- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces observed not properly held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration.
Correction: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under section 4-501.114
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Grapes leaves (45 F), cooked lamb (46 F), and yogurt (45 F) observed cold holding at improper temperature in the right 3-door preparation unit. TCS product was relocated and a service call was placed by the manager on duty.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent
Observation: Wiping cloths observed improperly used under some of the cutting boards.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The caulking around the wall in the back preparation area was observed in need of resealing.
Correction: Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be installed to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment by being: (1) Sealed
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean (repeated violation)
Observation: Interior/exterior surfaces of the fryer cabinets observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur and to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: Some knives stored in a container in the preparation area observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: Some of the light bulbs in the kitchen cook-line were observed in need of replacing.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Floor surfaces under and around equipment observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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.
- Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager (manager needs to transfer his/her Prometric certificate to a Northern Va certified food manager certificate).
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
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01/21/2016 | Routine | |
Ceiling vent above the dish area observed damaged. Several light shields observed missing in the kitchen. The ceiling above the mop sink area was observed damaged. The vent above the 2-door True freezer observed in need of cleaning. Interior of the fryer cabinets observed in need of cleaning. Remember to keep tops of preparation food units closed during service times that are not as busy. Cold hold TCS food at 41 F or below. High temperature dishmachine checked using a thermolabel. Renew Northern VA Certified Food manager card at ORS Interactive - 6066 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22041 (703) 533-7600
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: Interior of the bulk ice machine chute observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Equipment/Cooking and Baking/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Interior of the ovens observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: The cavities and door seals of ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment must be cleaned to prevent encrustations that may impede heat transfer necessary to adequately cook food. Encrusted equipment may also serve as an insect attractant when not in use. Because of the nature of the equipment, it may not be necessary to clean cooking equipment as frequently as the equipment specified in section 4-602.11.
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07/13/2015 | Risk Factor | |
High temperature dishmachine checked using a thermolabel. Chlorine sanitizer in the wiping cloth buckets checked using the provided test strips.
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee observed drinking from an uncovered container in the kitchen preparation area.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths observed not properly stored in the chemical sanitizer between use.
Correction: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under section 4-501.114
- Reheating for Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Container of marinara (91 F) and a container of hot yogurt (97 F) observed not properly reheated before hot holding. Product had been placed on hot line but was reheated to 165+ by the person in charge.
Correction: Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 74ºC (165ºF) for 15 seconds. When food is held, cooled, and reheated in a food establishment, there is an increased risk from contamination caused by personnel, equipment, procedures, or other factors. If food is held at improper temperatures for enough time, pathogens have the opportunity to multiply to dangerous numbers. Proper reheating provides a major degree of assurance that pathogens will be eliminated. The potential for growth of pathogenic bacteria is greater in reheated cooked foods than in raw foods. This is because spoilage bacteria, which inhibit the growth of pathogens by competition on raw product, are killed during cooking. Subsequent recontamination will allow pathogens to grow without competition if temperature abuse occurs.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The interior of the door to the dough refrigeration was observed damaged. One of the back utensil storage drawers was observed damaged and not staying in the track.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Cutting Surfaces
Observation: Preparation line cutting board(s) observed heavily scratched and scoured.
Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces.
- Warewashing Machine, Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Interior and exterior of the warewashing machine observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the interior and exterior surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: Interior of the fryer cabinets observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The cold water faucet to the preparation sink was observed leaking when turned on.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Observation: Some ceiling light shields observed missing in the kitchen.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: Disposable paper towels were not properly provided at the back kitchen handsink.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: The hole above the mop sink area was observed in need of repair.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The warewashing area was observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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.
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01/26/2015 | Routine | |
Do not prop the front door open or the walk in cooler.
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration (bleach).
Correction: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under section 4-501.114
- Cooling Methods, Food containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Food container of rice was not arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and/or loosely covered, or uncovered while cooling. The rice was moved to shallow pans and loosely covered.
Correction: When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Eggplant, cous cous, and grilled vegetables were observed cold holding at the improper temperature range of 45-48ºF. The walk in cooler was propped open during to unload deliveries. The temperature of the walk in was lowered.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The "True" (large) 2 door freezer door is in poor repair.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Outer Openings, Protected (corrected on site)
Observation: The front door was observed propped open.
Correction: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
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05/08/2014 | Routine | |
Eliminate mouse droppings in the storage room.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/25/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding
Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed the following foods in the True 3 door prep unit (right) cold holding at improper temperatures:
1. Cut Tomatoes w/ onion 52 F, diced tomatoes 59 F, House dressing 56 F, garlic sauce 57 F In top portion of unit
2. Beef 48 F, chicken 48 F, rice 49 F in the bottom portion of unit.
The unit was observed to have been turned up (inside dial was on 0). Unit was turned down to 7. Foods were placed in walk-in until unit cooled down to proper ambient temperature.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Not Potentially Hazardous/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Surfaces of the inside of the ice machine are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
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06/27/2013 | Risk Factor | |
Store raw meats below ready to eat foods.
- Critical: Package Integrity (corrected on site)
Observation: Dented cans observed in the dry storage are not in good condition.
Correction: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation/Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Ready-to-eat foods are not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods in a few refrigerators.
Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food.
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils/Preventing Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. Food storage containers in direct contact with food in the prep refrigerators.
Correction: Food shall only contact surfaces of: (A) Equipment and utensils that are cleaned as specified under Part 4-6 of this Code and sanitized as specified under Part 4-7 of this Code
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration
Correction: and/or not laundered daily.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing sink by the warewashing area is used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee observed washing out pastry bag.
Correction: A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Sinks used for food preparation and warewashing can become sources of contamination if used as handwashing facilities by employees returning from the toilet or from duties which have contaminated their hands.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
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01/24/2013 | Routine | |
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