Hunan Cafe, 2254-D Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston, VA 20191 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Hunan Cafe
Address: 2254-D Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston, VA 20191
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 391-9813
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 03/16/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • Handwashing / Where to Wash (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or in a mop sink.
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in ONLY a designated handsink.
  • 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 pork over pineapple in walkin cooler
    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. Food employee placed raw pork under the pineapple
  • Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: scoops in standing water
    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.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 1) fried rice 95F, 2) cooked noodles 57F, 3) raw egg mix 61F, 4) chicken broth 70F
    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. Fried rice was reheated and other items were placed in coolers to chill down
  • Sanitizing Solution Test Kit Accurate & Used
    Observation: Chlorine test strips were observed damaged
    Correction: The operator shall be monitoring the concentration of the sanitizing solution using a test kit and replace test strips when needed.
  • Critical: Equipment / Food-Contact / Visibly Clean (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives
    Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to the sight and touch. A surface that is soiled cannot be effectively sanitized. Food employee rewashed, rinsed and sanitized knives
  • Segregation and Location of Distressed Merchandise
    Observation: Products for credit, redemption, or return are not being stored in a separate designated area.
    Correction: Store damaged and/or spoiled products in a separate and segregated area to preclude the mistaken use of these products.
  • Personal Care Items Stored in Employee Locker or Designated Area
    Observation: Observed employee personal items stored in such a way that they could contaminate food contact surfaces in the kitchen
    Correction: All employees' personal care items shall be stored in a way that prevents the contamination of food and food contact surfaces through improper labeling or storage.
03/16/2016Routine
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection on the 2dr preptop cooler #2, back handsink, and employee health policy. 2dr preptop cooler #2 was observed at 35F and was able to keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below. Back handsink cold valve was observed repaired. Employee health policy was still not in place. EHS went over employee health policy with CFM and extension was given to complete employee health policy to September 28th.
  • Duties / Monitor Sanitizing Practices and Procedures
    Observation: Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
    Correction: The Person in Charge or certified food manager shall train his/her employees to properly sanitize all equipment, utensils, and surfaces after being cleaned using either an approved sanitizer at the adequate concentration or heat sanitization at the proper temperature to destroy pathogenic bacteria.
09/21/2015Follow-up
  • Duties / Monitor Sanitizing Practices and Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
    Correction: The Person in Charge or certified food manager shall train his/her employees to properly sanitize all equipment, utensils, and surfaces after being cleaned using either an approved sanitizer at the adequate concentration or heat sanitization at the proper temperature to destroy pathogenic bacteria.
  • Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (corrected on site)
    Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy.
    Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
    1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
  • Critical: Package Integrity & No Dented Cans/ Specifications for Receiving (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) from damaged packaging were found offered for sale or service: dented cans in dry storage
    Correction: Food packages such as canned goods shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. Return all dented and damaged canned goods to your food supplier for a credit. Food employee removed cans and created signs to return them as credit
  • 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 chicken over rice noodle, raw shell eggs over garlic and oil, all observed in the walkin cooler
    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. rice noodle was moved to the top shelf and garlic and oil container was moved across the walkin cooler
  • Critical: PHF(TCS) Cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 Hours (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours: cooked noodles cooling for 3hrs in the walkin cooler
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. noodles were reheated above 165F
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 1) garlic and oil mix 83F at room temp, 2) cooked chicken 47F, cooked wonton 45F in 2dr preptop cooler #2
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature conrol for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. Garlic and oil mix was placed in 2dr preptop cooler #1 to cool down and all potentially hazardous foods from 2dr preptop cooler #2 were placed back in the walkin cooler
  • Critical: Food-Contact Surface Sanitized before Use after Cleaning (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: food containers
    Correction: All utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use and after cleaning. Food employee set-up 3-vat sink and rewashed, rinsed and sanitized containers
09/16/2015Risk Factor
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a complaint investigation in conjunction with a routine inspection. Complainant allegedly has found hair in their food in the past 3 months on separate occasions. This was brought to the facility's attention and the food was exchanged, but complainant had still observed hair in the food. CFM was not aware of the complaint but has stated that the facility had a similar complaint within the past few weeks. EHS observed some employees had hair restraints in place. EHS reminded CFM that all employees need hair restraints. Based on observations and discussion, complaint could not be confirmed at this time.
  • Hair Restraint Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, visors, hair nets or beard nets to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service items. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who ONLY serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff.
