King Street Blues (Catering), 112 N. St. Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314 - Caterer inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: King Street Blues (Catering)
Address: 112 N. St. Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Type: Caterer
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 11/04/2015

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This visit was made to conduct a risk based assessment of the catering operation. No food preparation for catering was being done at the time of the visit. The following issues require attention:
1. - Time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) shall be properly cooled from 135° F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Cool TCS foods using the following methods:
a. placing foods in shallow pans
b. separating the food into smaller thinner portions
c. using rapid cooling equipment such as a walk-in cooler
d. keep food uncovered until properly cooled to 41 °F
e. using containers that facilitate heat transfer
Note: Rice that had been prepared that day was transferred to two shallower pans and placed in an ice bath. The temperature will be monitored by the food worker to ensure that it cools to 70°F in two hours and to 41°F in a total of 6 hours. Once the temperature of the rice has reached 41°F it will be covered and placed in the walk in refrigerator. Thank you
- Person in Charge will try to contact the health department the next time they are preparing for a large catering event. Thank you.
*Repeat Observations are Subject to Civil Penalty

  • Critical: Cooling Potentially Hazardous Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that the following potentially hazardous foods were not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours: Pulled pork meat in a covered tray in the walk in refrigerator was at 47°F and had been prepared the night before. It was first smoked and then finished in the oven as per Person in Charge.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hoursand from and 135°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Foods that have been temperature abused must be discarded. Two trays of pulled pork were discarded by the Person in Charge.
  • Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees. Men's bathroom is not provided with a handwashing sign.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees to notifiy them to wash their hands. Handwashing sticker provided to the Person in Charge to place in the bathroom.
11/04/2015Risk Factor
This visit was made to conduct a 30-day inspection of your catering operation. No catering was being done at this time.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
04/10/2015Routine
This visit was made to conduct a pre-opening inspection for the addition of a catering permit. The facility has adequate equipment for performing catering (majority of catering equipment kept in van). Number of food deliveries increases when catering jobs are booked.
Recommend issuance of AHD permit.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/04/2015Pre-Opening

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