Noodles & Company, 5900 Kingstowne Towne Ctr #130, Alexandria, VA 22312 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Noodles & Company
Address: 5900 Kingstowne Towne Ctr #130, Alexandria, VA 22312
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 671-0179
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 02/25/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
  • Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: cooking oil stored in unmarked bottles along cookline
    Correction: A foodworker labeled the bottle. Unless a food item can be easily recognized, all foods and ingredients removed from their original containers and stored in working containers shall be labeled using the common name of the food. For example: cooking oils, salt, sugar, flour, spices, herbs, etc.
  • Critical: Quaternary Ammonium Compound Sanitizer Solution Concentration per Use Directions (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, the quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the wiping cloth bucket at zero (0) ppm total quaternary ammonium compound.
    Correction: The sanitizer dispenser was empty. The bottle was replaced and the bucket refilled and was measured within acceptable limit (200ppm).The quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in this facility shall have a minimum concentration of at least 200 ppm OR a concentration between 150-400ppm based on the manufacturer's use directions and using the appropriate test kit.
02/25/2016Routine
Today’s inspection was to conduct a risk factor assessment. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please free to call 703-246-2444. Thank you.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		08/29/2014Risk Factor
  • Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: redbell peppers
    Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods. Discarded
11/05/2013Risk Factor
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Tobacco Use / Proper Food Employee Drinking Containers
    Observation: Two open drinking containers on prep table stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    Correction: Food employees may have beverages in the kitchen areas as long as they are covered and consumed through a straw and stored in a manner that will prevent contamination to food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items.
  • Equipment & Utensils / Air-Drying or Adequate Draining Required
    Observation: Plastic containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.
  • Light Bulbs / Locations where Shielding is Required
    Observation: Light bulb(s) over 3-vat are not covered by a protective shielding.
    Correction: Provide light bulbs that are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Mops in Air-dry Position
    Observation: Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Store mops in a position that allows them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
04/15/2013Routine

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