03/23/2015Complaint
  • Duties / Monitor Sanitizing Practices and Procedures
    Observation: Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
    Correction: The Person in Charge or certified food manager shall train his/her employees to properly sanitize all equipment, utensils, and surfaces after being cleaned using either an approved sanitizer at the adequate concentration or heat sanitization at the proper temperature to destroy pathogenic bacteria.
  • Handwashing / Where to Wash
    Observation: CFM was observed washing their hands at the 3-vat sink
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in ONLY a designated handsink.
  • Hair Restraint Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, visors, hair nets or beard nets to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service items. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who ONLY serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff.
  • Critical: Package Integrity & No Dented Cans/ Specifications for Receiving (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) from damaged packaging were found offered for sale or service: dented cans
    Correction: Food packages such as canned goods shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. Return all dented and damaged canned goods to your food supplier for a credit. Food employee rmeoved damaged cans from shelving
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: 1) raw chicken over beef and 2) raw beef over eggs both in the walkin cooler
    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). CFM put chicken on the lowest shelf and eggs next to the raw beef.
  • Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: flour, salt, rice, chicken flavor powder
    Correction: Unless a food item can be easily recognized, all foods and ingredients removed from their original containers and stored in working containers shall be labeled using the common name of the food. For example: cooking oils, salt, sugar, flour, spices, herbs, etc.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean at Frequency to Preclude Accumulation (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: shelving in walkin cooler
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Critical: Food-Contact Surface Sanitized before Use after Cleaning (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: plates
    Correction: All utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use and after cleaning. food employee rewashed, rinsed and sanitized plates
  • Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests.
    Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination. food employee removed residential pesticides
03/23/2015Routine
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.
Provided written information, in Chinese, on cooling PHF/TCS food.
In addition to the following violations documented above, the following violations associated with foodborne illness risk factors and public health interventions were noted:
5-205.15(B) Observed the cold water did not work at the handsink adjacent to the 3-vat sink. Have the both the hot and cold water working at all handsinks so employees will be able to effectively wash their hands for the appropriate amount of time.

  • Handwashing / Where to Wash (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in the 3 vat sink.
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in ONLY a designated handsink. DISCUSSED HANDWASHING SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED IN THE HANDSINKS
  • Critical: PHF(TCS) Cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 Hours (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours - fried chicken wings. Observed wings at 72-77F after 1hr and 45 min on the Elite prep top
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Foods that have been temperature abused are to be discarded.INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PUT INTO THE FREEZER TO COOL TO 70F WITHIN 2 HRS
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Raw Shell Eggs at Ambient Temperature of 45°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the bottom shelf of a prep table adjacent to the Elite 2 door prep refrigerator.
    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. PUT IN THE WALK IN
  • Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests.
    Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination.REMOVED
  • Critical: Restriction and Storage / Medicines Shall Be Labeled (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees' medicines are not properly located to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Observed supplements stored on a prep shelf above open container of food
    Correction: Employees' medicines shall be properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.RELOCATED
12/08/2014Risk Factor
  • Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: A food employee was observed scooping rice out with a handleless bowl. - DISCUSSED WITH THE STAFF PERSON AND THE CFM A HANDLED UTENSIL IS REQUIRED TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE COOKED RICE, BOWL DISCARDED
    Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods.
  • 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:Observed raw pork over ready to eat broccoli - GAVE THE PIC STORAGE CHART
    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:Observed 3 scoops and a spatula stored in 117F water - DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT 135F TO STORE UTENSILS, MOVED CONTAINER TO HEAT SOURCE TO RAISE TEMPERATURE TO 135F
    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 fried chicken pieces at 54F on the Elite prep top - DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT PHF SHOULD BE COOLED IN THE WALK IN
    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 item were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed eggs (out of the shell) at 69F on the spice table adjacent to the woks - 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: Cold Holding of Raw Shell Eggs at Ambient Temperature of 45°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature (72F) on the bottom shelf of the prep table adjacent to the Elite Series 2 door prep refrigerator - EGGS MOVED TO WALK IN
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth:Observed grease soaked cardboard lining the bottom shelf of the prep table, wet wiping clothes under cutting boards
    Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Temp Meas Devices for Cold & Hot Hold Equipment, Present (corrected on site)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment:Elite 2 door prep refrigerator
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for the storage of potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
  • Cutting Boards / Resurface / Discard
    Observation: The cutting board along the Elite 2 door prep refrigerator is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
  • Food Temp Meas Device, Calibrated (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use.Observed when put in boiling water one thermometer read 200F a second thermometer 80F - DISCARDED, REPLACED WITH A CALIBRATED THERMOMETER
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean at Frequency to Preclude Accumulation (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: Gaskets of the refrigeration and freezer units
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Modifications to FDA Food Code/Section 6-402.11, Toilet Rooms Required with Seating, Not Accessed through Food areas, Accessible at all hours of operation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed one unisex restroom, 5 employees and 30 seats in the establishment.
