Hampton Seafood Market, 227 W Pembroke Ave., Hampton, VA 23669 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Hampton Seafood Market
Address: 227 W Pembroke Ave., Hampton, VA 23669
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 757 723-8542
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 07/28/2015

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Inspection findings

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All food temperatures taken were internal unless otherwise noted
  • Person in Charge (repeated violation)
    Observation: Certified food manager's certificate not registered with Hampton Health Department.
    Correction: Register certificate at Hampton Health Department 1320 La Salle Ave. Hampton, VA.23669
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cardboard was used as a liner for shelves and the floor.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged:
    >>Ice build-up in walk-in freezers.
    >>Walk-in unit had rust spots on the floor.

    Correction: Repair all equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability .
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board adjacent to the 3-compartment sink was heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>Exterior nonfood contact surfaces of food containers were soiled
    >>Sides of deep fryer soiled with grease
    >>Filters in exhaust hood soiled with dust and grease
    >>Fire suppressing system pipes are dripping grease in the exhaust hood

    Correction: Clean all equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwash station at the front was being used for purposes other than washing hands.Water from the fish cooler was draining into the hand sink.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
07/28/2015Routine
All food temperatures taken were internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Person in Charge (repeated violation)
    Observation: Certified food manager's certificate not registered with the Hampton Health Department.
    Correction: Register certificate at health department 1320 La Salle Ave.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers on counter and shelves.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Improper dispensing scoops without handles used.
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard was not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth :
    >>Egg cartons were used to support nonfood con tact surfaces of containers.
    >>Cardboard was used as a liner in the walk-in freezer.

    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>Underneath the exhaust hood was soiled.(grease)
    >>Multiple food container lids were soiled with particles of food

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Set of lights were burnt out in kitchen.
    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
03/13/2015Routine
All food temperatures taken are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Person in Charge
    Observation: Certified food manager's certificate for Ngoc Dung Nguyen has expired on 22-Feb-2014

    Correction: Certified food manager needs to reregister their certificate at 1320 La Salle blvd.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Hush puppy batter 83*F cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following nonfood contact surfaces of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth:
    >>Cardboard was used to line the floor in walk-in unit.
    >>Egg cartons were reused to support nonfood contact surfaces.

    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The person in charge could not provide a 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.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged:
    >>Ice build-up in walk-in freezers
    >>Wooden pallet is peeling and flaking paint.
    >>Walk-in unit has rust spots on floor.
    >>Duct tape used to repair ice machine lids.

    Correction: Repair all equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board(s) near the front service area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>Sides of the deep fryer are soiled.
    >>Underneath the exhaust hood the filters are soiled.
    >>Underneath the exhaust hood on fire suppressing system the pipes are dripping grease.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The handwash station at the front is being used as a dump station.
    Water from fish cooler is draining into the handsink

    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Lights no working in the following areas:
    >>underneath the exhaust hood
    >>set of lights out in food prep area
    >>front service area

    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair:
    >>Floor tiles are stained underneath wooden rack in walk-in freezer.

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
06/05/2014Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Cardboard used to line tables.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: No thermometer Roper fridge.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up Amerikooler walk-in freezer
    >>wood shelving Amerikooler walk-in fridge chipped
    >>lid ice machine cracked
    >>coving missing across from scaling 3-vat

    Correction: repair
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: Cutting boards scaling 3-vat heavily scratched/scored.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>hood and hood filters
    >>top of steamer
    >>Roper freezer
    >>multiple door gaskets

    Correction: clean
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: lighting issues noted following areas
    >>walk-in freezers is not sufficient
    >>light out hood
    >>light out front service area

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light shield cracked front service area.
    Correction: repair
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Live roaches found several places around facility.
    Correction: Inspect premises on routine basis for the evidence of pests. . Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
02/14/2013Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
2013 health permit issued at time of inspection, also went over back of permit with owner.

  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ice machine lid taped.
    Correction: remove
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>knob missing stove

    Correction: repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>hood filters
    >>top of steamers
    >>top of home style fridge

    Correction: clean
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light out front service area.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>light fixture cracked front service areas
    >>metal strip walk-in fridge floor loose

    Correction: repair
11/07/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Gloves - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plastic gloves saved for reuse.
    Correction: Plastic gloves are single use, once you are done you must discard old gloves and put on new gloves.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezers.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: Coleslaw not date labeled.
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: Tape on ice machine lid.
    Correction: remove
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>racks peeling walk-in fridge
    >>knob missing stove

    Correction: repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>top of steamer
    >>drip tray stove
    >>top of Roper homestyle fridge
    >>dry storage racks/spice racks front

