Linda's Cafe, 7525 Tidewater, Norfolk, VA 23505 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Linda's Cafe
Address: 7525 Tidewater, Norfolk, VA 23505
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 374-0213
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 07/10/2015
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Inspection findings

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Temperature dials on the refrigerators were turned down. Food was just delivered. Temperatures have decreased in the refrigeration units once units were adjusted properly. Monitor units to ensure proper temperatures are kept at all times. Unpack food from cardboard boxes to increase the efficiency of airflow in the refrigerators. Ensure freezer units are defrosted regularly.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The certified food manager could not provide a small diameter metal stem food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain a small diameter metal stem food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of all food items of various thickness in the establishment.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
07/10/2015Routine
Recommended for health permit renewal.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food: Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Bacon was cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food: Cold Holding*
    Correction:
  • 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 other debris: ventilation hood filters, ice machine deflector plate.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
11/12/2014Routine
Ensure fire suppression equipment is inspected regularly. Recommended for health permit renewal.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: popcorn kettle
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
01/08/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.09/04/2013Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chili in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    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 - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: conveyor oven.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
04/30/2013Routine
Recommended for health permit renewal.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food: Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Vegetable soup was observed cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (corrected on site)
    Observation: The inside of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the inside of the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
12/14/2012Routine

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