Famous Uncle Al's (01-5039), 5394 Kempsriver Drive 108, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Famous Uncle Al's (01-5039)
Address: 5394 Kempsriver Drive 108, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 420-7366
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 12/29/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Discussed cutting board, covering food when not in use, sponge use limitation and allergens. Information provided regarding allergens.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/29/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.07/08/2015Routine
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Sanitizing solution does not cover cloths.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
    Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
04/20/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.01/20/2015Routine
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Water was too low, not covering cloth.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces.
    Correction: Provide at proper concentration of sanitizer and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pork, tuna salad cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: The temperature measuring device in the lowboy prep was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
    Correction: Relocate the temperature measuring device to the warmest part of the refrigeration unit to properly represent the ambient air temperature.
  • Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
    Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
10/01/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.07/11/2014Routine
Good inspection. No violations noted.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
04/08/2014Routine
Recommend cooling in more shallow containers and leave uncovered in refrigerator while cooling. Cool to 70 degrees F or below within 2 hours and down to 41 degrees F in 4 more hours.
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
    Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
01/03/2014Routine
Very good inspection! Permit issued.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces.
    Correction: Provide at proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
10/03/2013Routine
Reminded that food employees with artificial nails must wear gloves when working with exposed food.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Sanitizing solution does not completely cover cloths.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. 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.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sleeves of single service cups were found stored under waste water pipes of handsink.
    Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
07/03/2013Routine
Operator adjusted temperature of refrig unit.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
    Correction: 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.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food in bottom portion of refrigerated prep unit is cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
04/09/2013Routine
Reminded that employees may not dry hands on cloth towels. Reminded that employees must drink from covered drink containers with straws if drinking in food prep area.
  • Jewelry - Prohibition (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food.
    Correction: Ensure employees are not wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. This section does not apply to a plain ring such as a wedding band.
  • Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.
    Correction: Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chicken salad and egg salad cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the hood filters has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
01/15/2013Routine

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