Restaurant: Hard Times Cafe
Address: 7753 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 365-8400
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 01/05/2016
Satisfactory inspection. No violation noted during this evaluation.
01/05/2016
Risk Factor
Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site) Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
11/19/2014
Risk Factor
Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) Observation: Food stored in a commonly wet or soiled location.
Correction: Protect food from contamination by storing the food in a clean and dry location.
Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) Observation: Handwashing facility noted being used for storage, 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 items preventing its use.
Lighting, Intensity (corrected on site) Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep areas.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
10/30/2013
Routine
Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site) 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.
Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment Observation: Prep cooler #2 was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair or replace the equipment.
Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment Observation: Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
Correction: Repair or replace hood filters and/or eliminate gaps between filters.
Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site) Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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