Independence Elementary School, 915 E Main St P O 429, Independence, VA 24348 - Public Elementary School Food Service inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Independence Elementary School
Address: 915 E Main St P O 429, Independence, VA 24348
Type: Public Elementary School Food Service
Phone: 276 773-2722
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 02/04/2016
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Inspection findings

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New manager is knowledgeable and responsive. Facility is clean, organized, well-stocked, and brightly lit. Dish machine is currently using 180F test strips to verify the sanitize cycle on the machine. Only 160F is needed. It is recommended that facility either obtain 160F test strips, or buy a maximum registering thermometer to run through the machine.
This operation has seen a complete turn over of staff, but remains well-controlled.
HACCP records review: HACCP plan, cook log (phased out and replaced with time as PHC form), cooling log, reheating log, refrigeration log. Reminder to manager---ensure records verification is completed at least once per month.
A full school inspection, separate from the food facility, as conducted at this time as well. Reviewed at inspection were all bathrooms, water fountains, halls and entryways, water supply and sewer connection. Noted at inspection were :
*A minor roof leak is causing dripping in one of the hallways. The work order for this leak has already been drafted.
*Shower in the boys bathroom in the gym does not have a functional light. Maintenance will replace the bulbs.
*A number of sink-mounted water fountains in the classrooms do not work or have inadequate flow. Maintenance staff state that the students use the hall fountains.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored in a commonly wet location. Packaged food in the walk-in freezer is stored under a raining condensate drip that has overflowed catch pans, causing food packaging to be contaminated with condensate. Boxes are sheeted with ice, and the floor is being covered with ice. Condensate drip is a hazard to spread contaminants
    Correction: as water moves through seams, down walls, and across vent grates, it will pick up bacteria, mold, soil, and physical contaminants.
02/04/2016Routine
Professionally run commercial kitchen with well trained staff, good organization, abundant stocks and lighting, and effective communication among staff. Management evidences active control over operations. Facilities have seen some improvements since the last inspection, with elimination of fly dirt in some background areas, replacement of stained tiles over the kitchen, replaced light shields, and improved lighting. The new cooler needs to be watched as this is the second time it has been debited for improper temperatures. Twice daily checks of an actual food product should be used with this cooler to ensure display and actual temp are the same. Maintain at or below 41F.
HACCP records review: Cook temps, line temps, thermometer calibration, reheating, cooling, equipment temps. Discussed some points with management to fine tune proper HACCP record completion.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Horizon reach-in cooler cold holding at improper temperatures (44F). Deli meats and cheeses in cooler were 44F.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Food was relocated and unit was turned down at inspection.
09/01/2015Routine
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep areas due to heavily stained light shielding (panels are badly yellowed).
    Correction: Replace darkened light panels to allow proper lightint intensity to reach food prep surfaces.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Ceiling tiles over kitchen, and drop power outlet are soiled and in need of cleaning. The ceiling tiles are darkened to yellow with cook residues. The drop outlet over a food prep table is covered in old fly specks.
    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.
04/22/2015Routine
A very well-run school kitchen. Manager is thoroughly versed in food safety, and was properly cooling large blocks of cooked meat when the inspector arrived. Facilities at this school are dated, and work space is very tight, but operation runs smoothly and efficiently. Staff are well trained, and without prompting were checking temperatures on cooked food and completing HACCP records. Frequent handwashing was evident. Old refrigeration units have been replaced with a new stainless steel reach-in cooler. HACCP records review: HACCP plan (needs signature sheet in-house), Cooling & Reheating log, Refrigeration Temps log, Damaged/Discard log, Thermometer Calibration log, Cook log, Line Item Temps log (using wrong form for this, but data are good). Records are kept in real time with review by manager.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: New reach-in cooler was cold holding at improper temperatures. Diced fruit in cups was 44F. As this food had been cupped this morning, a second non-TCS food was checked to verify cooler function. 1-gallon jug of BBQ sauce was found to be out of temp as well.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Unit was was turned down at inspection.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (corrected on site)
    Observation: The backflow prevention device installed on the mopsink is being overridden with the use of valves (gang valves) downstream of the vaccuum breaker and continuous pressure from water being turned on.
    Correction: Water was turned off at inspection, and lines were allowed to drain. Manager will ensure that pressure is relieved from system after each use.
12/17/2014Routine
*keep an eye on performance of refrigeration units-ambient temps a little high, but during time of heavy use opening/closing of refrigerator. Recommend servicing Traulsen and walk-in to ensure performance.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: @FOOD@ cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
05/15/2014Routine
very good!
No violation noted during this evaluation.		10/30/2013Risk Factor
No violations observed. Keep up the good work!
No violation noted during this evaluation.		03/22/2013Routine

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