| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/15/2015 | Risk Factor | |
All temperatures taken internally.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
1) vinyl cover torn on chair in kitchen
2) lid to chest freezer is taped and off the hinges (hinges appear to be missing)
3) make table door off hinges (unit not in use for cold holding at time of evaluation)
4) base of grease trap corroded
5) one door gasket torn on reach in freezer
6) shelves beginning to show sign of corrosion/rust in the reach in refrigerator
Correction: Repair as needed.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following has accumulations of grime and debris:
>>Cart near fryers
>>Side of fryers
>>Bottom shelf of the 2-door freezer
>>Freezer and refrigerator handle soiled.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap*
Observation: An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level next to the 3-compartment sink is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
Correction: Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less that 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
Observation: Lighting not sheilded/shatterproof:
1) inside both reach in refrigerator and freezer
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Lights out over the cookline.
Correction: Replace lights.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The physical structures are in poor repair:
1) corner trim on floor at cookline is not secured to floor on left side and duct taped on right side
2) crack in wall above kitchen-side entry
3) floor corroded around grease trap
4) upper door frame to back area is in poor repair
5) floor drain cover (next to grease trap missing)
6) small areas of wall pitting right of the three compartment sink
7) small areas of wall damaged along three compartment sink
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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03/11/2015 | Routine | |
- Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics (repeated violation)
Observation: Improper mortar and pestle used (molcajete).
Correction: Remove from facility.
- 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 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
1) vinyl cover torn on chair in kitchen
2) lid to chest freezer is taped and off the hinges (hinges appear to be missing)
3) make table door off hinges (unit not in use for cold holding at time of evaluation)
4) base of grease trap corroded
5) one door gasket torn on reach in freezer
6) trim missing on laminate supporting microwave oven
7) shelves beginning to show sign of corrosion/rust in the reach in refrigerator
Correction: Clean, repair, replace as needed.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the hand sink in the kitchen.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Section 53 - 3170 - Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The physical structures are in poor repair:
1) corner trim on floor at cookline is not secured to floor on left side and duct taped on right side
2) crack in wall above kitchen-side entry
3) floor corroded around grease trap
4) upper door frame to back area is in poor repair
5) floor drain cover (next to grease trap missing)
6) small areas of wall pitting right of the three compartment sink
7) small areas of wall damaged along three compartment sink
Correction: Maintain the physical structures in good repair and proper adjustment.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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10/17/2014 | Routine | |
all food temperatures observed are internal.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: The person in charge failed to describe the symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food.
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.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods (chili, spaghetti sauce) in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition. These food items may be reheated for immediate service and may not reach an internal temperature of 165* and thus is considered a ready to eat food.
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.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods (corrected on site)
Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that eggs may be served raw and/or undercooked.
Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
- Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics
Observation: Improper mortar and pestle used (molcajete).
Correction: Food contact surfaces shall be durable, non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. Provide a mortar and pestle that meet these requirements such as smooth plastic.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: Chlorine test strips not provided.
Correction: Provide chlorine test strips to ensure sanitizer solutions are safe and in adequate range.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
1) vinyl cover torn on chair in kitchen
2) lid to chest freezer is taped and off the hinges (hinges appear to be missing)
3) make table door off hinges (unit not in use for cold holding at time of evaluation)
4) base of grease trap corroded
5) one door gasket torn on reach in freezer
6) trim missing on laminate supporting microwave oven
7) shelves beginning to show sign of corrosion/rust in the reach in refrigerator
Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair and proper operation.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Un-used/unnecessary equipment stored on premises
Correction: see: fryer filter, cloth towel dispensers in restroom, coffee brewer on floor.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Soft-sided buckets re-used for food storage.
Correction: Discontinue using these buckets for food storage. Provide approved multi-use containers.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
Observation: Lighting not sheilded/shatterproof:
1) inside both reach in refrigerator and freezer
2) light lens (cover) is cracked in back area
Correction: Properly shield the light bulbs or replace with shatterproof bulbs.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories (see hand sink-mop sink) used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Lighting insufficient:
1) at vent hood system (light bulb burned out too) and food prep area--measured 30-41 foot candles
2) at three compartment sink (measured at 4 foot candles)
Correction: Increase lighting to at least 50 foot candles at vent hood/prep area and at least 20 foot candles at three compartment sink area (however, if table adjacent to the sink is to be used for food prep lighting shall be upgraded to 50 foot candles as well).
