- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed 2 dented cans on the storage rack. PIC removed the cans and will return to supplier.
Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The pre-wash sink and drainboard on the dishmachine is no longer sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
Observation: Plastic drink cups at the wait station were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
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11/23/2015 | Routine | |
Discussed with the person in charge:
1. Discontinue storing knives in the sanitizer bucket
2. Please contact the health department when the prep unit is repaired
Facility was observed to be clean and well maintained. Thank you.
Abbreviations: PIC – Person in Charge, RIC – Reach-in Cooler, WIC – Walk-in Cooler, RIF – Reach-in Freezer, WIF – Walk-in Freezer, IT- Internal Temperature, ST – Surface Temperature, ppm – parts per million, SP – sandwich prep unit
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Cooked noodles (60'F) and cubed tomatoes (52'F) were measured cold holding at improper temperatures in the large prep unit. PIC discarded these items due to the length of time in the unit. Cubed tomatoes (59'F), pico de gallo (57'F), and shredded cheese (58'F) were measured cold holding at improper temperatures in the same prep unit. PIC relocated these items to another reach-in cooler holding proper temperature. Please notify the health department when the prep unit is repaired.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
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05/13/2015 | Risk Factor | |
Discussed with the person in charge:
1. dish machine
2. food storage - sample given
3. chip bins
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Observed several 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 (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed foods in the refrigeration units that were stored without covers.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
Observation: Mozzarella cheese - 47'F and sliced tomatoes - 45'F in the large sandwich prep unit observed cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Observed plastic cups that were stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
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11/14/2014 | Routine | |
Facility is in substantial compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Virginia Department of Health. Permit is issued.
Foods from approved sources.
No food prep observed during this inspection.
Discussed: Fax certificate if completion for food safety class to the health department.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: Light bulbs under hood are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
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10/24/2013 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 05/28/2013 | Other | |
Initial Plan Review
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 05/13/2013 | Other | |
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