- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation/Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination
Observation: Raw meats observed stored over readay-to-eat items in walk-in and prep unit.
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.
- Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Multiple containers of spices observed not properly labeled.
Correction: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient, when the consumer has specifically requested that it not be used, may result in severe medical consequences. The mistaken use of food from unlabeled containers could result in chemical poisoning.
- In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Observation: Observed utensils stored in standing water.
Observed scoops stored in containers (rice and salt).
Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises (repeated violation)
Observation: Food observed stored on floor in walk-in, freezer and area near freezer.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and/or install an approved, durable and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Thawing
Observation: Observed foods thawing improperly (shrimp in standing water and shrimp and beef on counter).
Correction: Corrected by instruction.
Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 5ºC (41ºF) or less
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Observation: Observed the following items at improper cold holding temperatures:
sprouts in water, 64F
Correction: salad, 54F
- Equipment and Utensils/Durability and Strength
Observation: Microwave across from wok area is not NSF approved.
Correction: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed to be durable and capable of retaining their original characteristics so that such items can continue to fulfill their intended purpose for the duration of their life expectancy and to maintain their easy cleanability. If they can not maintain their original characteristics, they may become difficult to clean, allowing for the harborage of pathogenic microorganisms, insects, and rodents. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed so that parts do not break and end up in food as foreign objects or present injury hazards to consumers. A common example of presenting an injury hazard is the tendency for tines of poorly designed single service forks to break during use.
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: Observed rear hand sink not properly sealed to the wall.
Correction: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: (1) Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment
- Cutting Surfaces
Observation: Observed cutting boards heavily scored/scratched.
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.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: Dirty dishes/utensils stored as clean. Corrected by properly cleaning.
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.
- Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (corrected on site)
Observation: Dish machine observed not sanitizing. Corrected by using 3 comp.sink/maintenance called and repaired.
Correction: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. Sanitization is accomplished after the warewashing steps of cleaning and rinsing so that utensils and food-contact surfaces are sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Leak observed at sanitizer basin of three comp. sink.
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.
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: Observed two lights out under the hood.
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: Observed an accumulation of grease above grill.
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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04/09/2015 | Routine | |
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: An open beverage container and/or a closed beverage container not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed.
Correction: A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils/Preventing Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. Soiled cup used as a scoop in container of heavy brown sauce in walk in. Removed.
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
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of circular vegetable peeler stored as clean was not clean to sight and touch.
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.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance
Observation: The handwashing station at the back kitchen area is being used as a dump station.
Correction: The handwashing facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
- Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers
Observation: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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11/06/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee observed eating while chopping vegetables at the kitchen preparation table.
Correction: An employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Container of chopped garlic in oil and a container of beans sprouts observed stored out at room temperature on the cook-line (70 F - 74 F). Product was placed under refrigeration by the person in charge.
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/Cooking and Baking/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: The microwave cavity was observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: The cavities and door seals of microwave 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.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Round metal food container observed stored in the handsink next to the 3-compartment sink.
Correction: The handwashing facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
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07/28/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (repeated violation)
Observation: Food employees failed to wash their hands before donning gloves for working with food.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean, exposed portions of arms (B) After using the toilet room (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in 2-403.11(B) (D) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food (H) Before donning gloves for working with food and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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.
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observation: Observed food stored on the floor in the freezer and the walk-in cooler.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: Surfaces of the soda gun at bar is 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 time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed the handwashing sink next to the dish machine being used for purposes other than handwashing (container of herbs in sink).
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.
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03/28/2014 | Routine | |
All violations were corrected.
Lotus Grill my return to the normal inspection schedule.
Remember to get another Certified Food Manager.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 11/25/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food. Handwashing poster given to the CFM.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean, exposed portions of arms (B) After using the toilet room (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in 2-403.11(B) (D) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food (H) Before donning gloves for working with food and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: An open beverage container not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed. [Removed].
Correction: A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Frozen shrimp are not thawed properly. Running water was turned on.
Correction: Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 5ºC (41ºF) or less
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Egg broth soup was not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Sprouts cold holding at the improper temperature of 74ºF. The sprouts were observed sitting on the counter. [Removed]
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.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding, Eggs (corrected on site)
Observation: Shell eggs not treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae were not stored in a refrigerated unit with an ambient air temperature of 45ºF or less. A container of raw shell eggs was sitting on the counter. [Removed].
