Hardee's #2481, 905 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton, VA 23666 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Hardee's #2481
Address: 905 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton, VA 23666
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 838-5093
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/03/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

All temperatures were taken internally.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
09/03/2015Risk Factor
All temperatures taken internally.
  • Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Multiple food employees failed to wash their hands before engaging in food preparation. Gloves were being changed out and employees were not washing their hands prior to putting on a new pair of gloves.
    Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (corrected on site)
    Observation: Biscuits, on the hot holding line, had soiled pans stacked on top of them without a barrier.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Three types of cheeses were cold holding at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 44-50°F. Items were not on time control. Buttermilk in the stand-up cooler was temped at 49°F
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
    Observation: Stand-up cooler containing buttermilk was holding temperature at 52°F
    Correction: Lower the temperature of the unit or repair it to maintain temperatures below 41°F in all areas of the cold holding unit.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>Grease build-up on the fryers.
    >>Racks in several cold holding units were soiled.
    >>Towel dispenser at the hand sink near the fryers was soiled to the touch.
    >>Several handles to cold holding units were soiled to the touch.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Quat sanitizer being dispensed at the 3-compartment sink was reading at 0ppm.
    Correction: Quat sanitizer needs to be between 150-400 ppm at all times.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap*
    Observation: Two pipes, under the hand sink near the registers, were below the flood rim level.
    Correction: Create an air gap.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The three vents near the fryers have accumulation of dust. An area near the 3-compartment sink needs to be re-grouted.
    Correction: Clean as needed.
01/29/2015Routine
All temperatures taken internally unless otherwise noted.
  • Person in Charge (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to their PIC information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
    Correction: PIC is to advise employees of their responsibility to report in accordance with law information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Shelves in multiple reach-in coolers are corroded.
    Correction: Repair the shelves to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the reach-in cooler near the prep line is torn.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>dry storage racks
    >>soiled gaskets on all the refrigeration units.
    >>ceiling vents in the kitchen area.
    >>walk-in cooler has soiled shelves.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulb in walk-in freezer is not shielded.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Rear delivery door is not tight-fitting.
    Correction: Ensure there are no gaps around the door.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the hand sink near the 3-comp sink
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling, floor, and walls are not maintained in good repair Observed holes, cracks, and gaps in multiple areas of the facility.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Ceilings, walls, and floors throughout the facility is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
08/05/2014Routine
This is a risk factor inspection. To see facility and equipment issues, see last routine inspection
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted. 2014 Permit issued and back of permit reviewed

No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/23/2013Risk Factor
This inspection was conduct as a result of an up coming remodel.
12 VAC 5-421-3080

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer compressor
    >>electrical box left of 3-vat rusted
    >>wood cabinet door right side 3-vat heavily stained
    >>fan cage walk-in fridge rusted
    >>latch walk-in fridge missing

    Correction: repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>both deep fry lines
    >>hood filter fry deep fryers

    Correction: clean
  • Critical: Handwashing Lavatory*
    Observation: No handwashing sink located following areas
    >>bisect prep area
    >>dishroom

    Correction: Add handsinks
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Drive thru window is not self closing.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Lighting issues noted
    >>multiple lights out kitchen/storage
    >>lighting walk-in fridge not sufficient

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>floor heavily stained walk-in fridge
    >>ceiling paint peeling above walk-ins
    >>wall paint peeling above 3-vat sink
    >>hole in wall behind 3-vat sink
    >>floor grout throughout kitchen eroded and pooling water
    >>plastic wall strip right of BUNN hot water system cracked
    >>wall tiles cracked by back door
    >>floor grout in front of ice machine eroded
    >>grout floor sink eroded utility room
    >>floor grout damaged/pitted floor drain front of 3-vat sink
    >>paint peeling multiple spots throughout kitchen
    >>multiple floor tiles chipped/damaged throughout kitchen

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>wall behind 3-vat sink
    >>wall behind both deep fryer lines
    >>floor under deep fryer lines
    >>wall utility sink
    >>kitchen vents

    Correction: clean
03/13/2013Other
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: An employee beverage in an open container is being stored on the soda boxes adjacent to the 3 compartment sink.
    Correction: Employee beverages must be in a container with a tight fitting lid with a straw and must be stored away from food and equipment.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: There is a heavy accumulation of ice on the walk in freezer exterior compressor surfaces.
    Correction: Remove.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) The door gasket of the counter top milk refrigerator has mildew.
    2) The interior of the drive thru cabinetry has a heavy grease accumulation.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
    Observation: There are multiple washed, rinsed and sanitized containers on the clean dish rack that are stacked in a manner that will not allow them to air dry properly. The facility has very limited shelving space to air dry dishes.
    Correction: Store equipment so that it is allowed to completely air dry.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: 1) There is a light out in the dry storage area.
    2) There is a light bulb out over the bulk ice machine.

