Mike's Hot Dog Cart, 238 South Pine Street, Richmond, VA 23220 - Mobile Food Unit inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mike's Hot Dog Cart
Address: 238 South Pine Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Type: Mobile Food Unit
Phone: 804 379-3894
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 10/07/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Salsa, Cajun chicken, onions, salsa and sour cream cold holding at improper 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. Use more ice to maintain food temperature.
10/07/2015Routine
NO HEALTH PERMIT POSTED
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Tortillas stored in boxes on the sidewalk under the mobile unit.
    Correction: Protect food from contamination by storing the food in a clean and dry location.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Steak with the lid off was not properly hot holding.
    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: Chicken salad, turkey, ham, diced tomatoes improperly cold holding.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Add ice to cold storage units.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located accross the sidewalk - preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation.
05/13/2015Routine
No health permit posted - POST PERMIT
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces:
    -FIRE EXTINGUISHER
    -TRASH CAN
    -COOLERS
    -EQUIPMENT
    -FLOORS

    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Critical: Handwashing Lavatory* (corrected on site)
    Observation: There are not an adequate number of handwash lavatories on site. (See 12 VAC5-421-2280)
    Correction: Install additional lavatories to increase the employee's opportunity to wash hands routinely. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
11/05/2014Risk Factor
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the coolers and transport containers 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.
04/09/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.05/28/2013Routine
  • Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
    Observation: Single-service plastic forks observed not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
    Correction: Handle, display, or dispense single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
02/07/2013Routine
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Metal floor of mobile unit observed rusted/deteriorated, especially at juncture with side walls.
    Correction: Repair metal floor of mobile unit. Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
02/03/2012Routine

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