Palani Drive, 401 Libbie Avenue #1, Richmond, VA 23226 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Palani Drive
Address: 401 Libbie Avenue #1, Richmond, VA 23226
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 285-3200
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 12/09/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation.12/09/2015Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.08/25/2015Risk Factor
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Black Beans on the steam line observed hot holding at improper temperature.
    Correction: Reheat the beans and ensure all food for hot holding is heated to 165 degrees F. for hot holding prior to putting on the steam table. Ensure food for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
05/01/2015Risk Factor
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the bottom shelf of prep table and wire shelving unit shelves are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: shelves observed rusted.
    Correction: Resurface the shelves. Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Chest freezer was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning excessive frost build-up observed in freezer's interior.
    Correction: Defrost the freezer to restore it to a condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dumpster observed open.
    Correction: Ensure dumpster lids are closed when not in continuous use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Banks of florescent lights were burned out/not functional.
    Correction: Replace light tubes or repair ballasts to ensure proper lighting. Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
01/05/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pasta and liquid eggs in Beverage Air Reach in Refrigerator #2, Diced tomatoes and sour cream in the food prep reach in refrigerator observed cold holding at improper temperature.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
08/26/2014Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.05/06/2014Risk Factor
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment observed with an accumulation of debris and/or grime:
    - Shelves holding glasses behind the bar.
    - Right side of Beverage Air reach in refrigerator (rear kitchen).
    - Door gasket of low boy reach in refrigerator behind the bar.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dumpster observed with lid open.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Several banks of lights observed burned out in the kitchen.
    Correction: Replace the burned out light tubes to ensure adequate lighting. Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Ceiling in the kitchen (around air ducts) and wall behind grill observed with an accumulation of grime and/or debris.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must 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.
01/07/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.08/15/2013Risk Factor
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pasta noodles and liquid eggs observed cold holding at improper temperature.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
05/10/2013Risk Factor
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Chest freezer observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: original lid missing.
    Correction: Repair the freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the freezer, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the ice machine (exterior surface) has accumulation of grime.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster observed open.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Four banks of florescent lights observed burned out in the kitchen.
    Correction: Replace the burned out light tubes or replace ballasts to ensure proper operation of light fixtures to ensure adequate lighting. Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
02/06/2013Routine

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