Gourmet Basket, 6829 Tennyson Drive, Mclean, VA 22101 - Fast Food Restaurant/Caterer inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Gourmet Basket
Address: 6829 Tennyson Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
Type: Fast Food Restaurant/Caterer
Phone: 703 848-2456
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 07/21/2015
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Discussed active managerial control. Log is maintained for prep dates of ready to eat foods. Please keep a cooling log to monitor cooling process. Provided training on cooling.
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: SPINACH PIE AND BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE WERE AT 97F AFTER COOLING AT ROOM TEMEPRATURE FOR 1.5 HOURS.
    Correction: Cooling hot foods shall be accomplished as follows: 1) placing the food in shallow pans
  • 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: 2DR DISPLAY CASE (L)- CHICKEN AT 56F, CHICKPEAS AT 56F, CABBAGE ROLL AT 56F
    Correction: 2DR TRUE DISPLAY COOLER #1- BUTTER AT 47F, HUMMUS AT 47F, LENTILS AT 56F.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control/ Up to 4 Hours for Cold & Hot PHF(TCS) / Requirements (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: KIBBI SFEEHA, FATAYER SPINACH, CHEESE PIE.
    Correction: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours, is used as the public health control the food shall: 1) have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature OR 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 2) be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 3) be cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 4) be discarded if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit. DISCARDED FOOD AND ADDED A TIME MARK ON THE NEW BATCH.
  • 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: 2DR DISPLAY COOLER (L) AT 49F.
    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. PLEASE EMAIL A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORT TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITHIN 3 DAYS.
07/21/2015Routine
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a risk factor assessment. The six outstanding items from the pre-opening inspection report dated 12/5/14 have been satisfactorily corrected. The only hand sink is located in the restroom, with a self closing door between the restroom and kitchen area. Recommend that a handsink be installed within the kitchen area. Chlorine sanitizer concentration 3 vat sink: 100 ppm. Discussed public health significance of effective date marking with PIC and provided a datemarking fact sheet. The following good retail practices were discussed during the inspection: 1) All food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service/use items must be stored a minimum of 6" off of the floor. 2) Milk crates and similar items can not be effectively cleaned, so are not suitable for use as storage shelving.
  • 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: Bulgarian cheese/shell egg/ butter in 2 dr UR display cooler L.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. NOTE: It was determined that cooler door had been open and closed frequently, and left open for a period of time prior to the inspection. 30 minutes after the initial reading, both the ambient temperature of the cooler the temperature of the food items were satisfactory.
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat food that is made using a combination of ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous ingredients is not properly dated for discard using the date of the first-prepared ingredient: spinach pastry and chick peas in M3 2 dr upright cooler.
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety foods) that combined with additional ingredients, or portions of the same food, must retain the date marking of the earliest or first prepared ingredient. NOTE: Discussed with PIC and provided datemark fact sheet.
01/12/2015Risk Factor
PREOPERATIONAL FINAL INSPECTION
1. Waste water drain line from the grease interceptor shall be DIRECTLY connected to the main sewer line, per approved plans.
2. Waste water drain line from the food preparation sink shall be INDIRECTLY connected/air-gapped to the main sewer line.
3. The faucet of the three-compartment sink is not long enough to reach all three compartments.
4. The exhaust hood system shall be caulked to walls.
5. Smooth, non-absorbent and washable ceiling tiles shall be installed at rest room.
6. A self-close device shall be installed on the rest room door.
*The above listed items are being corrected during this inspection. The contractor and the owner have pledged to complete the corrections by today, and send an e mail with photographs after the corrections.
*Approval for Health Department Permit is hereby granted. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until official permit is delivered to you. No equipment changes/replacements/additions are allowed without approval by Health Department.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		12/05/2014Pre-Opening
THIS VISIT WAS REQUESTED BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OWNER TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF AN EXISTING KITCHEN WITHIN A GROCERY STORE TO DETERMINE FOOD CODE COMPLIANCE. THE OWNER HAS APPLIED FOR A HEALTH DEPARTMENT PERMIT.
INSPECTION
1. Water heating equipment is a home standard unit, G. E., Model Number PEOM0988H
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/11/2013Other

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