Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs And Grille., 1269 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA 23502 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs and Grille.
Address: 1269 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA 23502
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 466-1660
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 03/15/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chili taken directly off stove, potioned out into large plastic tupperware containers and placed in refrigerator.
    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.
03/15/2016Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
    Correction: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking* (repeated violation)
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed cheddar cheese sauce in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a ""consume by"" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. 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.
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
    Correction: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
11/12/2015Routine
Date marking is inconsistent. Discussion with manager to re-date food when a new cover is placed on the container, or writing on the container.
Permit was issued to manager.

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Drawer unit slightly elevated in temperature. Manager was instructed to keep TCS foods out of unit until it can be repaired.
    Correction: Repair the unit to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the unit, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: containers for single service utensils.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
07/08/2015Routine
Commercial microwave replaced during inspection.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking*
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed hot dogs, knockwurst, etc. in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a ""consume by"" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. 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.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and tuna salad 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.
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
    Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
    Correction: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at cash register was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
  • Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory next to triple sink.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory next to triple sink or by cash register.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment. Charts provided to PIC.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
03/09/2015Routine
  • Gloves; Use Limitation
    Observation: Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
    Correction: Discard gloves when changing tasks and wash hands when changing from raw food to ready-to-eat (RTE) food preparation to prevent cross contamination. Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with RTE food or with raw animal food and used for no other purpose.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Baskets were found stacked wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at any of the hand washing lavatories.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
11/10/2014Routine
Up to date CFM certificate must be posted. Sign informing customers they may request the most recent inspection report is not posted. Permit was issued.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The certified food manager could not provide a DIGITAL food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Milkshake machine - no ice cream on site during inspection.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the top of the hood system, and top of white chest freezer had accumulations of grime and debris. Top and surrounding area of chest freezer cleaned during inspection.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Sanitizer; Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Bleach solution being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010
    Correction: Utilize only 50-100ppm that meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010 when applying to food contact surfaces
07/16/2014Routine
Drain pipe with standing water - starting to have growth - clear blockage to allow drainage of condensate. CFM was given schedule for re-certification (expires in May). 2013 Food Code changes issued to CFM.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
02/18/2014Routine
2 door lowboy to be evaluated and brought to 36-38F before TCS foods can be placed back in unit.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food: Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sliced tomatoes. cheese, and lettuce cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
10/15/2013Risk Factor
Recommend for permit renewal
  • Food Contact Surfaces; Cleanability*
    Observation: The food contact surface of the red trivet and plastic tops for not hold unit is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
    Correction: Repair or replace the @EQUIPMENT@ to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the inside of microwave had 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.
06/27/2013Routine
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
    Observation: One employee 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.
  • 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.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of food residue: fryer.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Critical: Handwashing Lavatory
    Observation: There are not an adequate number of handwash lavatories operating properly on site. (See 12 VAC5-421-2280)
    Correction: Repairl lavatories to increase the employee's opportunity to wash hands routinely.
  • Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair*
    Observation: Seal pipe that drains into service sink by backdoor.
    Correction: All repairs to plumbing equipment and lines are to be in accordance with law. Properly repair the equipment.
  • Refuse Outside Receptacles
    Observation: The exterior grease trap is not installed flush on a base and allows for the accumulation of debris underneath.
    Correction: Alter the installation of the exterior grease trap to allow easy cleaning of adjacent areas and prevent rodent harborage.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The wood structure supporting the drain for the 3 compartment sink does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the wood structure supporting the drain for the 3 compartment sink so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Cabinet under soda dispenser is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
02/14/2013Routine
CFM not present at time of inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.
02/12/2013Routine

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