Correction: Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae shall be stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 7ºC (45ºF) or less.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing sink located near the warewashing machine is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A container of herbs was observed in the handsink basin. [Removed].
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
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11/15/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Demonstration/Knowledge/Responding Correctly to the Inspector's Questions (corrected on site)
Observation: The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment in the 3 compartment sink.
Correction: Based on the risks inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the hazard analysis and critical control point principles, and the requirements of this Code. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. The areas of knowledge include explaining correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
- Demonstration/Knowledge/Responding Correctly to the Inspector's Questions (corrected on site)
Observation: The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of the required temperatures and times for the safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and reheating of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food). Temperatures were discussed with the CFM and a handout was given to the CFM.
Correction: Based on the risks inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the hazard analysis and critical control point principles, and the requirements of this Code. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. The areas of knowledge include stating the required temperatures and times for the safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and reheating of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food).
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: (REPEAT) A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean, exposed portions of arms (B) After using the toilet room (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in 2-403.11(B) (D) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food (H) Before donning gloves for working with food and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: (REPEAT) An open beverage container and/or a closed beverage container not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed.
Correction: A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: An employee was eating and drinking on the prep refrigerator.
Correction: An employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site)
Observation: (REPEAT) Tightly covered egg broth soup was not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Garlic and oil on the counter cold holding at the improper temperature of 72ºF. Discarded.
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.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: (REPEAT) All handwashing sinks are not maintained so that they are accessible at all times for employee use. 1. Teapots were observed in the bar handsink basin. 2. Plastic containers were observed in the kitchen handsink basin.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing station at the bar is being used as a dump station.
Correction: The handwashing facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
- Handwashing Signage (corrected on site)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees. (Kitchen handsinks).
Correction: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. A sign or poster is required to remind food employees to wash their hands.
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11/05/2013 | Risk Factor | |
Follow-up after a CFM-administrative conference. The CFM is present, therefore, enforcement is removed and the facility may return to normal business operations. However, the facility will remain under probation until 09/16/2014. If during this period, there's no certified food manager on duty during an inspection/visit by Health Department, the license may be suspended and establishment may be closed for at least 24 hours.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/17/2013 | Follow-up | |
1. Follow-up to check walk-in refrigerator for proper cooling and cold holding. The WIC has been repaired
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: Methods used for cooling soup can not be accomplished with the time and temperature criteria. A pot of soup, tightly wrapped with plastic sheet observed in walk-in refrigerator at 76F.
Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (1) Placing food in shallow pans
- Cooling Methods, Food containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Food container of noodles, found in walk-in refrigerator at 67F, was not arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and/or loosely covered, or uncovered while cooling.
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
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07/24/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Tofu (54F), Spring rolls (52F) and Mungbean sprouts (51F) were observed at improper cold holding temperature in the walk-in refrigerator.
Correction: (relocated) - 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/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The walk-in refrigerator is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design. Some parts are on order now and CFM told that it will be taken care by tomorrow.
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.
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07/22/2013 | Follow-up | |
The facility is granted an additional 48 hours to comply and repair the walk-in refrigerator, or other, an NOV will be taken or any other necessary step will be taken on Monday, July 22, 2013.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Tofu (57F), Spring rolls (54F) and Spring roll stuffing (58F) were observed at improper cold holding temperature in the walk-in refrigerator.
Correction: (relocated) - 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/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The walk-in refrigerator, observed at 59F is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
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.
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07/19/2013 | Follow-up | |
1. Hood filters are in need of cleaning.
2. Walk-in refrigerator is not maintaining/cooling foods at 41F. A follow-up visit will be performed after 24 hours.
3. Do not store/leave any foods on floor.
4. Don't leave dish racks on floor.
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee did not clean their hands and/or exposed portions of their arms before engaging in food preparation and/or working with clean equipment or after other activities that contaminate the hands.
Correction: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under section 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean, exposed portions of arms (B) After using the toilet room (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in 2-403.11(B) (D) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food (H) Before donning gloves for working with food and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Open beverage containers not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed.
Correction: A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (repeated violation)
Observation: The following foods were observed at improper cold holding tempeature:
1. Egg rolls (47F), Tofu (47F) and Sprouts (48F) in walk-in refrigerator.
2. Egg rolls (46F), Pork (46F) and Chicken (48F) in "Fagor" 1-door prep refrigerator.
3. Summer rolls (75F), Veggie rolls (77F) and Mungbean sprouts in water (84) were also found at improper cold holding temperature - (discarded).
