Huascaran, 3606 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Huascaran
Address: 3606 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 684-0494
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/16/2015

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this visit was made to conduct a standardization inspection on 9/16/15. Spoke with Paula Coleto.
Note: Observed guinea pig in chest freezer. Source, as per food protection manager is Peru Food, but no invoice was available. Fax invoice to Rebecca at 703.746.4919.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
09/16/2015Training
  • Critical: Gloves/Use Limitation/No Re-Use/Use For Only One Task (corrected on site)
    Observation: Single-use gloves worn during multi-tasked food preparation (same gloves used for multiple activites, corrected on site)
    Correction: If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only ONE task and used for no other purposes. The single-use gloves shall be discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
  • Date Marking of RTE, PHF(TCS) Prepared On-Site, Stored at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: most foods in reach in refri.
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) that are prepared on site and held at 41°For below shall be clearly labeled and date marked with a "USE BY" not exceeding 7 TOTAL DAYS. If the food is held for only 24 hours, no date marking is required. For example, if foods like leftover soups, chili, tuna salad, potato salad, pasta salad, etc. are prepared on 6/1 they shall be date marked with a "use by" date not exceeding 6/7.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink (no soap at handsink kitchen, was replaced during inspection)
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
  • Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (kitchen, womens bathroom)
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees to notifiy them to wash their hands.
06/02/2015Risk Factor
  • Critical: Hands and Arms / Cleaning Procedure (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees did not wash for a full 20 seconds or use paper towel to turn off faucet (onsite handwashing training was done)
    Correction: -ALL food employees shall wash their hands in the following manner:
    1. remove and discard used gloves,
    2. turn on warm water at the hand sink,
    3. rinse hands/arms with warm water,
    4. lather hands/arms with soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds,
    5. rinse hands/arms with warm water, and
    6. dry hands/arms with paper towels and then turn off the water at the hand sink using the paper towel.
  • Critical: Handwashing / When to wash hands (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils, or after engaging in any activity that could contaminate the hands (employee did not wash hands after handling soiled dishes)
    Correction: ALL food employees shall be washing their hands OFTEN especially after handling trash, using the restroom, handling raw meats, handling soiled equipment and utensils, BEFORE putting on clean gloves, etc. Proper handwashing frequencies will aid in the reduction foodborne illness.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw fish stored over ready to eat foods in reach in refri.
    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.
  • Date Marking of RTE, PHF(TCS) Prepared On-Site, Stored at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: rice, potatoes, soups, chicken, beef (labels were added to food products
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) that are prepared on site and held at 41°For below shall be clearly labeled and date marked with a "USE BY" not exceeding 7 TOTAL DAYS. If the food is held for only 24 hours, no date marking is required. For example, if foods like leftover soups, chili, tuna salad, potato salad, pasta salad, etc. are prepared on 1/1 they shall be date marked with a "use by" date not exceeding 1/7.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink (handsink in kitchen)
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
  • Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (womens bathroom and handsink in kitchen
    Correction: signs provided)
  • Conditions of Use/Manufacturer's label, Conditions of Certification (corrected on site)
    Observation: An individual at the food establishment is applying a pesticide without a current VDACS Pesticide Applicator certification and/or is applying a pesticide in violation of the manufacturer's label (bug spray bottle in restaurant)
    Correction: Individuals applying pesticides in a food establishment must have a current VDACS Pesticide Applicator certification, and must apply pesticides in a manner that is consistent with the manufacturer's label.
01/14/2015Risk Factor
  • Critical: Hands and Arms / Cleaning Procedure (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures (employees did not use paper towel to turn off faucet after washing hands)
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in the following manner: 1) remove and discard used gloves, 2) turn on warm water at the hand sink, 3) rinse hands/arms with warm water, 4) lather hands/arms with soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds, 5) rinse hands/arms with warm water, and 6) dry hands/arms with paper towels and then turn off the water at the hand sink using the paper towel. Effective handwashing will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness and is an important part of the food employee training program.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in
    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.
  • Date Marking of RTE, PHF(TCS) Prepared On-Site, Stored at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: soup, pasta in reach in refrigerator (corrected on site)
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) that are prepared on site and held at 41°For below shall be clearly labeled and date marked with a "USE BY" not exceeding 7 TOTAL DAYS. If the food is held for only 24 hours, no date marking is required. For example, if foods like leftover soups, chili, tuna salad, potato salad, pasta salad, etc. are prepared on 9/1 they shall be date marked with a "use by" date not exceeding 9/7.
  • Critical: Air Gap Design Standard, Not Less than 1' (repeated violation)
    Observation: An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the 3 compartment sink was not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure
    Correction: Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
  • Floor / Wall / Ceiling / Cleanability (repeated violation)
    Observation: The (floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, or ceilings) are not designed, constructed, or installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable (missing floor tiles in near handsink and under stove)
    Correction: The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Light Bulbs / Locations where Shielding is Required (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light bulb(s) in the kitchen (over freezer and prep area) are not covered by a protective shielding.