    Correction: A maximum of 15 seats is permitted with one restroom. The number of employees substracted from 15 seats is the number of seats permitted in the establishment.
  • Critical: Controlling Pests / Methods to Use When Pests Are Found
    Observation: Methods are not being used to control pests.Observed roach nymph and adult roach
    Correction: Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. If pests are found on the premises methods shall be used to control their presence.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the floor/wall juncture around the entire cookline, under the 3-vat sink, by the water heater, along the dry storage area is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
04/16/2014Routine
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.
Please email to me by September 27, 2013 the signed Employee Health Policies.
Discussed and gave to the person in charge fact sheets, in Chinese, on cooling methodology, handwashing, and hot and cold holding.
In addition to the following violations documented above, the following violations associated with foodborne illness risk factors and public health interventions were noted:
4-502.11C Observed facilities food thermometer 12 degrees below 32F when placed in ice and water. Frequently calibrate the thermometer in ice and water.
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.

  • Duties / Train Employees in Food Safety
    Observation: Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
    how to calibrate and use a thermometer, the temperature of potentially hazardous food should be maintained at 41F or below

    Correction: The Person in Charge or certified food manager shall train all his/her employees in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy."SEE COMMENTS
    Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
    1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
  • Handwashing / Where to Wash (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in the 3-vat sink.
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in ONLY a designated handsink.
  • Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed scooping cooked rice out of a rice cooker with bare hands and bowl - BOWLS DISCARDED A HANDLED SCOOP WAS PUT IN PLACE OF BOWLS
    Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, handled scoops, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:Observed the same tongs used to handle raw chicken and raw beef - TONGS WERE PUT IN EACH TYPE OF RAW MEAT
    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 was observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed bean sprouts at 45F in the Elite prep refrigerator - MOVED TO WALK IN, garlic in oil at 68F on a prep cart at 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: Cold Holding of Raw Shell Eggs at Ambient Temperature of 45°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the dry storage shelving and the bottom shelf of a prep table adjacent to the Elite prep refrigerator. - PUT IN WALK IN
    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.
  • Critical: Common Name on Working Containers of Toxics (Cleaners, Sanitizers) (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner
    Correction: Label all working containers of poisonous and toxic materials, including cleaners and sanitizers, with a common name to prevent the dangerous misuse of these materials.
  • Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests. Raid spray (2), Home Defense Insect spray - REMOVED FROM FACILITY
    Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination.
09/13/2013Risk Factor
The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a routine inspection. 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot water heater: State CSB 526SFEX920 which uses 15KW to produce 76.5 GPH of 120F water at an 80F rise.
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: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (repeated violation)
    Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information. CHINESE AND SPANISH INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
    Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
    1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
  • Food Storage / Preventing Contamination (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed raw beef stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
    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.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed chopped garlic in oil at 69F stored at 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: 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. PUT IN A PREP REFRIGERATOR
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not nonabsorbent, and/or smooth:Observed towels used under cutting boards
    Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean at Frequency to Preclude Accumulation
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: Gaskets on both of the Elite Series 2 door prep refrigerators
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Modifications to FDA Food Code/Section 6-402.11, Toilet Rooms Required with Seating, Not Accessed through Food areas, Accessible at all hours of operation
    Observation: Observed one unisex restroom, 5 employees and and 30 seats in the food establishment.
    Correction: A maximum of 15 seats is permitted with one restroom. The number of employees subtracted from 15 seats if the number of seats permitted in the establishments.
  • Handwashing Sink / Mix Valve or Combination Faucet , Water at 100°F
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink behind the cash register was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
  • Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests. Black Flag, Raid Roach spray (2) - DISCARDED
    Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination.
02/20/2013Routine

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