Franconia Pizza, 6112 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Franconia Pizza
Address: 6112 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Today’s inspection was to conduct a risk factor assessment. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
Additional violations observed:
-4-501.11 Equipment in good repair: 3dr prep cooler at cookline
**Please fax and provide a copy of maintenance invoice for 3dr prep cooler at cookline by September 9, 2014.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please free to call 703-246-2444. Thank you.

  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: mozzarella cheese (48F), sliced tomato (45F), cooked sausage (45F), marinara sauce (46F) on prep top
    Correction: provolone cheese (47F) in 3dr prep cooler - cookline. Prep cooler at 52F.
  • Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
    Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager. It is highly suggested that you have more than one employee with the food manager's license. ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) issues the required photo identification card with proof of successful completion of a certified food manager's exam. Failure to have a certified food manager on site during ALL hours of operation including food preparation, food service, and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment/utensils will result in closure of the establishment.
08/26/2014Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.09/09/2013Risk Factor
This inspection was to perform a follow-up to a routine inspection performed on January 25, 2013. Facility was able to lower the temperature of the walk-in cooler by lowering the thermostat. EHS observed walk-in cooler was holding temperature at or below 41F and food temperatures were at or below 41F. Replacement walk-in cooler gasket was on-site ready to be installed.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets (repeated violation)
    Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit(s) is damaged: gasket is damaged and a gap showing at walk-in cooler door.
    Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
02/08/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chili (46F), Provolone cheese (46F), cheddar cheese (47F), feta cheese (45F) in walk-in cooler - all discarded. Walk-in cooler emptied of all potentially hazardous food.
    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.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Raw Shell Eggs at Ambient Temperature of 45°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed raw shells eggs on counter - moved to prep top.
    Correction: Shell eggs that have not been treated to destroy Salmonella shall be stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient temperature of 45°F or less.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: walk-in cooler.
    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.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
    Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit(s) is damaged: gasket is damaged and a gap showing at walk-in cooler door.
    Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
  • Light Bulbs / Locations where Shielding is Required
    Observation: Light bulb(s) over cookline are not covered by a protective shielding.
    Correction: Provide light bulbs that are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Physical Facilities Good Repair
    Observation: Observed that following is not maintained in good repair: tiles in kitchen missing, lights over mop sink missing.
    Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
01/25/2013Routine

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