Omar's Carriage House Catering, 943 E Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Omar's Carriage House Catering
Address: 943 E Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 02/03/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor and wall juncture in where old door is, is not sealed.
    Correction: Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops and brooms 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.
02/03/2016Routine
Renew certified food manager's certificate before it expires. Gap at bottom on the inside, of sealed off door. Seal to the floor.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/23/2015Follow-up
Paper towel dispenser at hand basin not installed.
  • Jewelry - Prohibition (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
    Correction: Ensure employees are not wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. This section does not apply to a plain ring such as a wedding band.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
    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.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food: Cold Holding*
    Observation: Crab cakes 67'F, cold holding at improper temperatures, and ambient temperature glass door refrigerator 54'F.(Food in unit just made. No in unit more than an hour. Transferred PHF's to another unit and called a refrigeration repair tech.)
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Utensils stored in an unsealed wooden crate.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The certified food manager 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) are heavily scratched and scored and have carbon build-up. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.(voluntarily discarded)
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Clean Solutions (corrected on site)
    Observation: The in-use (wash, rinse, sanitize) water in the warewashing sink was observed to be heavily soiled or contaminated and utensils were washed, sanitized and rinsed.
    Correction: Drain the basin(s) and refill with fresh water and cleaning agents/sanitizers added as required for effective cleansing, rinsing and sanitization of equipment and utensils.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered
    Observation: There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
    Correction: Provide a cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
  • Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards
    Observation: Rug in kitchen and storage area.
    Correction: Design mats and duckboards to be removable and easily cleanable.
  • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
    Observation: Unsealed plaster on the wall behind the three compartment sink.
    Correction: Attach wall covering so it is easily cleanable.
  • Toilet Rooms; Enclosed
    Observation: Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
    Correction: Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
  • Outer Openings; Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Opening to the outside at the bottom of door that has been blocked off.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
07/09/2015Routine

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