Lin's Garden, 3925 Hampton Blvd. Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Lin's Garden
Address: 3925 Hampton Blvd. Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 423-4005
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 01/07/2016

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Permit expires 12/2016.Hood sticker expires 6/2016-(GEMA Kitchen Hood & Exhaust Cleaning).Maintain temperature logs on refrigeration coolers daily.Dry stoarage,restroom,Dumpster area Ok.
  • Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(Sugar,Salt,MSG)
    Correction: at Grill Area
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.(Bag Of Onions).
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.( Food used within 1-2 days according to CFM/owner)
    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.Maintain date marking via Health code requirements.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Standup Freezer's were observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.(Ice/Frost builtup interior of units/shelves).
    Correction: Clean/Remove ice buildup from the equipment 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 clean/remove ice/frost buildup in the freezers, replace it with one's that meet the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.Free of ice buildup/Defrost units.
01/07/2016Routine
Permit expires 12/2015. Hood sticker due 12/23/2015.Maintain temperature charts on all refrigeration units daily.Test strips and metal stem thermometer 0-220*F on site
  • Utensils - In-Use; Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between and no handle to dispensing utensil (Bowel)
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils 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 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 every 4 hours. 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. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (Sitting on counter)
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Contact Surfaces; Cleanability*
    Observation: The food contact surface of the Kenmore,Frigidaire freezers are not accessible for cleaning and inspection.(Ice Buildup/needs defrosting)
    Correction: Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection: 1. without being dissambled
  • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
    Observation: Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of Chicken Wings.(Non food grade bags and unlined containers/plastic).
    Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Pots and Pans were found stacked wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.(Cardboard for shelving).
    Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.Cardboard Boxes/use for shelving purposes).
10/19/2015Routine
Permit expires 12/2015.Hood sticker expires 12/2015.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Freezer's were observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.(Ice buildup/needs defrosting).
    Correction: Clean and defrost the freezers, 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 adjust/defrost the freezers, replace it with one's that meet the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the back kitchen area handsink.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials. Corrected on site.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.Cardboard under surfaces of deep fryer area.
    Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.Use cleanable,smooth, non absorbate surface material for surface protection.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops and brooms 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.
07/13/2015Routine
Permit expires 12/2015.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored in a commonly wet or soiled location.Bag of onions stored on floor in front of prep station table.
    Correction: Protect food from contamination by storing the food in a clean and dry location.Store 6" above floor level.
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
    Observation: Bowel used for scoop for dispensing sugar from stoage container/bin.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.Use hand scoop with handle.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: internal oven area racks of roasted pork oven/smoker..
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food-contact surface of equipment and racks Discard carbonized racks and pans due to lack of cleanability.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the floor area behind grill area.roasted pork oven had accumulations of grime and food debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Kitchen floors in the entire facility is noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must 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.
04/28/2015Routine
Maintain temperature logs for all refrigeration units daily.Hood system dated/sticker expires 6/2015.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.(Siting out on counter surfaces)
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.Corrected on site.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Deep fryer strainer baskets (2) were observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.(Wire mesh broken in areas of baskets).
    Correction: Replace/Repair the strainer baskets, 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 strainers,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: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or ice: Accumulation of frozen ice back wall area of walkin freezer..
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean and free of ice buildup.
01/14/2015Routine
Note: Discontinue use of cardboard for shelving protection.Discussed with owner on this issue.Permit expires 12/2014.Hood system due for inspection-Sticker expired 9/2014.Maintain temperature logs daily for refrigeration units.Restroom and dumpster area OK.
  • Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(Grill Area-Sugar,Salt,MSG,Chicken powder base)
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (Sitting out on counter surfaces)
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.Corrected on site.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Walkin Freezer was observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.(Ice build-up on compressor/food product cases), Kenmored freezer-needs defrosting, and deep fryer strainer in disrepair.
    Correction: Repair the equipment 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 equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.Deep fryer strainer volunitarily discarded.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Knifes,cutting utensils.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.Corrected on site.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the counter areas where single service plates,cups etc. are stored had accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the kitche handsink.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials. Corrected on site.
10/17/2014Routine
CFM Certificate posted and Health Permit.FHC current.Maintain temperature logs/refrigeration units daily.Otside dumpster area and restroom clean.
  • Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
  • Food Labels
    Observation: Foods not properly labelled.
    Correction: Foods, whether packaged from the provider,packed within the establishment,or contained in working containers are required to conform to specific labeling laws.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required*
    Observation: Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.(Mop Sink).
    Correction: Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor wall juncture in covening is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.(Around walkin refrigerator).
    Correction: Cove floor wall juncture covening to no larger than a 1/32 inch space.
  • Outer Openings; Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.(Back door needs weather stripping).
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
07/18/2014Routine
Notes: Hood system due for cleaning on 9/26/2014.Maintain temperature logs for all refrigeration units daily(open/closed)..Outside dumpster area and restroom clean.
  • Wood, Use Limitation
    Observation: A piece of wood is being used for shelving which is used as a food contact surface.
    Correction: Discontinue use of wood for this purpose. All food contact surfaces must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent, to prevent deterioration and to maintain an easily cleanable surface.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops and brooms 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.
04/07/2014Routine
Permit expires 12/2014.Restroom and dumpster area Ok.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Contact Surfaces; Cleanability*
    Observation: The food contact surface of the lowboy refrigerator is not accessible for cleaning and inspection.(Cardboard used for protection of spillage)
    Correction: Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection: 1. without being dissambled
01/15/2014Routine
Hood sticker posted and current.Maintain temperature charts.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Prep area,3 compartment sink area,walkin coole, and Leader reach-in cooler bottom shelve area.(Cardboard used on flooring area also walkin cooler)l
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean and free of cardboard/food debis/residue
10/03/2013Routine
Left temperature charts for refrigeration unit documentation.Hood sticker current expires b12/3/2013. Maintain temperature logs for refrigeration units daily.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the lowboy prep unit shelving area had accumulations of grime and debris, cardboard used fro shelving protection.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.Discard use of cardboard at this area.Maintaintain cleaning of stainless steel shelve area.
07/29/2013Routine
Permit expires 12/2013.Maintain temperature logs on refrigeration units daily.CFM and Permit Posted.Hood scheduled for cleaning in July 2013.Have Contractor post/affix new sticker for cleaning.
  • Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(Grill Area containers/Sauces etc)
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: (Smoker-Not Clean).
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food-contact surface of equipment and trays/racks inside of unit. Discard carbonized pans due to lack of cleanability.
05/01/2013Routine
Permit expires 12/2013.Hood system sticker expired 12/3/2012.Update cleaning and post current hood inspection sticker.Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration and freezer units daily.
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (repeated violation)
    Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
    Correction: 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.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of food residue,(liquid from raw chicken product and/or other debris: ( Electric Slicer).
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean and free of food residue from previous cutting.
02/20/2013Routine

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