Jersey Mike's Subs, 12703 Shoppes Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Jersey Mike's Subs
Address: 12703 Shoppes Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 502-3036
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 02/05/2016

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The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
  • Critical: PHF(TCS) Prepared from Ingredients at Room Temperature Cooled within 4 Hours (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item prepared from ambient air temperature ingredients is not being adequately cooled to 41°F or less within 4 hours:------------- one layer sliced tomatoes at 44F after cooling covered with plastic wrap in the Walkin Cooler.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cooled within 4 hours from 41°F or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient air temperature (i.e. reconstituted foods and canned tuna). UNCOVERED AND OBSERVED BELOW 41F WITHIN 20 MINUTES.
  • Clean Ice Bins, Beverage Dispenser Nozzles, Etc. per Manufacturer Specs. (repeated violation)
    Observation: Surfaces of beverage dispensing nozzles were observed in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
  • Equip/Utensils/Linens/Single-Service/Storage, Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that box of single service cups were stored directly on floor in an manner that exposed the item(s) to contamination.
    Correction: Store clean equipment, utensils, and linens in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. ELEVATED.
02/05/2016Routine
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a risk factor assessment inspection. Observed facility clean and organized. Three CFMs were present during today's inspection. EHS recommended to Owner/CFM to adjust the Meat/Cheese Display Cooler to hold below 41F due to the frequent opening. EHS provided Owner/CFM with and discussed the following handouts: Food for Thought Newsletter "How Cold Is It", Equipment Monitoring Log and Food Temperature Log.
  • Critical: Handwashing / When to wash hands (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food employees failed to wash gloves before putting on single use gloves after engaging in non-food related activities.
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash 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 of foodborne illness. DISCUSSED WITH OWNER/CFM, WHO DISCUSSED WITH FOOD EMPLOYEES PRESENT.
  • Critical: Hot Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 135°F or above (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:------meatballs at 115F at mini steam table.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature conrol for safety food) shall be held hot at a temperature of 135°F or above unless the permit holder is using "time as the public health control" as specified under 3-501.19.WATER IN STEAM TABLE WAS OBSERVED AT 135F. CFM TURNED UP TEMPERATURE AT THE MINI STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED REHEATED ABOVE 165F ON THE GRILL.
08/10/2015Risk Factor
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Two CFMs present during inspection, both knowledgeable.
  • Sanitizer Test Kit Required
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a bleach and quaternary ammonia test kit.
  • Clean Ice Bins, Beverage Dispenser Nozzles, Etc. per Manufacturer Specs.
    Observation: Surfaces of beverage dispensing nozzles at the customer fountain drink area are in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
02/02/2015Routine
  • Critical: Hot Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 135°F or above (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Meat balls =119-F.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be hot held at a temperature of 135°F or above unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19. ( Reheating to 165-F).
  • Handwashing Sink / Mix Valve or Combination Faucet , Water at 100°F (corrected on site)
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sinks throughout the facility was measured at a temperature less than 100°F. Observed temperatures were 82-F, and 79-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. (Tankless water heater adjusted water to above 100-F). The water heater must be able to provide adequate hot water during peak hours.
08/06/2014Risk Factor
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Tobacco Use / Proper Food Employee Drinking Containers (corrected on site)
    Observation: Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Opened beverage cup was stored directly above the slicing machine.
    Correction: Food employees may have beverages in the kitchen areas as long as they are covered and consumed through a straw and stored in a manner that will prevent contamination to food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items. (discarded beverage cup)
  • Critical: Reheat Commercially Processed Food to 135°F for Hot Hold (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat food taken from a commercially processed, hermetically sealed container, or food from an intact package from a food processing plant was not reheated to the proper temperature for hot holding:meat balls=92-F(after 2 hours).
    Correction: Ready-to-eat food taken from a commercially processed, hermetically sealed container or from an intact package from a food processing plant shall be reheated for hot holding to a minimum temperature of 135°F to be maintained in hot hold at 135°F or above. Reheated rapidly to 166-F)
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sliced tomatoes= 44-F, 48-F
    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. (relocated tomatoes to the walk-in for rapid chill to 41-F)
  • 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: Tuna salad
    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.(Discarded)
  • 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: Two drawer refrigerators and cold serving table.
    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. (Thermometers given to manager) Advised the certified food manager to obtain additional thermometers for use to replace broken and missing thermometers when needed)
  • 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.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the floor inside the walk-in freezer is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food. Clean the floor in the walk-in freezer.
04/24/2014Routine
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sliced tomatoes=50-F, 47-F
    Correction: chunk ham = 47-F, roasted beef = 44-F, pepper ham = 44-F.
  • Equip/Utensils/Linens/Single-Service/Original Package
    Observation: Beverage paper cups were observed stored unprotected at the serving counter.
    Correction: Single-service items shall be stored in a clean, dry location that is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. In addition, the single-service items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
  • 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. Unmarked spray bottles containing cleaning chemical solutions were noted inn the facility.
    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: Storage of Toxics, Not Above Food, Linens, Equip., Single-Svc. (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed that poisonous and toxic materials are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Bottles containing cleaning chemical solutions were stored next to the table top slicing machine in the back room.
    Correction: All poisonous and toxic chemicals or materials shall be stored below food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items to prevent contamination.
08/06/2013Routine
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sliced tomatoes=49-F, tuna salad =44-F
    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. (discarded)
  • 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. Unmarked spray bottle containing window clearing solution was noted at the back hand sink area
    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.
03/04/2013Risk Factor

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