Pulcinella Italian Host, 6852 Old Dominion Dr, Mclean, VA 22101 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pulcinella Italian Host
Address: 6852 Old Dominion Dr, Mclean, VA 22101
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 893-7777
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/19/2015

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Discussed active managerial control. Observed good food temperature and sanitation. Check that staff writes the date of last sell on the shellfish tags.
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock Tags/Labels Marked with Date Last Sold or Served (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.
    Correction: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. MANAGER TRAINED STAFF.
10/19/2015Risk Factor
Discussed active managerial control. Recommend keeping logs to document different food processes.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/13/2015Routine
  • Duties / Monitor Sanitizing Practices and Procedures
    Observation: Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
    Correction: The Person in Charge or certified food manager shall train his/her employees to properly sanitize all equipment, utensils, and surfaces after being cleaned using either an approved sanitizer at the adequate concentration or heat sanitization at the proper temperature to destroy pathogenic bacteria.
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock Tags/Labels Marked with Date Last Sold or Served (corrected on site)
    Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.
    Correction: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. Discussed with CFM the proper maintainence of shellstock tags
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked peppers 44F, provolone 44F, cooked lasagna 45F all in the walkin cooler
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. Due to air temp being high in walkin cooler, walkin cooler was adjusted and food was below 41F
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: walkin cooler 42F
    Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly. CFM turned down walkin cooler and air temperature was observed at 38F
12/19/2014Routine
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock/Maintaining ID/Tags Attached until Container Emptied (corrected on site)
    Observation: Tags missing from the molluscan shellfish containers- mussels, clams
    Correction: Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. EHS went over shellstock organization and shellstock tags were found
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 1)pizza sauce 55F, cooked sausage 50F in pizza cooler, 2)sliced tomatoes 49F, cesar dressing 54F, bleu cheese 60F in salad cooler
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. items were put back in walkin cooler and ice baths were started
  • Certified Food Manager/Certificate Process
    Observation: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.
    Correction: Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) within 10 business days. A copy of the photo identification card can be faxed to the food safety section at (703) 385-9568. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card will result in further enforcement action.
  • Hand Drying Provision / Individual, Disposable Towels (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
    Correction: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands after handwashing.
07/01/2014Risk Factor
  • Duties / Monitor Sanitizing Practices and Procedures
    Observation: Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
    Correction: The Person in Charge or certified food manager shall train his/her employees to properly sanitize all equipment, utensils, and surfaces after being cleaned using either an approved sanitizer at the adequate concentration or heat sanitization at the proper temperature to destroy pathogenic bacteria.
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock Tags/Labels Marked with Date Last Sold or Served (corrected on site)
    Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.
    Correction: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. EHS explained the proper organization of shellstock tags
  • Clean Ice Bins, Beverage Dispenser Nozzles, Etc. per Manufacturer Specs.
    Observation: Surfaces of ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment are not being cleaned as required.
    Correction: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the walls is in need of cleaning
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
12/10/2013Routine
Today’s visit was to conduct a Risk Factor Assessment inspection.
During inspection, routine violation was found. The citation 4-501.11 (A): Equipment/Good Repair/Operation. The following refrigeration unit is not operationg properly and is unable to maintain cold food at 41F and below: Superior 2dr preptop cooler for salads.
Corrective Action: Repair/adjust unit(s) so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41F. Do not use the unit(s) to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
Please fax to my attention copies of the employee health policy, salmon parasite destruction letter, invoices for the dish machine and salad cooler by 7/3/13 (Wednesday).
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

  • Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (repeated violation)
    Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy.
    Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
    1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock/Maintaining ID/Tags Attached until Container Emptied (corrected on site)
    Observation: Tags missing from the molluscan shellfish containers.
    Correction: Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw sausage over garnish in 2dr preptop cooler cookline
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs during holding from ALL other foods such as cooked foods, ready-to-eat foods, washed produce, etc. FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAUSAGE TO COOK
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw chicken over raw salmon and raw chicken over raw clams with bread crumbs and veggies in walkin cooler
    Correction: Raw animal foods shall be sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures while in storage inside a refrigerator or freezer. For example, if using ONE shelving unit for storage of ONLY raw foods, the foods shall be sorted in this manner: 1) raw poultry (chicken, turkey, or duck) shall be stored on the BOTTOM shelf (165°F cook temperature), 2) raw ground beef and ground pork shall be stored on the shelf above poultry (155°F cook temperature), and 3) raw pork (chops, ribs), seafood, and shell eggs shall be stored on the top shelf above beef (145°F cook temperature). CFM REARRANGED ITEMS
  • Farm Raised Fish Served Raw RTE / Written Statement from Supplier
    Observation: The following farm-raised fish served raw or partially cooked were observed without a written statement from the supplier stating that the fish were raised and fed according to 3-402.11(B)(3)- salmon
    Correction: Contact your fish supplier and ask for a written statement stating that the fish were raised in net pens if in open water OR land-based operations AND fed formulated feed that contains no live parasites. FAX a copy of this letter to your inspector and keep this statement on site at the food establishment for 90 days beyond the time of service of the fish.
  • Critical: Sanitize / Hot Water / Mechanical/Thermolabel Test Verified (corrected on site)
    Observation: Due to improper operation of the hot water, mechanical warewashing machine, the thermolabel did not turn black, indicating that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not being adequately sanitized.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue use of the dishmachine. Repair the dishmachine so that a thermolabel will turn black. Until the machine is adequately repaired, set up the 3 vat sink to manually wash, rinse and chemically sanitize food-contact surfaces. CFM SET UP SANTIZING BASIN
06/25/2013Risk Factor

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