    Correction: Replace bulbs.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    >> The paint is chipping from the ceiling in multiple areas of the back food prep area.
    >> The floor grout has eroded in multiple places.
    >> There are multiple damaged floor tiles in the food prep area.
    >> The metal stripping on the wall to the left of the front hand washing sink.

    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are dirty:
    >> The mop sink walls.
    >> The vent above the drive thru paper/condiments rack.
    >> The vents above both entrances to the facility.

    Correction: Clean.
02/04/2013Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted. Employee's are have excellent handwashing and glove changing habits.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: A container of Ready To Eat Pork Barbecue has its dispensing utensil resting on its contents.
    Correction: If utensils are going to be stored in food containers they must be stored with their handles up above the containers contents.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment is in poor repair:
    >> The shelves of the double door produce refrigerator are chipped/rusted.
    >> The door gasket of the drive thru freezer is damaged.

    Correction: 1) Resurface or replace shelves.
    2) Repair door gasket.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces are dirty:
    >> The interior ledge of the frozen meat chest.
    >> The milk cooler gasket.
    >> The ice dispensing lever at the self serve soda machine.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
    Observation: Multiple pans on the clean dish rack were found stacked while still wet.
    Correction: Dishes are to be completely air dried before being placed into storage.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: The lid to the dumpster is open.
    Correction: Dumpsters that are not being serviced must have their lids/doors closed.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
    Observation: The light bulb shatter proof cover is missing from the Traulsen Drive thru refrigerator.
    Correction: Replace protective shield or install a shatter proof light bulb.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    >> The floor grout in the food prep area has eroded.
    >> There are multiple cracked floor tiles.
    >> The door frame at the managers office has chipped paint.
    >> The base molding is detached from the wall between the walk in refrigerator and freezer.

    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following is dirty:
    >> The floor under the drive thru table.
    >> The mop sink walls.

    Correction: Clean.
11/08/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Hamburger buns are being stored directly on the floor.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces are dirty:
    >> The interior of the prep area fryer cabinetry.
    >> The interior of the milk cooler at the front line.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: The shatter proof cover is missing from the light bulb in the single door Traulsen.
    Correction: Replace bulb.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: The light is out in the drive thru Traulsen.
    Correction: Replace light bulb.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floor grout is eroded at the cook line.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The area behind the drive thru counter has heavy accumulation of grease and dirt.
    The mop sink walls have grease and grime build up.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mop was observed being stored on the floor.
    Correction: Mops that are not being used must be freely hung so they are allowed to dry.
08/02/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (repeated violation)
    Observation: The walk in freezer has excessive ice build up on the floor and under the compressor.
    Correction: Remove excessive ice.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment was in poor repair:
    >>The meat cooler door is broken.
    >>The hot holding cabinet door handle is broken.
    >> Large plastic biscuit storage bin lid is broken.
    >> Biscuit mixing bowl is cracked.
    >> Walk in freezer shelves are rusted.
    >> Traulsen Produce up right refrigerator shelves are rusted.

    Correction: Repair or replace.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The gaskets on the walk in freezer have dirt build up.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Multiple wet stacked dishes on the clean dishes shelf.
    Correction: Ensure all utensils and equipment are completely dried before storing them.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk in freezer.
    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is paint peeling on the back area ceiling.
    The door frame of the managers office has chipped/deteriorated paint.

    Correction: Repaint.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The mop sink walls have heavy accumulation of grease and dirt.
    The floors throughout the facility are greasy.

    Correction: Clean.
04/18/2012Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (repeated violation)
    Observation: The walk in freezer has an ice accumulation on the floor.
    Correction: Repair the leak.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - prep refrigerator gaskets
    - biscuit refrigerator gaskets

    Correction: Repair.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - interior of the fryer cabinets
    - exterior of make line fryers
    - burger cooler gaskets
    - biscuit refrigerator gasket
    - drive thru freezer shelving
    - drive thru freezer gasket

    Correction: Clean.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light bulb is out under the vent hood.
    Correction: Replace.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    - ceiling is peeling in the back
    - floor tile is damaged at the make line
    - holes in the wall in the dry store room and behind the soda boxes

    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in need of cleaning:
    - floor under the grills
    - floor under the warmer
    - floor grout under the soda boxes
    - wall under the 3 compartment sink
    - floor under the back traulson refrigerators
    - back wall in the dry store room
    - vent above the clock at the drive thru