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The physical structures are in poor repair:
1) corner trim on floor at cookline is not secured to floor on left side and duct taped on right side
2) crack in wall above kitchen-side entry
3) floor corroded around grease trap
4) upper door frame to back area is in poor repair
5) floor drain cover (next to grease trap missing)
6) small areas of wall pitting right of the three compartment sink
7) small areas of wall damaged along three compartment sink
Correction: Maintain the physical structures in good repair and proper adjustment.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Wall not clean around the three compartment sink.
Correction: Clean.
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05/30/2014 | Routine | |
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted
Reminder: Certified food manager certificate due to expire 10/27/13. Bring to 1320 Lasalle Ave and renew.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following were found to be in poor repair
>>Lid damaged chest freezer
>>Gasket torn two door freezer
Correction: Repair/replace
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Single service commercially manufactured food container reused for beans and other ready to eat food
Correction: Do not reuse single service items
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The following were found to be dirty
>>Hood and hood filters
>>Drip tray stove dirty
>>Inside of stove
Correction: Clean and maintain
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Light out dishroom
Correction: Restore to operational
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Grout damaged under cookline
Correction: Repair
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09/25/2013 | Routine | |
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The exterior surface of the chest freezer lid is damaged.
Correction: Repair.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
Observation: The up right refrigerator and the up right freezer interior lights are missing their shatter proof covers.
Correction: Replace or install a shatter proof bulb.
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02/04/2013 | Routine | |
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted. 2013 Operator Permit issued.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The chest freezer lid is damaged and has been repaired using white duct tape.
Correction: Repair. All equipment should be durable, smooth, easy to clean, and non absorbable.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
Observation: The shatter proof light cover's are missing from the double door freezer and the double door refrigerator.
Correction: Replace shields or install shatter proof shields.
- Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
Observation: The mop is not hung to dry.
Correction: Install a mop rack so the mop can be freely hung when not in use.
- Pests - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds - Insects, Rodents, and other Pests
Observation: The light fixture above the TV in the dining area has multiple dead insects.
Correction: Clean.
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11/05/2012 | Routine | |
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The facility does not have a digital thermometer.
Correction: Provide a digital thermometer to ensure the temperature of thin food products such as fish filet's and shrimp.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: >> The chest freezer has excessive ice build up.
>> The left door on the make table is broken off the hinges.
Correction: >> Defrost the chest freezer.
>> Repair the left make table door.
- Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability (repeated violation)
Observation: The handsink at the front line does not have a garbage can.
Correction: Provide a garbage can at the handsink.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: The reach in refrigerator and reach in freezer light shields are missing.
Correction: Replace light shields over bulbs in both units.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The drain cover is missing on the floor drain to the 3 compartment sink.
Correction: Replace drain cover.
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07/11/2012 | Routine | |
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observation: There was a used disposable glove found in the fish breading.
Correction: Remove glove. Disposable gloves are to be used once and then discarded.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There is no digital thermometer in the facility.
Correction: Provide digital thermometer.
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor (repeated violation)
Observation: There is not a "No Smoking" sign at the entrance to the facility or inside.
Correction: Post sign.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: Sinks in ladies/men's room's are not sealed to the wall.
Correction: Seal sinks to the wall.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The following was in poor repair:
>> Make table door was broken off it's hinges.
>> Chest freezer lid hinges are broken.
Correction: Repair.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Blanching pans and thin plastic commercial food containers were observed washed and stored with the clean dishes.
Correction: Single use dishes and utensils should be used once and discarded.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The exterior of the right fry cabinet is heavily soiled with old grease.
Correction: Clean.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Clean cooking utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
Observation: There was no trash can at the handsink.
Correction: Provide trash can.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The floor drain vent cover adjacent to the 3 compartment sink is missing.
Correction: Replace.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mop not being hung to air dry.
Correction: Freely hang mop to allow it to completely air dry.
