House Of Mandarin, 2303-B Soapstone Dr, Reston, VA 22091 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: House of Mandarin
Address: 2303-B Soapstone Dr, Reston, VA 22091
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 703 620-8888
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/13/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw pooled eggs above cabbage--2DR prep refg. raw beef above cabbage --walk-in refg.
    Correction: Raw foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs shall be stored properly inside refrigerators and freezers to prevent cross contamination. Raw foods shall be stored on shelving units BELOW or SEPARATED from all cooked foods, commercially processed foods, washed produce, leftover foods, etc.
  • Wiping Cloths/Use Limitation/Wet Towel Storage (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.
    Correction: Wet wiping cloths are to be used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces and are to be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
    Observation: The door gaskets of the following units are damaged: 2DR flat tap refrigerator and 2DR prep refrigerator.
    Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
01/13/2016Routine
REMINDERS:
1) Please adjust the temperature for the walk-in refrigerator to at least 36F during summer time to make sure the food inside stays at 41F or less even during busy times. Observed that the walk-in refrigerator was at 41F and in use. All the foods inside were around 43F and 42F.
2) Garlic mixed with oil and bean sprout should be maintained at 41F or less at all times. You can use 4 hours time as public health control and discard the left over just like your general tso chicken.
3) Please make sure to check temperatures when potentially hazardous food is delivered. (For example if bean sprout is not 41F when delivered then you need to return it.)
4) Monitor cooling methods, do not cover food tightly until it is cooled to 41F or less. Handouts for cooling provided.
5)
**Do NOT allow food items to sit out at room temperature during busy times because it is convenient. Potentially hazardous food items must be held HOT at or above 135F or COLD at or below 41F. Take out from refrigerator only when ready to cook/prepare the food.
6) Thawing:
Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed using one of the following methods: a) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, b) completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F or below with a sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles of food as long as held for period of time at a temperature of 41°F or less, or c) as part of a cooking process if the food is cooked as specified by Law or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to a conventional cooking process.
7) Please monitor temperatures for all refrigerators and food inside at least 3 times a day.
Thank you for fixing the floor tiles in the 3-vat sink area.

  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: garlic with oil on prep cart 71F.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature conrol for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. Note: The owner mark with time today and he will mix only water starting tomorrow.
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: Fried shrimp in 2 DR prep refg cooked 2 days ago
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods that are prepared on site and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of preparation. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees.
09/03/2015Risk Factor
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:
    1) Raw liquid eggs stored above cabbage in 2DR flat top refg.
    2) Raw chicken and beef above brocolli and noodles in walk-in refrigerator.

    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs during holding from ALL other foods such as cooked foods, ready-to-eat foods, washed produce, etc.
  • Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Observed knives in between wall and 2DR flat top refrigerator.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored 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 (time/temperature control for safe food) 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, 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 (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.
  • Wiping Cloths/Use Limitation/Wet Towel Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.
    Correction: Wet wiping cloths are to be used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces and are to be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: bean sprout 68F--on prep table. noodles 46F and fried chicken 45F--2DR flat top refg. Blanched broccoli 51F--2DR prep top (double pan).
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. Note: Put all items inside the refrigerator, do not leave potentially hazardous foods out at room temperature.
  • Sanitizing Solution Test Kit Accurate & Used
    Observation: The employees are not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.
    Correction: The operator shall be monitoring the concentration of the sanitizing solution using a test kit or other device.
  • Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
    Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager. It is highly suggested that you have more than one employee with the food manager's license. ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) issues the required photo identification card with proof of successful completion of a certified food manager's exam. Failure to have a certified food manager on site during ALL hours of operation including food preparation, food service, and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment/utensils will result in closure of the establishment.
  • Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements (repeated violation)
    Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the back door damaged/small opening on left side.
    Correction: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities Good Repair
    Observation: Observed that the cove molding and floor tile near 3-vat sink/grease trap lid is damaged and is not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. Replace damaged tiles on the right side of the 3-vat sink. Also, fix the lid of the grease trap.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the there is food debris accumulation in between the mop sink and water heater in the kitchen and is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
  • Critical: Sanitizers, 21 CFR Criteria for Food Contact (corrected on site)
    Observation: The concentration of the chlorine/bleach solution was measured at more than 200 ppm in sanitizing sink. This concentration exceeds the approved limits for use with food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils in a foodservice establishment.
    Correction: Maintain the concentration of chlorine/bleach solution at 50-200 ppm. Verify concentration using the appropriate test kit. Note: Add more water and test using a test strip.
03/09/2015Routine
Today's site visit was a training inspection for the purposes of standardization.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/25/2014Training
The purpose of this visit was a followup to assess the cold holding capability of the True 2 door flat top prep refrigerator. It is presently holding potentially hazardous food at 41F or below.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/25/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed ribs at 44F, lomein at 49F in the True 2 door flat top prep refrigerator - PUT IN THE WALK IN TO COOL TO 41F, garlic and oil at 69F on the spice cart in front of the cookline - DISCARDED
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control/ Up to 4 Hours for Cold & Hot PHF(TCS) / Requirements (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not cooked, served or discarded by the expiration time as indicated:Chicken - LABELED WITH DISCARD TIME
    Correction: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours is used as the public health control : 1) the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature or, 2) the food shall have an initial temperature of 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 3) the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 4) the food shall be cooked and served, served if ready to eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 5) the food if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F:True 2 door flat top prep refrigerator
    Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
  • Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
    Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager. It is highly suggested that you have more than one employee with the food manager's license. ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) issues the required photo identification card with proof of successful completion of a certified food manager's exam. Failure to have a certified food manager on site during ALL hours of operation including food preparation, food service, and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment/utensils will result in closure of the establishment.
  • Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements (repeated violation)
    Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the base of the back door to the alley.
    Correction: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
03/20/2014Routine
Today’s inspection was to conduct a Risk Factor Assessment. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item was observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed lomein at 44F in the True 2 door flat top prep refrigerator - PUT IN THE WALK IN TO COOL TO 41F OR BELOW
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
11/08/2013Risk Factor
  • Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows:Observed knives stored between prep refrigerator and wall
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored 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 (time/temperature control for safe food) 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, 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 (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling:Observed eggrolls stored vertically in a closed bus pan at 47F, wontons in a container over 8 inches in height at 46F, fried chicken pieces in bus pan over 4 inches in depth at 46F after 24 hours - GAVE CFM COOLING INFORMATION IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH
    Correction: Cooling hot foods shall be accomplished as follows: 1) placing the food in shallow pans
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed fried chicken at 48F, pork and vegetable wonton at 48F - True 2 door flat top prep refrigerator, wonton at 52F, eggrolls at 55F, raw shrimp at 52F, fried chicken at 46F, eggrolls at 47F, 47F, wonton at 46F in the walk in - ALL ITEMS DISCARDED
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control/ Up to 4 Hours for Cold & Hot PHF(TCS) / Requirements (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not cooked, served or discarded by the expiration time as indicated:Cooked chicken - TIME MARKED ON THE CHICKEN
    Correction: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours is used as the public health control : 1) the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature or, 2) the food shall have an initial temperature of 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 3) the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 4) the food shall be cooked and served, served if ready to eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 5) the food if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: True 2 door prep refrigerator
    Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
  • Equipment / Non-food Contact / Visibly Clean
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Observed the table under the grinder soiled with dried food residue
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent pest attraction.
  • Plumbing / Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the 3-vat sink piping are leaking.
    Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements
    Observation: Approximately 3 inch gap at the base and approximately 2 inch gap at the top of the screen door at the back door.
    Correction: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
06/28/2013Routine

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