    Correction: Clean.
01/03/2012Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed an employee handling an ice scoop with their thumb in the contents of the ice.
    Correction: Educate employees that they are not permitted to handle ready to eat food with their bare hands.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloth buckets were observed stored on the floor.
    Correction: Store the buckets at least 6" above the ground to prevent potential contamination of food contact surfaces from the bottom of the bucket.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food on the sandwich assembly line that time rather than temperature is used for a control were labeled with a date but not a time. Also, an employee when asked, explained that the food was there for eight hours.
    Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time. Further education and training is strongly recommended for food service employees.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
    Observation: The back of the walk in freezer compressor is completely iced over.
    Correction: Thaw and have the unit serviced to ensure that it is functioning properly.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - Burger cooler gasket is ripped
    - the make table refrigerator gasket is torn

    Correction: Replace.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloth bucket at the make line had used to clean the sandwich table had a quat concentration of 400 ppm.
    Correction: Ensure quat sanitizer is 200 ppm and in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The iced tea nozzle at the drive thru window needs cleaning.
    Correction: wash, rinse, and sanitize.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The warmer cabinet for the fried chicken needs cleaning.
    Correction: clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - fryer cabinets
    - grill drip trays
    - make table gaskets
    - exterior of the warmer

    Correction: clean.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: The light bulb is burned out under the hood.
    Correction: Replace.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are in poor repair:
    - stainless steel separating from the walk near the walk ins
    - base tile under the bulletin board is chipped
    - floor drain in the mop room is loose.

    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are in need of cleaning:
    - floor under the front counter staging area
    - floor under the grill
    - wall behind the hand sink
    - floor under the burger freezer
    - floor under the make table
    - wall left of the warmer
    - ceiling above the fry holding area
    - floor under fry holding area
    - wall behind the boxes in the dry storage area
    - hood filters at the drive thru fryers.

    Correction: Clean.
09/22/2011Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the make line.
    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
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>condensate line walk-in freezer leaking
    >>racks 2 door traulsen dry storage peeling
    >>gasket on Bev Air torn

    Correction: Repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair/replacing
    >>end caps missing fry scoop
    >>multiple tongs plastic handles damaged

    Correction: Discard, replace or repair
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>ice chute lobby drink fountain
    >>plastic food containers on clean dish rack

    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>bottom cooler holding juice drive thru
    >>exterior cookline
    >>drip trays grill/s
    >>filter over fryers
    >>gasket/s several fridge and freezer units
    >>sprayer head 3-vat

    Correction: Clean
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Metal and plastic food containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor wall juncture front right side of mopsink is pooling water.
    Correction: Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Drive thru window is not self-closing.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: lights out in the following location
    >>light out hood system

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>floor grout eroded throughout kitchen
    >>kitchen tiles stained/damaged throughout kitchen
    >>tile damaged on floor by prep unit cookline
    >>tile damaged on mop curb
    >>base tile broke kitchen by handsink

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>walls/floors in utility room
    >>floors under equipment at drive thru
    >>floor under hot holding cabinet
    >>floor under ice machine
    >>floor under cookline

    Correction: clean
05/26/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
Spoke with Manager Kimberly Washington about chicken tender sampling brochure posted in front line
CFM Lou Taylor is out on Medical Leave at time of inspection. Informed Kim Washington to brink ServSafe Certificate to Hampton Health Department to register as City of Hampton CFM.

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: The following food cold holding at improper temperatures:
    -cole slaw in Traulsen front 45*
    -buttermilk Traulsen front 45*

    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: The temperature measuring device located cooler at drive thru with juice stored.
    Correction: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handsink in kitchen is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
    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: The following equipment is in need of repair:
    -condensate from motor in walk in freezer gathered and frozen on floor of unit
    -gasket walk in cooler torn
    -plastic panels in walk in cooler damaged/missing
    -top of 2 door Traulsen A in back slats missing/damaged
    -racks in 2 dr Traulsen A starting to have coat peeling
    -top cab of hot hold cabinet gasket is torn/damaged
    -gasket 1 door Traulsen ref in kitchen torn
    -gasket on Bev Air with Angus torn
    -gasket on cook line prep table cooler torn
    -side of ice machine damaged
    -racks in ice machine room storage starting to rust
    -gasket on ice cream cooler in front torn
    -front plastic cover for display hot hold cabinet front damaged at bottom

    Correction: Repair or Replace
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: Tongs found on back storage shelf green shell is damaged.
    Correction: Discard, replace or repair the tongs to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The following food contact equipment is in need of cleaning:
    -grate that holds ice bucket and scoop at ice machine
    -ice chute at drink machine in lobby has mold/grime
    -dirty food container stored on prep table near back door

