Mcdonald's, 20961 Southbank Street, Sterling, VA 20165 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: McDonald's
Address: 20961 Southbank Street, Sterling, VA 20165
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 421-8814
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 12/09/2015

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Unfortunately, this restaurant has cockroaches.
  • Critical: Employee Health* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
    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.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability*
    Observation: The food contact surface of the lid to the ice machine is cracked
    Correction: Replace the lid to the ice machine.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist for cockroaches in the office.
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions in the office.
12/09/2015Routine
Purpose to investigate complete # 787175. There was no violation. For details see complaint inspection form this date.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/30/2015Complaint
Supervisors need training to properly use the three vat sink operation.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: The person in charge failed to explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the three vat sink are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
    Correction: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Correction:
03/16/2015Routine
NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS. FIVE REPEAT DEFICIENCIES.
  • Critical: Employee Health* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cut tomatoes at improper cold temperatures
    Correction: Ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (repeated violation)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: ice deflector and other equipment washed in the three vat sink.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the three vat sink are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
    Observation: The wall at the mop sink has a hole in it.
    Correction: Repair the hole at the mop sink.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The physical structure in the cafe area needs a thorough cleaning and is breeding insects.
    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.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist for various insects. Get pest control services immediately.
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
08/18/2014Routine
Needs improvements.
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the fan guards in the walkin freezer had accumulations of grime and blacdebris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: trays and utensils.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections at the three vat sink were leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (corrected on site)
    Observation: Mops 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.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist forflies.
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
12/16/2013Routine
NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS !
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cut tomatoes improper cold holding 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.
  • Refuse - Outside Storage Prohibitions
    Observation: Discarded products with food residue are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment.
    Correction: Provide enough pest and rodent proof refuse containers for the storage of all waste with food residue.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
    Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility. Employees drag bags with food residues along the sidewalk.
    Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary. Power wash the sidewalk and compactor area.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist for flies. A fly trap was saturated with fflies
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Change glue boards more often.
06/27/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Breakfast steak at improper hot holding temperatures.
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cut tomatoes at improper cold 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: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the sanitizing solution to 200 parts per million or otherwise identified by manufacturer's recommendations.
01/15/2013Routine

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