- Reheating for Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: The meatballs that are cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding was not reheated so all parts of the food reached a temperature of at least 74ºC (165ºF) for 15 seconds. Meatballs were had been reheated and temperature only reached 115 F. Meatballs were reheated to 165 F.
Correction: Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 74ºC (165ºF) for 15 seconds. When food is held, cooled, and reheated in a food establishment, there is an increased risk from contamination caused by personnel, equipment, procedures, or other factors. If food is held at improper temperatures for enough time, pathogens have the opportunity to multiply to dangerous numbers. Proper reheating provides a major degree of assurance that pathogens will be eliminated. The potential for growth of pathogenic bacteria is greater in reheated cooked foods than in raw foods. This is because spoilage bacteria, which inhibit the growth of pathogens by competition on raw product, are killed during cooking. Subsequent recontamination will allow pathogens to grow without competition if temperature abuse occurs.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The chest freezer and the door gaskets on the Victory two door reach-in freezer are not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The surfaces of the cutting boards on the prep units are no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
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.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the all the refrigeration units are not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Service Sink/Numbers and Capacities
Observation: The service sink is not draining properly.
Correction: At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Mop water and similar liquid wastes are contaminated with microorganisms and other filth. Waste water must be disposed of in a sanitary manner that will not contaminate food or food equipment. A service sink or curbed cleaning facility with a drain allows for such disposal.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing sink in the back kitchen area is not provided with individual, disposable towels.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
- Physical Facilities/Repairing (repeated violation)
Observation: The metal threshold at walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: The floors under and behind equipment are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
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.
- Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager. Certified food manager arrived at the end of the inspection.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
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02/03/2016 | Routine | |
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The Arctic Air chest freezer interior lid and gasket and the Victory freezer door gaskets are not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The surfaces of the cutting boards on prep units are no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
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.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk-in cooler and the interior and exterior surfaces of the refrigeration unit are not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: Surfaces of the tea urn and dispensing nozzle are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles/Storing (repeated violation)
Observation: Clean equipment and/or utensils (food containers) are not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying
- Intensity/Lighting (repeated violation)
Observation: The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food (over prep units).
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
- Employee Accommodations/Designated Areas
Observation: Observed employee personal belongings commingled with single service items on shelving.
Correction: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles can not occur.
- Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
- Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site)
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager. An employee arrived during the inspection with a CFM card.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
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02/13/2015 | Routine | |
1. Do not use milk crates as shelving.
2. Adjust the mop sink chemical system so that plain water is available.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Cream cheese in the right "True" 1-door prep refrigerator cold holding at the improper temperature of 52 F
Correction: it was discarded. Diced cheese double panned in the top portion of the left "Randell" prep refrigerator cold holding at the improper temperature of 44 F
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The "Artic Air" chest freezer interior lid and gasket are not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Equipment/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the outside of the soda fountain ice chute is not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. If these areas are not kept clean, they may also provide harborage for insects, rodents, and other pests.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles/Storing
Observation: Clean equipment and/or utensils are not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying (milk shake steel containers).
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
Observation: The right light bulb tube in the ice cream freezer is missing it's end caps.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food over the "True" 1-door prep refrigerators.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: The cabinetry located to the left of the dessert preparation station junctures and the curbed mop sink are no longer sealed to their adjoining walls/floors. The walls are not sealed around the piping in the storage room which use to be an employee rest-room.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floors under some shelving/cabinetry and the ceiling inside the walk-in refrigerator are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
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.
- Drying Mops
Observation: After use, the mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
Correction: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mops can contaminate food and food preparation areas if not properly cleaned and stored after use. Mops should be cleaned and dried in a sanitary manner away from food flow areas.
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02/21/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: Open beverage containers were not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed.
Correction: A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Blue cheese and articokes in the "True" 2-door prep refrigerator cold holding at the improper temperature of 46-48ºF [unit adjusted to a colder setting]
Correction: Shredded lettuce in the "True" 1-door prep refrigerator 46oF. Sliced salami doubled panned in the top portion of the 4-drawer prep refrigerator at 46oF.
- Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The surfaces of two prep refrigrator cutting boards are no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
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.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep refrigerators are not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried, adequately drained [milk shake containers.]
Correction: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions), before contact with food
- Critical: Conveying Sewage/Operation and Maintenance
Observation: Sewage is not conveyed to the point of disposal through and approved sanitary sewage system or other system [3-part sink floor drain is not draining properly
Correction: when sinks are used/drained
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Observation: One light bulb in the ice cream freezer is missing its plastic end caps to keep the tube shield in place.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Ventilation Systems/Cleaning/Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: The hood air duct filters are missing.
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.
- Critical: Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material [spray bottle not labelled] .
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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03/15/2013 | Routine | |
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