Today I conducted a Risk Factor Inspection and discussed with management the following: 1. Continue to reiterate the Employee Health Policy with all staff members, new and existing. 2. Continue to monitor your refrigeration temperatures and ensure all units are equipped with working, visible, accurate temperature gauges. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at 703-246-2444. Thank you and keep up the great work. No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/11/2015 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. NOTE: Update the menu and provide a copy to the Health Department with in 30 days.
- Critical: Consumer Advisory Required for Raw or Undercooked Animal Food
Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: Grilled Mediterranean Salmon and Faroe Island Salmon
Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. Place Asterisk on the food items. Update the menu and provide a copy to the Health Department with in 30 days.
- Critical: Consumer Advisory, Disclosure Provided
Observation: The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods as raw/undercooked or identification of the animal-derived foods by asteriking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Update the menu and provide a copy to the Health Department with in 30 days.
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06/08/2015 | Routine | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct an investigation based on a complaint received by the Health Department. Complainant indicated that they had become ill after consuming trout and fries on 12/26/14. During today's visit temperature logs for 12/26/14 were reviewed. All cook temperatures recorded digitally were observed in compliance (trout, 147F and salmon, 161F, cod 154F). Trout cold-holding and cooking temperatures were observed in compliance. Trout species is rainbow trout, farm-raised from Idaho. Employee health policy is in place at the establishment. Proper glove usage and safe food handling was observed. No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/31/2014 | Complaint | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a risk factor assessment. If you have any questions, please call (703) 246-2444. Thank you for your time today. No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/10/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: butter (softened at room temperature) at 63F on prep table
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. NOTE: DURING TODAY'S VISIT USE OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS WELL AS A POSSIBLE PRODUCT ASSESSMENT OF SALTED BUTTER.
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02/12/2014 | Routine | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a complaint inspection in conjunction with a risk factor assessment. Complainant alleged they had become ill after consuming cod at the establishment. During today's visit, cod cooking temperature was observed to be in compliance. Facility has an established HACCP plan for food temperatures and regularly monitors and records these temperatures. Cooking temperatures for date indicated by complainant were reviewed through HACCP Manager, and were found to be in compliance. See risk inspection for all other temperatures. Foodborne illnesses were discussed during today's inspection as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (703) 246-2444. Thank you for your time today. No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/06/2013 | Complaint | |
Today’s inspection was to conduct a risk factor assessment in conjunction with a complaint inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment. It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cheese, 45F in flat top refrigerator, pasta 50F in 4DRW refrigerator.
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. CHEESE MOVED TO ANOTHER UNIT TO COOL. PASTA DISCARDED.
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09/06/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Used ice cream scoop was not observed stored properly.
Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food) with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, 3) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized, 4) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, 5) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.
- Critical: Consumer Advisory Required for Raw or Undercooked Animal Food
Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food items that may be served raw and/or undercooked: salmon.
Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. Add asterisk to meats which may be sold undercooked on the menu.
- Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WAS PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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08/13/2013 | Routine | |
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