| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 01/07/2016 | Routine | |
- Wall / Ceiling Covering / Nonabsorbent & Cleanable
Observation: Ceiling tiles in employee bathroom are absorbant and not-easily cleanable due to the pourous surface.
Correction: Replace ceiling tiles in the bathroom with smooth, easily cleanable and smooth surface as in the kitchen.
- Toilet Rooms, Enclosed / Self-Closing Door (repeated violation)
Observation: Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing hinge or closing mechanism for the toilet room door.
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03/26/2015 | Routine | |
Today’s inspection was to conduct a risk factor assessment. 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.
*Please be sure to keep cut tomatoes in the refrigerator.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please free to call 703-246-2444. Thank you.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/22/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Sanitizer Test Kit Required
Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a QUATERNARY AMMONIA test kit.
- Critical: Quaternary Ammonium Compound Sanitizer Solution Concentration per Use Directions (corrected on site)
Observation: When tested, the quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the 3-vat with a concentration of 150 ppm total quaternary ammonium compound.
Correction: The quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in this facility shall have a minimum concentration of at least 200 ppm OR a concentration between 200-400ppm based on the manufacturer's use directions and using the appropriate test kit. Sanitizer concentration was corrected.
- Equip/Utensils/Linens/Single-Service/Invert, Cover
Observation: Clean plastic wares were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward in serving cart.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered/inverted.
- Certified Food Manager/Certificate Process
Observation: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.
Correction: Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) within 10 business days. A copy of the photo identification card can be faxed to the food safety section at (703) 385-9568. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card will result in further enforcement action.
- Floor / Wall / Ceiling / Cleanability
Observation: Ceiling tiles at dry storage and employee bathroom are not easily cleanable.
Correction: Ceiling tiles should be nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Toilet Rooms, Enclosed / Self-Closing Door
Observation: Employee toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing hinge or closing mechanism for the toilet room door.
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02/28/2014 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/24/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy.
Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
- Critical: Handwashing / When to wash hands (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before putting on gloves and engaging in food preparation,
Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands OFTEN especially after handling trash, using the restroom, handling raw meats, handling soiled equipment and utensils, BEFORE putting on clean gloves, etc. Proper handwashing frequencies will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness.
- Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: cut tomato and cucumbers for salad.
Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods.
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04/18/2013 | Routine | |
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