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.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding, Eggs (corrected on site)
Observation: Shell eggs not treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae were not stored in a refrigerated unit with an ambient air temperature of 45ºF or less. A container of raw eggs stored on kitchen shelf at ambient temperature (85F).
Correction: Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae shall be stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 7ºC (45ºF) or less.
- Critical: RTE, PHF(TCS), Date Marking/On-Premises Preparation
Observation: Spring rolls prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours are not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
Correction: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. A date marking system that meets the criteria of this section may include: (1) Using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: Bar handwashing sink had a pitcher with basil leaves in basin and is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
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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07/18/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: Open beverages observed on shelving in kitchen.
Correction: A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands
- Linens and Napkins, Use Limitation
Observation: Linens and/or napkins are used in contact with food.
Correction: Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and the linens and napkins are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Because of their absorbency, linens and napkins used as liners that contact food must be replaced whenever the container is refilled. Failure to replace such liners could cause the linens or napkins to become fomites.
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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.
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observation: Food observed on floor in walk-in, walk-in freezer and storage room.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and/or install an approved, durable and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Food Preparation/Protection From Environmental Sources (corrected on site)
Observation: Water pitcher is stored under paper towel dispenser.
Correction: During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. Food preparation activities may expose food to an environment that may lead to the food's contamination. Just as food must be protected during storage, it must also be protected during preparation. Sources of environmental contamination may include splash from cleaning operations, drips from overhead air conditioning vents, or air from an uncontrolled atmosphere such as may be encountered when preparing food in a building that is not constructed according to Food Code requirements.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding
Observation: Egg roll (48F), rice (48F), and cooked meat (47F) are improperly cold holding in walk-in.
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.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent
Observation: Cloths are lining shelving.
Cloth observed under cutting board- CORRECTED.
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/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Walk-in is 48F and not capable of maintaining foods at 41F or below.
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.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles/Storing
Observation: Dish racks observed on floor.
Correction: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Utility Lines/Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
Observation: Horizontal piping at bar is laying on floor.
Correction: Secure off of floor. Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings. Floors that are of smooth, durable construction and that are nonabsorbent are more easily cleaned. Requirements and restrictions regarding floor coverings, utility lines, and floor/wall junctures are intended to ensure that regular and effective cleaning is possible and that insect and rodent harborage is minimized.
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site)
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
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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02/05/2013 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/28/2012 | Follow-up | |
CO Not approved.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Ice bin at bar does not drain properly (it does not drain to floor drain).
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.
- Outer Openings, Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Threshold at bottom of rear exit door is not low enough. Small gap observed.
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
- Physical Facilities/Repairing (repeated violation)
Observation: Walk-in and walk-in freezer thresholds (side and bottom) and stainless steel plate along wall with ansul system are not sealed.
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.
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12/27/2012 | Follow-up | |
CO not approved
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent
Observation: Bar cabinets are not sealed.
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.
- Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Observation: Exhaust hood does not work.
Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. If a ventilation system is inadequate, grease and condensate may build up on the floors, walls, and ceilings of the food establishment, causing an insanitary condition and possible deterioration of the surfaces of walls and ceilings. The accumulation of grease and condensate may contaminate food and food-contact surfaces as well as present a possible fire hazard.
- Handwashing Sink, Installation
Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at the bar was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
Correction: Make the necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
- Refuse/Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Observation: There is no covered receptacle in the toilet room used by females.
Correction: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Garbage containers should be available wherever garbage is generated to aid in the proper disposal of refuse.
- Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Observation: The toilet room is not completely enclosed and/or provided with a tight-fitting and/or self-closing door.
Correction: Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
- Outer Openings, Protected
Observation: Air gap observed at rear exit door.
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
- Handwashing Signage
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
Correction: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. A sign or poster is required to remind food employees to wash their hands.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: The following observed in need of repair:
- cove base in office is not caulked
- floor in office is not caulked
- thresholds missing to walk-in and walk-in freezer
- bottom and side of walk-in are not sealed.
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.
- Drying Mops
Observation: No mop rack.
Correction: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mops can contaminate food and food preparation areas if not properly cleaned and stored after use. Mops should be cleaned and dried in a sanitary manner away from food flow areas.
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12/19/2012 | Pre-Opening | |
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