Oyster tag: MD-176-SS
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee observed eating along the cook-line upon entrance to the kitchen.
Correction: An employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: A test kit that accurately measures the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was observed not provided.
Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Testing devices to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions are required for 2 reasons: 1. The use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer during the final rinse step to ensure sanitization
- Cutting Surfaces
Observation: Several of the cutting board(s) were observed scratched, scoured and in need of replacing/resurfacing.
Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces.
- Liquid Wastes and Rainwater/Nonsewage
Observation: A large ice build up was observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Correction: Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. Liquid food wastes and rainwater can provide a source of bacterial contamination and support populations of pests. Proper storage and disposal of wastes and drainage of rainwater eliminate these conditions.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The wall surface underneath the warewashing spray and rinse area was observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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02/03/2016 | Routine | |
The 4-door preparation unit had been serviced and was observed cold holding at proper temperature of < 41 F. Always check internal food temperatures to ensure food product is held below 41 F. The cook-line vents had been cleaned and the floor surface under the equipment had been cleaned. New menus are in the process of being printed to correct the consumer advisory.
- Consumer Advisory/Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (repeated violation)
Observation: The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means (There was no asterisk and/or symbol observed next to the raw animal food items that may be served raw and/or undercooked).
Correction: The permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order);" or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request
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10/30/2015 | Follow-up | |
Shellstock tag: VA 1060 SS. Correct the consumer advisory on the menu. Do not store TCS food product in the 4-door preparation unit until it has been repaired to properly cold hold at 41 F or below. Contact health department once the unit has been serviced.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Cooked squash (58 F), cooked beets (59 F), cucumber sauce (61 F), and beef (62 F) observed cold holding at improper temperature in the 4-door preparation unit. TCS product was discarded by the person in charge and the refrigeration technician has been contacted.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Consumer Advisory/Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
Observation: The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means (There was no asterisk and/or symbol observed next to the raw animal food items that may be served raw and/or undercooked).
Correction: The permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order);" or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Floor surface under/behind the cook-line observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ventilation Systems/Cleaning/Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Kitchen cook-line hood vents observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials. Both intake and exhaust ducts can be a source of contamination and must be cleaned regularly. Filters that collect particulate matter must be cleaned or changed frequently to prevent overloading of the filter.
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10/28/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 08/28/2015 | Pre-Opening | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 08/27/2015 | Pre-Opening | |
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