Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) 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) 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. 3) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 4) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 5) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
Temperature Measuring Devices Observation: There were no thermometers located in some of the coolers in the front prep area.
Correction: Provide thermometers in all cold holding equipment so employees can routinely monitor the temperature.
Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) Observation: Single service items stored on floor.
Correction: Store single service items at least 6" off the floor in a clean protected location.
Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) Observation: The handwashing sink in the rear kitchen was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Provide access to handwashing sinks during all hours of operation. Remove the large trash can preventing its use.
Lighting, Intensity Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted at the men's restroom handsink. Measured 10 foot-candles.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles in toilet rooms
Lighting, Intensity Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted at the front prep cooler cutting boards. Measured 15-35 foot-candles of light.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food / utensils / equipment such as knives, slicers, etc where employee safety is a factor.
12/01/2014
Routine
This food establishment is approved to serve food to the public. No violation noted during this evaluation.
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