Hong Kong, 930 E Morgan Ave. 1, Pennington Gap, VA 24277 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Hong Kong
Address: 930 E Morgan Ave. 1, Pennington Gap, VA 24277
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 276 546-6988
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 12/15/2015

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type
Manager was observed cooking stir fry orders for carry out service. Small portions were rapidly cooked in woks at grill. Minimum hot food temperatures were reached. Small portions were also prepared for service at buffet bar. Staff was viewed using proper methods of hand washing while preparing foods for service. Exterior and interior (paper,dry goods storage,kitchen floors) of facility were reviewed appearing free of harborage of pests. No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/15/2015	Routine
Manager showed newly cleaned overhead grill hood. Food on hot bar appears to be placed out in very small portions to reduce time of holding. Prior violations (14-1780E & 36-2930) have been corrected. Thank you. No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/22/2015	Routine
Discussed marked items with manager (open rear door and cutting board surface). Staff was viewed placing very small portions of foods out on hot bar. Staff was viewed cooking chicken stir-fry using proper technique with food handling utensils. Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils Observation: Surfaces of the kitchen shelving near the food prep bar was covered with a sheet of linoleum.The shelf top does not appear to be used for food contact, but it does appear to be impossible to clean because of the scarred surface.The shelf underneath is stainless steel. Correction: Please remove the linoleum sheet as a cover for the stainless steel countertop. Outer Openings - Protected Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. The rear screen door was viewed left open during time of inspection. Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 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.	04/23/2015	Routine
Facility floors and equipment surfaces appear to be recently cleaned. Rear door has solid screen covering. Small portions of foods are kept out at buffet < 4 hours, temperatures are good. Staff observed with proper food handling during prep and service at buffet bar. No violation noted during this evaluation.	08/29/2014	Risk Factor
Overall facility looks fine. Did not one dropping from a rodent. Clean the floors where they meet the wall regularly to be able to check for evidence of pests. Keeping the facility clean is critical to pest control. Mainly detail cleaning is needed. Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation) Observation: Cutting board on the prep table, the round cutting boards, and the board mat on the table beside the coke cooler were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Correction: Repair these items 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. If unable to repair these items, replace them with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Handles of equipment, tops of equipment, the faucet of the hand sink on the right, the paper towel dispenser on the right, and inside the deep fryer cabinets. Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. Outer Openings - Protected Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents at the back door. 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. Repair or replace the door. Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions Observation: The floor where it meets the wall in the kitchen noted 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.	04/16/2014	Routine
Lunch hot bar items have been discarded. Cooked items are brought out to serving line in very small portions continually. Hot food items served on hot bar are there less than 3 hours. Staff is practicing proper glove wear. No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/26/2013	Risk Factor
Facility is clean overall. Good temperatures of food. Hot bar is restocked at 3:00 PM. Time is a control for the hot foods. Inspection at 2:30 PM should be completed next time. Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics Observation: The cans used for scoops are not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting. Correction: Replace the cans with scoops that are designed to be used with food. Single-Service and Single-Use, Characteristics* Observation: Observed use of grocery bags as a single-use/single-service food contact material. Bags where in the walk-in freezer for pork. Correction: Discontinue use of the grocery bags as food contact material. Provide single-service and single-use articles that are safe and clean, and will not allow the transfer of colors, odors, or tastes to the food. Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observation: Unfinished wood and card board used on shelving in kitchen. Correction: Do not use card board and seal/paint wood so that surfaces are nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment Observation: The cutting surfaces are heavily scarred and no longer easy to clean. The ice cream scoop finish is degrading. Correction: Refinish or replace the cutting surfaces. Replace the ice cream scoop on regular basis. Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation) Observation: The screen door is not tight fiitting. Correction: Provide a tight fitting screen door to prevent the entry of pests.	08/28/2013	Routine
Discussed hot bar food service with operator.Small portions of cooked food are placed at serving bar. These food items are held less than 1 hour. Outer Openings - Protected Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Rear screen kitchen door has large openings in the screen.Door does not close tightly at doorframe opening. Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 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.	05/15/2013	Routine
Small portions of food are prepared to be placed on hot bar during lunch service. These food items are out on hot bar less than 4 hours. Discussed noted violation with manager. Raw chicken in freezer are in undated bags. It was suggested to date this type of food item for better retail practices. Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Clothing/coats are in food prep areas of kitchen. Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including clothing makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.	01/17/2013	Routine
Attempted inspection. Facility closed. Will re-schedule for week of 1/14/13. No violation noted during this evaluation.	01/10/2013	Routine

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