    Correction: clean
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: lights out following locations
    >>front
    >>walk-in freezer

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>floor tiles heavily stained and damaged throughout kitchen
    >>light shield cracked over scaling 3-vat
    >>coving missing across from sealing 3-vat

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>wall across from scaling 3-vat

    Correction: clean
08/01/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted
Scheduled to take Certified Food Managers course April 26-28

  • Gloves - Use Limitation
    Observation: Plastic gloves saved for reuse
    Correction: Do not reuse gloves, discard after each use
  • Thawing
    Observation: Shrimp thawing in standing water
    Correction: Thaw under cold running water in refrigerator
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Tape on ice machine lid
    Correction: Remove tape
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following were found to be in poor repair
    >>Shelving by walk in freezer
    >>Ice build up around walk in freezer
    >>Walk in fridge floor bowing

    Correction: Repair/replace
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following were found to be dirty
    >>Top of steamer
    >>Top of Roper refrigerator
    >>Dry storage seasoning shelves

    Correction: Clean and maintain
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Back door open during inspection
    Correction: Keep closed
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Lighting by walk in not sufficient
    Correction: Increase must be at least 10 foot candles in storage areas
04/11/2012Routine
All food temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
2012 health permit issued at time of inspection, also went over back of permit with owner.

  • Gloves - Use Limitation
    Observation: Single use gloves saved for reuse.
    Correction: Food handler gloves are to be used for one task. Once that task is complete discard gloves and get a new pair.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: No thermometer fridge by deep fryers
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>seal peeling ice machine
    >>beauty ring missing left faucet 3-vat used for scaling
    >>racks walk-in rusting
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer next to walk-in cooler

    Correction: Repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>dry storage/spice racks
    >>inside of homestyle reach-in by deep fryers
    >>top of homestyle reach-in by deep fryers
    >>table base across from steamer
    >>top of steamer
    >>fan cages walk-in cooler

    Correction: Clean
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: following lights in need of repair/replacing
    >>light out walk-in fridge
    >>light out over handsink by rest-room

    Correction: repair/replace
11/09/2011Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of resealing/repair
    >>seal handsink left scaling 3-vat
    >>seal 3-vat by steamer

    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up large walk-in freezer
    >>base of frigidaire corroded
    >>knobs missing stove
    >>seal/gaskets damaged ice machine
    >>racks walk-in fridge

    Correction: Repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: Wood handled knife broken.
    Correction: Discard, replace or repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>filters hood
    >>top of steamer
    >>top of home style
    >>crab display front service area
    >>fan cages walk-in fridge
    >>drip tray on the hood systems
    >>racks with single serve items
    >>spice racks
    >>gasket fridge by deep fryers
    >>inside all refrigeration units
    >>inside reach-in freezer

    Correction: Clean
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Left faucet in need of repair, loose
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: lights out in several locations
    >>light over handsink by rest-room
    >>light walk-in refrigeration unit

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>light shield cracked over scaling sink
    >>floor tile damaged front handsink
    >>coving loose wall base right of spices
    >>coving missing across from scaling 3-vat

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>under fryers
    >>under front table
    >>under 3-vat in scaling room
    >>under ice machine

    Correction: clean
  • Critical: Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Roaches observed multiple locations around kitchen.
    Correction: Inspect premises on routine basis for the evidence of pests. . Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
    Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
08/03/2011Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Reminder, Hampton food Cert. will expire on 3/20/11. Be sure to renew Cert. before next inspection so to be in compliance with Hampton City code.

  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) coleslaw 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 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up large walk-in freezer
    >>base of frigidaire corroded
    >>knobs missing stove
    >>seal/gaskets damaged ice machine

    Correction: Repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>inside reach-in freezer
    >>gasket right walk-in freezer
    >>inside all refrigeration units
    >>gasket fridge by deep fryers
    >>spice racks
    >>racks with single serve items
    >>drip tray on the hood systems

    Correction: Clean
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: following lights in need of replacing
    >>light walk-in refrigeration unit
    >>light over handsink by rest-room

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>light shield cracked over scaling sink
    >>floor tile damaged front handsink
    >>hole wall lower right scaling 3-vat
    >>coving loose wall base right of spices

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>under fryers
    >>under front table
    >>under 3-vat in scaling room
    >>under ice machine

    Correction: clean
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain the premise free of litter.
  • Toxics - Presence and Use Restriction
    Observation: A can of raid observed back by the mop/utility sink.
    Correction: Remove unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials.
01/06/2011Routine

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