Remember to test sanitizer solution when it is at 75 F.
Typed copy of the report will be mailed.
- Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation (repeated violation)
Observation: The insect control device that electrocutes or stuns flying insects is located over the dry storage food shelf.
Correction: Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. Insect electrocution devices are considered supplemental to good sanitation practices in meeting the Code requirement for controlling the presence of flies and other insects in a food establishment. Improper design of the device and dead insect collection tray could allow dead insect parts and injured insects to escape, rendering the device itself a source of contamination.
- Outer Openings, Protected
Observation: Air gaps were observed at the threshold of the front 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
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01/04/2016 | Routine | |
Obtain your Limited Northern Virginia certified food mangers card and email/fax a copy to CIL.
No grease trap.
- Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Observation: The insect control device that electrocutes or stuns flying insects is located where dead insects may cause contamination by being impelled or falling onto exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and/or unwrapped single service and single use articles (dry goods shelf).
Correction: Install control devices shall be installed so that: (1) The devices are not located over a food preparation area
- 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
- Controlling Pests (Critical)
Observation: Fruit flies were observed near the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under sections 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Effective measures must be taken to control their presence in food establishments.
- Permit to Operate/Responsibilities of Permit Holder
Observation: The 2015 permit is not posted in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
Correction: Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
- Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site)
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager. Corrected by instruction. CFM information was given to the person in charge.
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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01/08/2015 | Routine | |
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
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.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
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01/02/2014 | Routine | |
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution is not provided.
Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Testing devices to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions are required for 2 reasons: 1. The use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer during the final rinse step to ensure sanitization
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: Beverage Air" 1-dr refrigerator observed stored on the floor.
Correction: Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be installed to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment by being: (1) Sealed
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
Observation: Mop sink is not clean and/or maintained.
Correction: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained and used as specified under section 5-205.11. Handwashing facilities are critical to food protection and must be maintained in operating order at all times so they will be used.
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility
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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01/16/2013 | Routine | |
1. POS hand washing sink is missing a splash guard.
2. Refrigerated display case freezer is on order, not installed yet.
CO 1200485 approved.
Please submit application with fee at: 800 S Walter Reed Dr. Arlington, VA 22204
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Observation: A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at POS handwashing sink.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: The POS handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
- Handwashing Signage
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at POS handwashing sink 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.
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12/17/2012 | Pre-Opening | |
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