHT KELVINATOR FREEZER ALLOWING FOR CONTAMINATION OF CAKES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 through 3-306. STAFF CLEANED OUT THE UNIT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CHILLI AND HOT DOG LINKS IN THE SILVER KING REFRIGERATOR THAT HAD BEEN OPENED AND NOT DATE MARKED.
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous commercially processed foods when opened and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of the original container was opened. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees. This date cannot exceed any manufacturer determined "use-by" date based on food safety.SPOKE TO OWNER WHO HAD STAFF DATE MARK THE FOOD ITEMS.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Device Required & Readily Accessible (corrected on site)
    Observation: The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: A metal-stemmed probe food thermometer shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. ASKED THE CFM TO PURCHASE A FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN 3 BUSINESS DAYS. I HAVE PROVIDED CFM WITH THERMOMETER AND CALIBRATED IT IN ICE.
03/18/2014Routine
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the back kitchen area is blocked by a large ceiling fan preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CORRECTED: DISCUSSED WITH CFM TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA.
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands CORRECTED: DISCUSSED WITH CFM TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND TOWELS..
09/12/2013Risk Factor
  • Food Storage / Preventing Contamination (corrected on site)
    Observation: Obseved Food stored on the floor of the Norlake Walk in refrigerator less than 6 inches off the floor.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. Milk crates, soda crates, or bread racks are not suitable for food storage.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION BY THE CFM MOVING THE ITEMS TO THE SHELVES.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: prepared chilli cheese sauce in 1DR Silver King refrigerator was observed at 45F
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-CFM MOVED THE ITEM TO THE FREEZER.
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: Prepared Chilli cheese in the 1DR Silver King had no date mark label on it.
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous commercially processed foods when opened and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of the original container was opened. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees. This date cannot exceed any manufacturer determined "use-by" date based on food safety.
  • Temp Meas Devices for Cold & Hot Hold Equipment, Present (repeated violation)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment:Norlake 2DR flat top and Silver King 1DR flat top refrigerator
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for the storage of potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
  • Cutting Boards / Resurface / Discard
    Observation: The cutting board on the counter near the 1DR Silver King is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located near to the 3Vat sink is blocked by a large pedestal fan, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-MANAGER REMOVED THE PEDESTAL FAN FROM THE AREA.
  • Refuse Container with Cover/ Women's & Unisex Toilet Room
    Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
    Correction: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
  • Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required
    Observation: Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the following handwashing locations: Mens and Womens Restroom.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the floors near hand sink area and behind the cash register area is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
02/12/2013Routine

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