Kelly's Gingernut Pub, 133 Mason Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Kelly's Gingernut Pub
Address: 133 Mason Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 331-3222
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 12/04/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Discussed inspection report with the operator. Provided a copy of the report to the operator.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food was observed in the 2 door refrigerator next to the cook line and low boy sandwich refrigerator. Operator properly covered all food items.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Operartor removed raw meats and stored them under the RTE foods.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods stored in the refrigeration unit next to the cook line were not properly dated for disposition. Operator labled all items during inspection.
    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.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Lid to sandwich prep station was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the sandwich prep lid to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the sandwich prep lid, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Exhausthood, filters, and wall behind the cookline.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwash station at next to the dish washer station is being used to clean equipment and utensils. Operator removed pots from sink.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
12/04/2015Routine
Facility was clean and orderly. Good hot and cold holding temperatures were noted during inspection. Operator was observant and helpful during inspection. Good date marking noted,
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw raw shrimp. Inspector noted 2 bags of shrimp thawing on counter. Inspector instructed foodservice staff on proper thawing methods.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process. Shrimp thawed using cool running water under 70F.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The person in charge could not provide a 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 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: True sandwich preparation refrigerator lid was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Insulation is exposed and could contaminate food items stored underneath lid.
    Correction: Repair the Sandwich preparation lid to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the True sandwich preparation refrigerator, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
08/26/2015Routine
Inspection report was discussed with the operator.
  • Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification*
    Observation: Inadequate record keeping system for clams and oysters when removed from their tagged or labeled container.
    Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that would preserve the source identification when removing 1 or more tagged or labeled shellstock from their containers. The system must ensure that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container is not commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw fish over lettuce and apples.
    Correction: Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Warewashing Machines, Sanitizer Level Indicator
    Observation: The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
    Correction: Alter or replace the warewashing machine so that an audible or visual warning is given when more chemical sanitizer needs to be added.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine and a quat test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Dump sink at the bar..
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the soda nozzle in the bar has an accumulation of fountain syrup residues.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of residues that become encrusted.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: All dishes and utinsel that are coming out of the warewash machine.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
03/31/2015Routine
Inspection conducted and discussed with person in charge.
  • Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
    Observation: The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu are not properly identified by astericking to disclosure statement.
    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 astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There are no properly working test kits provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions (mechanical warewash-chlorine, 3-Vat sink-quat).
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine and quat test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting boards 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.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
10/21/2013Routine
Inspection discussed with person in charge.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a Quat test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food contact surfaces of the soda holster/dispenser were observed soiled with accumulations of food/syrup residues
    Correction: Clean food-contact surfaces of soda holster/dispenser at a frequency to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces.
  • Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location
    Observation: Severals large dented cans not being separated into a designated area for credit, redemption or return.
    Correction: Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
02/08/2013Routine

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