Happy Buffet, 25345 Lankford Highway, Onley, VA 23418 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Happy Buffet
Address: 25345 Lankford Highway, Onley, VA 23418
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 789-3888
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 10/20/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (corrected on site)
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
10/20/2015Routine
Inspection report was discussed with the person in charge.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration in the 3 compartment sink..
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 8 or less and the water temperature is 75°F.
04/10/2015Routine
Inspection report discussed with the person in charge.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Screen door in back of kitchen is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
10/20/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Safe and Unadulterated* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employee water bottle stored on chopped vegetables in prepstation.
    Correction: Please store employee drinks in a manner that will not contaminatwe food.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration units are 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.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located next to the raw meat prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the clutter preventing its use.
  • Pests - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds - Insects, Rodents, and other Pests (corrected on site)
    Observation: Fly strips placed over food contact surfaces
    Correction: Please remove or relocate fly strips so that they cannot contaminate any food contact surfaces or equipment.
07/31/2013Routine
Inspection discussed with person in charge.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    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.
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) seafood spaghetti 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 - Cooking and Baking Equipment (corrected on site)
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
04/03/2013Routine
Inspection was conducted in response to a report of a fire on the night of 1-24-2013. Spoke to Ling the operator of the facility, she said they had a grease fire on the cook line. The fire was extinguished and the line was cleaned up. The ansul system was recharged and approved by the Accomack County Building Official. The facility was approved to open on 1-25-2013.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
01/28/2013Other
A list of deficiencies was given to the operator. Operator will call for a reinspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/09/2012Pre-Opening

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