    Correction: Clean and sanitize
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:
    -bottom cooler holding juice at drive thru
    -grate in front of prep unit at drive thru
    -exterior of cooking equipment at cook line
    -conduit to left of syrup station at front
    -gasket walk in cooler
    -electrical outlet to right of biscuit station

    Correction: Clean
  • Refuse - Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair
    Observation: Enclosure for refuse wood is damaged. Lids to dumpster are in poor repair.
    Correction: Maintain enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables in good repair.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: There are lights out:
    -above grill line
    -above the 3 compartment sink
    -in 2 dr Traulsen A cooler
    -in utility room
    -light is out in vent hood

    Correction: Restore lights to operational. Replace cooler light with shatter proof bulb
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The following equipment is in need of repair:
    -floor grout eroded throughout kitchen
    -kitchen tiles stained/damaged throughout kitchen and storage
    -tile damaged on floor by prep unit cook line
    -walls in dry storage have paint peeling
    -drain cover missing in utility room
    -tile damaged on mop curb
    -walls in utility room have small holes and some paint peeling
    -corner wall tile damaged across from walk in cooler
    -wall tile missing in dry storage with ice machine

    Correction: Repair or Replace to maintain surfaces as smooth , durable, and easily cleanable.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following structures are in need of cleaning:
    -walls/floors in utility room
    -ceiling tiles in storage with ice machine
    -floors under equipment at drive thru area
    -floor under hot holding cab

    Correction: Clean
02/25/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Self-Service - Consumer Self-Service Operations (corrected on site)
    Observation: There was not a suitable utensile provided for customers at the self service drink station for the lemons.
    Correction: Provide a suitable utensil for customers to remove the lemons from the container.
  • Thawing (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ham was thawing in standing water.
    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: Time as a Public Health Control*
    Observation: Cheese in the prep area for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
    Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient air temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the henny penny is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - prep refrigerator gaskets
    - Drive thru gaskets
    - Ice build up in the walk in freezer
    - gasket for the ice cream freezer

    Correction: Repair.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting boards along the grill 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.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The ice chute at the customer drink station needs cleaning.
    Correction: clean.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
    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.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - exterior of fryers
    - interior of fryer cabinets
    - exterior of the grills
    - top of burger cooler
    - interior/exterior of the drive thru fryers
    - roller cart near the walk in

    Correction: Clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Single service containers were stored with the food contac surface facing upwards near the prep line.
    Correction: Invert containers to prevent possible contamination of the food contact surface..
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
    Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light bulbs are burned out in the following areas:
    - under the hood
    - biscuit refrigerator
    - drive thru freezer

    Correction: Replace
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities need cleaning:
    - wall left of the henny penny
    - floor below drive thru fryers
    - floor below drive thru drink station
    - limescale build up on the floor under the 3 compartment sink

    Correction: Clean.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
  • Toxics - Presence and Use Restriction
    Observation: Facility had two cans of insecticide in the back storage room.
    Correction: Only state licensed pest control operators are permitted to use pesticide in food establishments.
11/19/2010Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Ice scoop was stored with the handle inside the contents.
    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.
  • Thawing
    Observation: Ham was thawing in a container of standing water.
    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
  • Cooling Methods
    Observation: The lid was left on the sausages that were cooling in the walk in refrigerator.
    Correction: Remove the lids from food while it is going through the cooling process.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding*
    Observation: The hot dogs were hot holding at 122*-129*
    Correction: Corrected. Hot dogs were reheated to 185*. Hot hold all potentially hazardous foods at 135* or above.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Multiple lexan containers in the back were too scratched and scored and are not longer easily cleanable.
    Correction: Replace with containers that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and not absorbent.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: The front hand sink is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment is in poor repair:
    - Fryer doors
    - Ice cream freezer gasket

    Correction: Repair/replace.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting boards near the grill 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 following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - top of paper towl dispensor
    - interior of the fryer cabinets
    - fryer wheels

    Correction: Clean the surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
    Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
    Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: The hood above the grill is missing a light bulb.
    Correction: Replace the bulb.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    - base tile is cracked at the tender station
    - base tile under schedules is cracked
    - wall tile is cracked under the fly trap
    - wall tile right of the "a" refrigerator is cracked.

    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in need of cleaning:
    - wall under the hand sink near the tender station
    - wall behind the microwaves
    - Floor under the prep line
    - ceiling tiles above the prep line
    - floor under the fryers
    - floor under the front fried chicken display
    - wall below the 3 vat sink
    - Vents above the coats

    Correction: Clean.
08/12/2010Routine

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