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04/03/2012 | Routine | |
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following were found to be in poor repair
>>Reach in freezer icing up
>>Reach in freezer gaskets torn
>>Door broken on prep refrigerator
Correction: Repair/replace
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The following were found to be dirty
>>Oven racks
>>Top of water heater
>>Fryer cabinets
Correction: Clean and maintain
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Lighting was insufficient in the following areas
>>Light out under hood
>>Light out upright freezer
Correction: Replace bulbs to increase lighting
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12/21/2011 | Routine | |
All food temperatures are internal.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
Observation: Facility does not have a no smoking sign at the front door.
Correction: Provide a no smoking sign at the front door.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:
- oven rack
- interior of the fryer cabinets
- back of chest freezer
Correction: clean.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand sink in the back.
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.
- Lighting, Intensity (corrected on site)
Observation: The hood lights were not turned on under the hood.
Correction: Ensure the lights under the hood remain on while the equipment is in operation.
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09/20/2011 | Routine | |
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The person in charge could not provide a tip sensitive food temperature measuring device.
Correction: Obtain at least one tip sensitive food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following items were found to be in poor repair
>>Chest freezer lid cracked
>>Ice build up 2 door reach in freezer
>>Gasket torn 2 door reach in freezer
>>Left prep table door loose
Correction: Repair/replace
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The following surfaces were found to be dirty
>>Racks above 3 vat sink
>>Drip tray hood
>>Filters hood
Correction: Clean and maintain
- Critical: Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory*
Observation: Handsink dishroom blocked
Correction: Remove plastic trays
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The following physical structure were found to be in poor repair
>>Tile floor cracked around floor drain
>>Wall damaged above faucet 3 vat sink
>>Floor tiles under 3 vat sink
>>Plastic edge cover, floor tiles under cookline loose
>>Door damaged women's restroom
Correction: Repair
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05/10/2011 | Routine | |
Interim permit is issued, expires May 1, 2011. All violations must be corrected by that date.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: Exterior of fryers are dirty
Correction: Clean and maintain
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: Roller cart dirty
Correction: Clean and maintain
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Small hole near the 3 door refrigerator on wall
Correction: Fill hole and paint so that surface is smooth durable, and easily cleanable
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Vent hood dirty
Correction: Clean and maintain
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03/31/2011 | Routine | |
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
- End caps are missing on the roler cart
- Racks in the 3 door reach in are rusted
- 2 door freezer gaskets are torn
Correction: Install end caps on the cart, replace the refrigerator racks, replace the torn gaskets.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
- Roller cart
- Exterior of fryers
- Exterior of the chest freezers
- Single service clam shell rack
- Make table gaskets and doors
Correction: Clean.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: There is a burned out light bulb under the vent hood
Correction: Replace.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The following physical structures are in poor repair:
- rubber trim near the chest freezer is loose
- Holes in the office door
- hole in the wall near the fuse box
Correction: Secure the trim, and fill the holes in the wall so that they are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: The following physical structures need cleaning:
- wall left of the hand sink
- exterior of the office door
- wall around the three compartment sink
- wall around the water heater
- ceiling tiles above the three door refrigerator
- floor tiles around the chest freezer
Correction: Clean or replace
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03/23/2011 | Routine | |
All food temperatures are internal.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
Observation: Container of fish was left uncovered.
Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
- Gasket on the reach in freezer
- gasket on the reach in refrigerator
- End cap missing on the flour cart.
Correction: Repair/replace.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
- Stove drip tray
- exterior of fryers
- interior of fryer cabinets
- flour cart
- fan in the back
Correction: Clean.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The stopper on the hand sink is broken.
Correction: Repair.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Light bulb is burned out under the hood.
Correction: Replace.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The wall is damaged near the office door
Correction: Repair.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: The followign physical structures need cleaning:
- floor under the fryers
- wall behind lemondade container
- wall behind 3 vat sink
- wall behind the chest freezer
- wall behind the water heater
- rust stains on the floor at the chest freezer
- Floor tiles are discolored at the water heater
Correction: Clean, or replace.
- 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.
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01/04/2011 | Routine | |
All food temperatures are internal.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
- Hood vent
- Grill drip tray
- Breading cart
- Refrigerator shelves
Correction: Clean.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
Observation: Light bulb in the upright freezer is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: The freezer light bulb is burned out.
Correction: Replace the bulb.
- Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: Observed mice droppings behind the chest freezer.
Correction: Contact a state licensed pest controller to abate the issue.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Facility had a chemical spray bottle that was 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.
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09/13/2010 | Routine | |
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