Noodles And Company, 15785 Wc Commons Main St, Midlothian, VA 23113 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Noodles and Company
Address: 15785 Wc Commons Main St, Midlothian, VA 23113
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 379-0990
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 04/24/2015

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Inspection findings

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Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer & quaternary test kit. The dish machine reached an adequate hot sanitizing temperature. The sanitizer set-ups were adequate. Adequate employee health policy in place. Health permit posted & visible.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.
    Correction: Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: The first set of double light bulbs in the walk-in cooler are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulbs with coated or shatter-resistant bulbs.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by repairing or replacing the self-closure on the rear exterior door.
04/24/2015Routine
NOTES:
* Violation corrected at the time of inspection.

  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Knife stored between cold-holding equipment. Ladles being stored in stagnant water.
    Correction: RELOCATED. Ensure in-use utensils are being stored in approved safe manner that will not potentially contaminate food contact surfaces.
12/09/2014Routine
Establishment with an adequate meat food stem thermometer & quaternary test kit. Dish machine reached an adequate hot sanitizing temperature. Adequate employee health policy in place. Health permit posted & visible.
Additional food temperatures (degree Fahrenheit) meatballs 34, 34, 35, chicken pot-stickers 35, 35, hummus 34, 34, basil pesto 34, 35, produce 35, 36, 34, 34, liquid eggs 35, 34, 34, light cream 35, 34, 35.

  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Repair or replace the rear exterior self closure door device.
08/15/2014Routine
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer & quaternary test kit. The dish machine reached an adequate hot sanitizing temperature. Adequate employee health policy in place. Health permit posted & visible. Excellent monitoring of product temperatures and reheating temperatures by staff was observed during inspection.
cooked pasta 35, 36, 37, 37, 37, 38, 38, 37, 38, 37, cooked noodles 36, 37, 37, 38, 37, sliced red onion 39, 37, 37, cut red peppers 39, 38, 38, milk 37, 37, 38, 36, 36, 38, pork 37, 36, 38, 38, curry sauce 35, 35, 34, 36, pad Thai sauce 188, 37, 37, 37, peanut sauce 36, 36, 37, hummus spread 37, pot stickers 37, 38, 38, 36, basil pesto 37, 38, 37, tofu 36, 37, 37, 36, liquid eggs 36, 36, 37, 37, pasta fresca 200+, penne rosa 198+, 187+, pesto cavatappi with shrimp 202, pasta dishes 200+, 195, 214, 202, 196+, 205+, stroganoff 37, 38, 38
Reheating items: Alfredo sauce 189+, Thai curry soup 209, stroganoff sauce 190+, tomato basil bisque 194+, cheese sauce 168.
Cooling of six chicken breast: All breast went from above minimum cooking temperatures to 40 or below within 20-25 minutes. (walk-in cooler)

  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Repair/replace self-closure on rear exterior door.
04/09/2014Routine
There are no violations noted during inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/20/2013Routine
Notes:
Dish wash machine and 3 VAT sink is not in operation due to plumbing issues, recommended to switch to single service articles until plumbing connections get repaired. Maintenance call was placed during inspection.
Manager to call EHS at (804)221-7828 and report.

  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Mop sink, dish washer and 3 VAT sink drains are clogged.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
09/17/2013Routine
All critical violations must be corrected within 10 days, Non-critical violations must be corrected within 30 days.
Discussed proper hand washing procedure before unloading clean items.

  • Critical: Hands - When to Wash*
    Observation: A dish washer employee failed to wash his hands between handling soiled and clean utensils.
    Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the hand sink in dish wash area are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the Beverage Air reach-in cooler.
    Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
06/10/2013Routine
Additional Food Temperatures:
Raw Chicken(CH)- 34.
NOTES:
* No violations observed during inspection.
* Verified employee health policy, food thermometers, sanitizer concentrations, test kit, and high temp dish machine.
* Grease trap serviced on 11-30-12. Smell is very strong in rest-rooms.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/18/2012Routine
There are no violations noted during todays inspection.
The facility is clean and well maintained.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/07/2010Routine

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