Restaurant: Palazzio's Restaurant
Address: 1005 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 11/23/2015
Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) Observation: The cup being used to scoop ice had its bottom in the ice which had been in contact with bartender's bare hands.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Observed pork, beef, and ground beef cold holding at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Adjust thermostat and maintain TCS food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed food in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
11/23/2015
Routine
Approved to operate pending final C.O. approval.
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a quaternary ammonium test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Correction: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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