Moe's Italian Restaurant, 103 N Broad St., Kenbridge, VA 23944 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Moe's Italian Restaurant
Address: 103 N Broad St., Kenbridge, VA 23944
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 434 676-6637
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 03/29/2016

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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 of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (Eggs over produce)
    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)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. (Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice)
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the prep table is not nonabsorbent. (Bare wood)
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • 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: bus cart
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor in prep and dish areas (peeling and missing paint) and ceiling in dish area (damaged and missing tiles) are 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: Doors in the facility 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.
  • Floors - Absorbent Materials on Floors - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Absorbent materials (cardboard) are being use on the floor as a floor covering.
    Correction: Cardboard may not be used on floors. Cardboard can become soiled and attract insects and rodents, and become a nuisance to the food operation.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers of maintenance chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Air freshner stored next to pizza trays)
    Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
03/29/2016Routine
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (corrected on site)
    Observation: The cutting board(s) in the prep area 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.
  • 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: Two door freezer (outside and bottom of interior), legs of wooden table, microwave and small oven on prep station, trash can in prep area
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Clean plates were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor of prep area and dish area / storage area is not maintained in good repair. (Peeling paint)
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Door between prep area and storage area and walls by three compartment sink 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.
  • Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Working containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly labeled. (Spray bottle by three compartment sink)
    Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
12/16/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the cold holding units and freezers.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • 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: Door of white reach in freezer
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwash station at the prep area is being used for purposes other than washing hands. (Ice from beverage cups in sink)
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    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.
09/29/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the chest freezer. (Beef Patties)
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • 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: large plastic seasoning containers under steel prep table
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Clean plates were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the prep area.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Dressing Areas and Lockers - Designation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Suitable facilities to store aprons are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions
    Correction: Provide suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors throughout the prep and dishwashing areas are not maintained in good repair. (Peeling paint)
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor in the dishwashing area 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.
06/11/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in freezer in prep area.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the wooden prep table is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. (Exposed bare wood)
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • 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: shelving under prep tables
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards
    Observation: Floor in front and rear prep areas and not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable. (Paint on floor observed to be peeling )
    Correction: Design mats and duckboards to be removable and easily cleanable.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Doors throughout the facility noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Facility 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.
02/23/2015Routine
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (In container with no sanitizer solution)
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwash station at the prep area is being used for purposes other than washing hands. (Wait staff dumping drink cups into sink)
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling tiles missing in the dish room
    Correction: Replace the missing ceiling tiles in the dish room
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Floors in prep area and dish are not maintained in good repair (Paint peeling off the floor)
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • 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.
11/07/2014Routine
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the chest freezer in the prep area.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • 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: floor mixer
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the prep area. (Soap dispenser had dead batteries)
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Paint on floor in the back storage / dish room is peeling.
    Correction: Repair the peeling paint on the floor.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Missing ceiling tiles in the back storage / dish room.
    Correction: Replace the missing ceiling tiles.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in the dish area 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.
08/05/2014Routine
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Oil and case of chips on floor in storage room);Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • 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: 2 burner stove
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Paint on floors in prep area and storage area peeling
    Correction: Repaint the floor to create a surface that is smooth, easy to clean and non absorbent
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling in storage area has missing and damaged ceiling tiles
    Correction: Repair or replace the damaged and missing ceiling tiles
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Exhaust hood over the pizza oven noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Facility 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.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. (Broken equipment and cardboard in storage area)
    Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label. (Detergent spray bottle in dish washing area)
    Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
05/30/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the cold holding units throughout the facility.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. (Raw Chicken stored of sandwich steaks)
    Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. (Ice scoops stored in ice machine with handle in contact with ice)
    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.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Paint on floor in prep area and dish / storage area is peeling.
    Correction: Repaint the floors in these areas.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Chest Freezer in rear storage area has paint peeling on the interior.
    Correction: Repair the interior of the chest freezer or replace the unit.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling tiles in dish / storage area are damaged / missing.
    Correction: Repair or replace the ceiling tiles.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Exhaust hood filters in the prep / cooking area 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.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
    Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Working containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly labeled. (Spray bottle of bleach in dish area not labeled)
    Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Containers of maintenance chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Aerosol can of spray adhesive and spray bottle of cleaner store on shelf next to food products)
    Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
03/12/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (Eggs stored over produce)
    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.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the freezers in the prep area.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the sandwich prep 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.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwash station at the prep area is being used for purposes other than washing hands. (Ice observed in the hand sink)
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the prep area (Automatic hand soap dispenser was inoperable, not providing soap for hand washing)
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Dish washing detergent stored over soda syrup)
    Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
12/18/2013Risk Factor
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in freezer in prep area.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
    Observation: A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
    Correction: Use a chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
  • Dressing Areas and Lockers - Designation
    Observation: Suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions. (Employee personal items stored in food storage area.)
    Correction: Provide suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Ceiling tiles missing in the dish area.
    Correction: Replace the ceiling tiles.
08/23/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). (Eggs stored over tea and tomato sauce)
    Correction: Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used in the dish machine was not at an acceptable concentration. (0ppm at inspection)
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F. (Operator repositioned tubing in sanitizer bucket and primed the machine. Chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm upon correction)
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwash stations throughout the facility are being used for purposes other than washing hands. (Equipment stored in sink)
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
05/20/2013Risk Factor
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in freezer.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the two door 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.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor (repeated violation)
    Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
    Correction: Post of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The Person in Charge could not produce an appropriate food temperature measuring device to verify cooking temperatures of thin foods such as meat patties or fish filets.
    Correction: A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.
  • 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 test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • 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: microwave, toaster and mixer
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Clean tableware were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.(plates at service area and at sandwich prep refrigerator)
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
  • Refuse Receptacles
    Observation: Outside waste grease container not covered.
    Correction: Ensure the container remains covered at all times when not in use.
  • Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
    Observation: There are no outside refuse containers at the facility. (Facility is storing trash in bags on a trailer until the town does a trash pickup)
    Correction: Increase the number of approved refuse containers in the facility to prevent the accumulation of debris.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees (by handsink in dish area)
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Premises has accumulation of construction debris in the side yard.
    Correction: Maintain the premise free of litter.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers of maintenance chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
03/12/2013Routine
Pre-Opening Inspection. No food in facility. APPROVED FOR PERMIT
  • Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
    Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
    Correction: Post of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
  • 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: Reach-In refrigerators, Gaskets on large prep refrigerator, Fryer exhaust pipe, Bins in small prep refrigerator, 3 Door Refrigerator walls and shelves, 2 door refrigerator door tracks..
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Exposed bare wood over counter / service area
    Correction: Paint or seal the wood to provide a smooth, easy to clean and nonabsorbent surface
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Hinges on large line refrigerator missing
    Correction: Replace the missing hinges
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Exposed bare wood under handsink
    Correction: Paint or seal the wood to provide a smooth, easy to clean and nonabsorbent surface
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Gasket on 2 door freezer in need or repair
    Correction: Repair or replace the gaskets
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Sinks in restrooms 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.
  • 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.
02/11/2013Routine

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