    Correction: Provide light bulbs that are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Conditions of Use/Manufacturer's label, Conditions of Certification (corrected on site)
    Observation: An individual at the food establishment is applying a pesticide without a current VDACS Pesticide Applicator certification and/or is applying a pesticide in violation of the manufacturer's label (many bug spray bottles located in facility)
    Correction: Individuals applying pesticides in a food establishment must have a current VDACS Pesticide Applicator certification, and must apply pesticides in a manner that is consistent with the manufacturer's label.
09/08/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw fish over ready to eat foods in white 1 door 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)
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: using bowls and to go containers with no handle to dispense bulk foods
    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.
  • Date Marking of RTE, PHF(TCS) Prepared On-Site, Stored at 41°F or less (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: most items in reach in refrigerators are not dated
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) that are prepared on site and held at 41°For below shall be clearly labeled and date marked with a "USE BY" not exceeding 7 TOTAL DAYS. If the food is held for only 24 hours, no date marking is required. For example, if foods like leftover soups, chili, tuna salad, potato salad, pasta salad, etc. are prepared on 5/1 they shall be date marked with a "use by" date not exceeding 5/7.
  • Consumer Advisory Required for Raw or Undercooked Animal Food (repeated violation)
    Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: eggs on breakfast and specials menu
    Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Critical: Air Gap Design Standard, Not Less than 1'
    Observation: An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the 3 compartment sink was not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure (pipes need to be lifted higher)
    Correction: Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
  • Floor / Wall / Ceiling / Cleanability
    Observation: The (floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, or ceilings) are not designed, constructed, or installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable (repair missing tiles in kitchen near hansink and under stove)
    Correction: The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Light Bulbs / Locations where Shielding is Required
    Observation: Light bulb(s) in the kitchen over prep table are not covered by a protective shielding.
    Correction: Provide light bulbs that are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink (no soap at kitchen handsink)
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
  • Hand Drying Provision / Individual, Disposable Towels (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink (no paper at handsink in kitchen)
    Correction: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands after handwashing.
05/13/2014Routine
  • Critical: Employee Health Policy Requirements (corrected on site)
    Observation: Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code because: employees did not know all BIG 5 illnesses or all reportable symptoms
    Correction: new employee health poster provided, information reviewed with staff.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw seafood over ready to eat foods in rech 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.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw meats in white freezer (not original packaging) not separated by type
    Correction: Raw animal foods shall be sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures while in storage inside a refrigerator or freezer. For example, if using ONE shelving unit for storage of ONLY raw foods, the foods shall be sorted in this manner: 1) raw poultry (chicken, turkey, or duck) shall be stored on the BOTTOM shelf (165°F cook temperature), 2) raw ground beef and ground pork shall be stored on the shelf above poultry (155°F cook temperature), and 3) raw pork (chops, ribs), seafood, and shell eggs shall be stored on the top shelf above beef (145°F cook temperature).
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: cut cabbage (removed from refrigerator in the morning)
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below.
  • Date Marking of RTE, PHF(TCS) Prepared On-Site, Stored at 41°F or less (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: most soups, spaghetti and rice in reach in refrigerator
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) that are prepared on site and held at 41°For below shall be clearly labeled and date marked with a "USE BY" not exceeding 7 TOTAL DAYS. If the food is held for only 24 hours, no date marking is required. For example, if foods like leftover soups, chili, tuna salad, potato salad, pasta salad, etc. are prepared on 1/1 they shall be date marked with a "use by" date not exceeding 1/7.
  • Consumer Advisory Required for Raw or Undercooked Animal Food
    Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: eggs
    Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Food Temp Meas Device, Calibrated
    Observation: The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use (out of battery)
    Correction: Food thermometers shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy. It is suggested that food thermometers be calibrated at least once a week in a cup completely filled with ice and cold water to a temperature of 32°F or calibrated in a pot of boiling water at 212°F.
  • Outer Openings, Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: An exterior door is not self-closing and tight-fitting. This may allow the entry of insects or rodents (side and back door in kitchen)
    Correction: All exterior doors must be sold and tight-fitting, and must be self-closing. Exterior doors used only as emergency exits do not need to be self-closing.
  • Lighting Intensity / Consumer Self-Service, Reach-Ins, Other / 20 foot candles
    Observation: Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the consumer self-service areas, reach-in refrigerators, handwashing areas, warewashing areas, equipment and storage areas, and/or toilet rooms (bulbs out)
    Correction: Increase the lighting to provide a minimum of 20 foot candles in these areas.
  • Lighting Intensity/ Food Prep Area / 50 foot candles (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas (1 bulb out)
    Correction: Increase the lighting to provide a minimum of 50 foot candles in all food preparation areas.
  • Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site)
    Observation: The concentration of the bleach solution (in sani bucket) was measured in excess of 200 ppm.
    Correction: Maintain the concentration of the bleach at 50-100 ppm.
  • Critical: No Reuse of Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers for Food Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials is being used to store potatoes (2 potatoes found in a sani bucket) .
    Correction: Do not store food in containers previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials. This practice may result in food contamination and subsequent medical consequences to anyone consuming the contaminated food.
