Juke Box Diner, 46900 Community Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Juke Box Diner
Address: 46900 Community Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 430-4000
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 06/01/2015

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Inspection findings

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NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The Gyro meat was not sufficiently reheated.
    Correction: Rapidly reheat food for hot holding to 165°F or above within 2 hours.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Gyro meat not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cut tomatoes at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Food
    Observation: The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the walkin is missing.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning*
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: ice deflector in the ice machine.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with ice and before use.
06/01/2015Routine
All PHF's acceptable except cut tomatoes which were discarded. Hot water is excessive at the three vat sinks. Three vat sink needs only 110 degrees F. Mechanical dishwasher was satisfactory.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cut tomatoes at improper cold temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the fan guards in the walkin refrigeratoe had accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or may contaminate uncovered foods.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: One hand sink is in disrepair and the floor sink at the diswasher needs a thorough cleaning.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures. Clean the floor drain at the dishwasher.
10/17/2014Routine
Needs improvements.
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Several PHF's were at improper temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
03/31/2014Risk Factor
Needs improvements !
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Eggs and coffee creamer at improper cold temperatures
    Correction: Ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: many prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Critical: Handwashing Lavatory*
    Observation: There are not an adequate number of handwash lavatories on site. (See 12 VAC5-421-2280)
    Correction: Install additional lavatories to increase the employee's opportunity to wash hands routinely. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: hand sink does not work and floor drain at the dishwasher needs cleaning.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
    Correction: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
11/15/2013Routine
Also investigated complaint # 29696. No evidence was found to support that complaint.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to this condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plumbing connections at the mop sink are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
06/25/2013Follow-up
Clean, well run restaurant.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Cutting board and can opener.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections at the mop sink are leaking.
    Correction: Fix the leak Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
06/05/2013Routine
NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS. CALL FOR A REINSPECTION.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Critical: Temperature, Cooking - Raw Animal Foods* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The gyro meat was not cooked to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
    Correction: Continue to cook the meat to heat all parts to 145°F or above for 15 seconds.
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding*
    Observation: The beef and veggie chilis were not reheated in the microwave oven to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
    Correction: Ensure potentially hazardous foods that are cooked, cooled, and reheated in a microwave for hot holding are reheated so that all parts of the food reach 165°F or above and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Beef and veggie chilis were at improper hot holding temperatures.
    Correction: Ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: Many repared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the walkin refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The person in charge could not provide an appropriate food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board(s) in the food preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting boards , large and small.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the fan guards in the walkin had accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or can contaminate uncovered foods.attract insects and rodents.
  • Grease Trap
    Observation: The grease trap is odorous.
    Correction: Clean the grease trap and ensure it does not leak vapors.
12/12/2012Routine

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