On The Border #236, 11750 Fair Oak Shopping Center G213, Fairfax, VA 22033 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: On the Border #236
Address: 11750 Fair Oak Shopping Center G213, Fairfax, VA 22033
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 988-3577
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 12/04/2015

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a risk factor assessment inspection. EHS observed a complete consumer advisory disclosure asterisk, disclosure statement and reminder statement on the menu for salmon and mahi tacos. Per both CFM's present today, it is policy to always cook both items well done to 145F for 15 seconds. Consumer Advisory applies to only certain beef menu items such as fajita steaks. The following good active managerial control practices observed today:------CFM conducting hot holding and cold holding line checks, excellent cold holding temperature in the 30's F, excellent date marking and labeling, metal shallow pans and metal trays used on speed racks in the Walkin Cooler to facilitate rapid cooling of cooked menu items. As discussed, please continue to remind servers to not scoop beverage ice with the beverage cups, to use ice scoop and to keep ice scoop handle above ice and not laying on top of ice to prevent bare hand contact with a ice. Also please remind staff to fully push close the Walkin Cooler door as the self closing latch is currently not working. Also please remind staff to close all cookline doors and drawers completely shut when not in use. Critical: Hot Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 135°F or above (corrected on site) Observation: The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:-----------taco beef at 118F, shredded chicken at 114F. Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature conrol for safety food) shall be held hot at a temperature of 135°F or above unless the permit holder is using "time as the public health control" as specified under 3-501.19. OBSERVED REHEATED TO ABOVE 165F. Certified Food Manager/Certificate Process Observation: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc. Correction: Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided). A copy of the photo identification card can be faxed to the food safety section at (703) 653-9448. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card may result in further enforcement action. Handwashing Sink / Used for Hand Wash Only (repeated violation) Observation: Observed the handsink along the cookline being used rinse and ring out wet wiping cloth/towlels. Correction: Handsinks are to be used only for washing hands to encourage proper hand washing and to prevent contamination of cleaned hands. Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.	12/04/2015	Risk Factor
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Observed facility clean and organized. EHS observed the following good active managerial control systems in practice today: label with date and time is placed on prepared items, sanitzer buckets with correct levels placed in multiple locations, test kits for all sanitizers and vegetable washes used and food safety and cooking temperature education signs posted in multiple locations. EHS discussed with CFM the following topics: whole muscle beef requirement and proper glove usage in warewashing area. EHS provided CFM with handouts on the following: whole muscle intact definition and Employee Health handouts in English and Spanish (facility has policy and training information in place, however current information is missing training information on exposure requirements). CFM agreed to contact the food supplier to verify if beef menu items are whole-muscle intact. If written confirmation is obtained that beef menu items are whole-muscle intact, then the Consumer Advisory Disclosure is not required and the violation will be removed from the report. If written confirmation is not obtained, please correct all dine-in menu within 30 calendar days and correct carry-out menus at the next mass menu printing. Critical: Consumer Advisory, Disclosure Provided Observation: The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu without proper disclosure:----all steaks, sirloins and ribeyes. Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods as raw/undercooked or identification of the animal-derived foods by asteriking () them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. COOKING TEMPERATURE INFORMATION THAT IS POSTED AND FOLLOWED IS 145F. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN CONFIRMATION ON FILE THAT BEEF ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE WHOLE MUSCLE INTACT BEEF. Temp Meas Devices for Ambient Air Location Observation:* The temperature measuring device in the following mechanically refrigerated unit was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit (front of unit):-----all prep coolers. Correction: In a mechanically refrigerated unit the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature of a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Store the thermometer near the door of the unit. Handwashing Sink / Used for Hand Wash Only (corrected on site) Observation: Observed three handsinks being used to store dishes. Correction: Handsinks are to be used only for washing hands to encourage proper hand washing and to prevent contamination of cleaned hands. DISHES REMOVED.	04/24/2015	Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/31/2014	Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/31/2014	Complaint
PREOPERATIONAL FINAL INSPECTION 1. Outer openings at lower ends of two exit doors have not been sealed. 2. Paper towel dispensers have not been installed at the kitchen and bar band washing sinks. *Approval for a Health Department Permit is hereby granted. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until official permit is delivered to you. No equipment changes / replacements / additions are allowed without approval by Health Department. No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/09/2014	Pre-Opening

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