01/28/2014Routine
  • Critical: Hands and Arms / Cleaning Procedure (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures. employee failed to wash her hands for 20 seconds. EHS provided hand washing training.
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in the following manner: 1) remove and discard used gloves, 2) turn on warm water at the hand sink, 3) rinse hands/arms with warm water, 4) lather hands/arms with soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds, 5) rinse hands/arms with warm water, and 6) dry hands/arms with paper towels and then turn off the water at the hand sink using the paper towel. Effective handwashing will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness and is an important part of the food employee training program.
  • Wiping Cloths/Use Limitation/Wet Towel Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wet wiping cloths are improperly stored on top of the prep tables. The wiping cloths were relocated to the dirty bins.
    Correction: Cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a specified concentration.
  • Food Storage / Preventing Contamination
    Observation: Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. The corn and meat were improperly placed on the floor.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. Milk crates, soda crates, or bread racks are not suitable for food storage.
  • Thawing / Approved Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed improper methods used to thaw food. Meat was improperly defrosting at room temperature. The meat was relocated to the reach-in refrigerator.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, 2) 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 3) 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.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: beans & chees, heavy cream. Foods were moved to a colder unit.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below.
  • Date Marking of RTE, PHF(TCS) Prepared On-Site, Stored at 41°F or less
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41°F: none of the soups were date marked.
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) that are prepared on site and held at 41°For below shall be clearly labeled and date marked with a "USE BY" not exceeding 7 TOTAL DAYS. If the food is held for only 24 hours, no date marking is required. For example, if foods like leftover soups, chili, tuna salad, potato salad, pasta salad, etc. are prepared on @DATE@ they shall be date marked with a "use by" date not exceeding @DATE@.
  • Consumer Advisory, Disclosure Provided
    Observation: The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: eggs on the breakfast menu. Correct in to days.
    Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
  • Critical: Sanitize/Chemical/Manual & Mechanical/Concentration & Exposure Time (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
    Correction: The sanitize basin of a 3-vat sink shall operate at a chemical concentration of at least 50-100ppm of chlorine, 12.5 - 25ppm of iodine, or 200ppm of quaternary ammonium compound.
  • Toilet Rooms, Enclosed / Self-Closing Door
    Observation: The men's rest-room door is not tight fitting and/or provided with a self- closing door.
    Correction: Provide a toilet room door that is tight fitting and self-closing. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation area.
  • Outer Openings, Protected
    Observation: An exterior side door has a large gap at the bottom. This may allow the entry of insects or rodents.
    Correction: All exterior doors must be sold and tight-fitting, and must be self-closing. Exterior doors used only as emergency exits do not need to be self-closing.
  • Lighting Intensity/ Food Prep Area / 50 foot candles
    Observation: Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas.
    Correction: Increase the lighting to provide a minimum of 50 foot candles in all food preparation areas.
  • Controlling Pests by Routine Inspection of Premises
    Observation: The premises is not being routinely inspected for the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in the restaurant. Call pest control to exterminate for insects.
    Correction: Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Routinely inspect the premises to control the presence of pests on the premises.
  • Critical: Storage of Toxics, Not Above Food, Linens, Equip., Single-Svc. (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that poisonous and toxic materials are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Cleaner was stored with food on the storage rack. The cleaner was relocated during the inspection.
    Correction: All poisonous and toxic materials shall be stored below food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items to prevent contamination.
09/17/2013Routine
  • Certified Food Manager: Certificate Process
    Observation: The Person in Charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of an accredited Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam, but does not possess the Northern Virginia CFM card.
    Correction: Obtain a Northern Virginia CFM card from ORS Interactive, Inc. within 10 business days. A copy of the Northern Virginia CFM card can be faxed to the Environmental Health Division at 703.746.4919. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card may result in further enforcement action.
  • Food Protection from Contamination / Using Clean Equipment & Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following visibly soiled or improperly cleaned equipment or utensils were observed being used during food preparation: using top of garbage container as an extended food contact surface.
    Correction: Foods shall be prepared using only cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils to prevent contamination to the foods being prepared.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Raw Shell Eggs at Ambient Temperature of 45°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature @ 77F. (discarded)
    Correction: Shell eggs that have not been treated to destroy Salmonella shall be stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient temperature of 45°F or less.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
05/10/2013Risk Factor Assessment
  • Equipment / Food-Contact / Design / Ease Clean
    Observation: The food-contact surface of the following equipment contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned: Handle missing off the rice cooker and cannot easily open the lid.
    Correction: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: 1) smooth, 2) free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections, 3) free of sharp integral angles, corners, and crevices, 4) finished to have smooth welds and joints, and 5) accessible for cleaning and inspection. Cleaning and inspection shall be completed by one of the following methods: (a) without being disassembled, (b). by disassembling without the use of tools, or (c) by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools.
  • Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as follows: (1) 25mg/L with a pH below 10 at 120°F, (2) 50mg/L with a pH below 10 at 100°F or pH below 8.0 at 75°F, or (3) 100mg/L with a pH below 10 at 55°F.
01/10/2013Routine

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