Mcgrady's Irish Pub, 946 Grady Avenue 16, Charlottesville, VA 22903 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: McGrady's Irish Pub
Address: 946 Grady Avenue 16, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 434 293-3473
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 02/05/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods (bacon) of animal origin stored over chili in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use in container.
    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.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chili hot holding at improper 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: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the upright 2 door 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 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the prep top and the upright cooler are in poor repair and the hand sink in the back kitchen has a hole in it, the handles to the freezer doors upright by the dishwasher are broken.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket and hand sink in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along the prep top are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents
    Observation: Dish soap needed at the three compartment sink.
    Correction: Obtain dish soap for the three compartment sink.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Slicer in need of wash, rinse and sanitizing.
    Correction: Wash rinse and sanitize the slicer after each use.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the window sill under the cutting boards, out side of the thermometer, and the dishwasher racks have 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.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
    Observation: Floor or floor covering in walk-in cooler is not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Repair or replace floor or floor covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
    Observation: Ceiling in the kitchen missing a few ceiling tiles and the ceiling is discolored and peeling it is not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Repair or replace ceiling to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor in the kitchen by the dishwasher noted in need of cleaning due to water from dishwasher.
    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.
  • Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
    Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
02/05/2016Routine
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Stored in water at room temperature.
    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. Operator corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) corn beef and beef brisquet in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 7 ago.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. 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. Operator discarded products during the inspection.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along the prep unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food contact surfaces of the meat slicer used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
    Correction: Clean food-contact surfaces of meat slicer no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces. Operator cleaned and sanitzed the slicer during the inspection.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Walk in floor is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors and walls under and behind equipment in the kitchen 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.
10/08/2015Routine
Establishment implemented temperature tracking system and are ensuring that products are cooked, cooled, and held at proper temperatures. Also, employee health policy and procedures reviewed with staff members.
Today, no risk factors identified during inspection. Facility actively correcting minor violations observed from last routine inspection.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
09/23/2014Risk Factor
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Feta cheese, and sliced cheese in the prep top and Meatloaf, potatoes, potatoe soup, bread pudding, steak and beef in the Walk-in cooler cold holding at improper temperatures for more than four hours.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Person in charge agreed to voluntarily discard meatloaf, potatoes, potatoe soup, bread pudding, steak and beef and any other potentially hazardous food in the Walk in cooler that has been out of temperature for more than four hours. Person in charge also agreed to voluntarily discard feta cheese and sliced cheese on prep top due to being out of temperature more than four hours.
  • Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
    Observation: The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
    Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
    Observation: The temperature measuring device located in the prep top is not easily readable.
    Correction: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a Chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting boards in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Good Repair and Calibration of Thermometers
    Observation: Observed food thermometer is not calibrated to ensure accuracy
    Correction: Calibrate food thermometer according to manufacturer's specification as necessary to ensure accuracy
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Slicer a food contact surface was not observed cleaned between working with ready-to-eat foods.
    Correction: Clean food contact surfaces of equipment between and after uses to prevent cross contamination.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the on the fryers, under the dishwasher, has accumulations of grime and debris. Condensate in the freezer.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents. Remove condensate from freezer.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label Sanitizer bottles not labeled.
    Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
04/01/2014Routine
Leaving updated employee health information for the operator and food and equipment logs to track temperatures.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
    Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wings and chili in the walk in cooler cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Operator discarded the foods found out of temperature during the inspection. Operator called will call a refrigeration company for the walk in cooler. Operator also truned the temperature down on the walk in cooler during the inspection. Leaving food and equipment logs for the operator to track and verify temperatures,
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food contact surfaces of the meat slicer used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
    Correction: Clean food-contact surfaces of meat slicer after use and no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces. Operaotr had the slicer washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the shelving outside of equipment has 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 (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar.
    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. Manager provided towels during the inspection.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors walls and ceiling in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning. Kitchen in the facility in need of a good detail 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.
12/11/2013Routine
Temperature controls in place. Recommend continued monitoring and recording of cooling temperatures.
Manager voluntarily discarded foods not in temperature.
Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine tested at an acceptable concentration of 50-100 ppm
Good progress on facility cleaning, keep up the good work and continue the process on daily basis.

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: chili and container of chicken wings cold holding at improper temperatures. Observed chili and chicken wings in walk in refrigerator cold holding at improper temperature.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
12/12/2012Risk Factor

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