Oriental Express, 3440 Seminole Trail #107, Charlottesville, VA 22911 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Oriental Express
Address: 3440 Seminole Trail #107, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 434 984-6152
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 07/15/2015
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
Discussed cooling processes for egg rolls
No violation noted during this evaluation.		07/15/2015Routine
Overall: Substantial compliance with the Virginia Food Regulations as observed on this date. Discussed:
1. Stock rotation.
2. Employee health.
3. Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing food contact surfaces.
4. Recommended cooling practices.
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Bulk cooling of noodles and cooked ribs observed in deep pans and stacked.
    Correction: Separate noodles and ribs into smaller portions in shallow pans to meet food requirements (2hrs 135 - 70, and 4hrs 70 - 41 or below).
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sushi rice (stored below 135 f) observed without time marking.
    Correction: To meet state law requirements, place a written time when the rice was made and then discard after four hours (make a new batch and start the four hour time again).
10/20/2014Routine
Substantial compliance with the Virginia Food Regulations as observed on this date. Active managerial control over key risk factors is being maintained. Discussed employee health standards (provided information) and also discussed cross-contamination prevention strategies. Verified sushi supplier and consumer advisory.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Some foods stored on or near floor (less than 6").;Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination. Discussed w/ owner.
  • Cooling Methods (repeated violation)
    Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Use of deep pans to cool lo mein may allow poor heat transfer and result in a longer cooling process.
    Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling. Discussed with owner. Corrective actions taken and owner agreed to use shallow pans.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
10/25/2013Routine

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