| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 01/19/2016 | Pre-Opening | |
Don't use aluminium foil to line shelves.
No grease interceptor observed.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Gyro & chicken shawarma on the spits with no heat
Correction: samosas and pakora in the steamtable with not enough or no heat hot holding at the improper temperatures of 80, 86, 117, 67 F. The Reheat to at least 165 F for 15 seconds within two hours and maintain at or above 135 F
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution is not provided.
Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Testing devices to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions are required for 2 reasons: 1. The use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer during the final rinse step to ensure sanitization
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The ice machine and mop sink downstairs 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, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the cutting boards are not clean to sight and touch.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
- Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The three compartment sink is not set-up to wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact surfaces of equipment. An educational hand-out was given to the faciltiy with instructions on how to clean and sanitize in a three-compartment sink.
Correction: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. Sanitization is accomplished after the warewashing steps of cleaning and rinsing so that utensils and food-contact surfaces are sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, Enclosed or Sealed
Observation: The floor and wall juncture downstairs along the dry-wall is not coved and closed to larger than one thirty-second inch.
Correction: In food establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than 1 mm (one thirty-second inch). When cleaning is accomplished by spraying or flushing, coving and sealing of the floor/wall junctures is required to provide a surface that is conducive to water flushing.
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Observation: The light bulbs in the ceiling and pendant light fixtures of the front counter area are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
- Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site)
Observation: The food establishment was not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager when I arrived. A manager from another neighboring same owner facility came to this establishment during my 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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02/26/2015 | Routine | |
The "Victory" 2-dr prep refrigerator has been repaired and observed at proper cold holding temperature (39F).
- Intensity/Lighting (repeated violation)
Observation: Light bulb is burnt out in "Superior/True" 2-dr stainless steel refrigerator and light bulb is missing in "Superior/True" 1-dr upright freezer.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 215 lux (20 foot candles): (1) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, (2) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators
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06/19/2014 | Follow-up | |
The PIC said that both the refrigerators will be repaired today/tonight. Please call me tomorrow after repairs are done to avoid further enforcement action.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Samosas (47F) and sliced tomatoes (45F) were observed at improper cold holding temperature in "Victory" 2-dr prep refrigerator.
Correction: (relocated into another cooler) - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Intensity/Lighting (repeated violation)
Observation: Light bulb is burnt out in "Superior/True" 2-dr stainless steel refrigerator and light bulb is missing in "Superior/True" 1-dr upright freezer.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 215 lux (20 foot candles): (1) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, (2) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators
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06/17/2014 | Follow-up | |
1. There was no sanitizer (bleach) and test strips available in the facility - (corrected).
2. No drain stoppers were available for 3-compartment sink.
3. Legs of mop sink observed loose
- Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation/Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods. Containers of raw shell eggs and ground beef stored over several ready-to-eat foods in "Superior/True" 2-dr stainless steel doors refrigerator.
Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food.
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Observation: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration
Correction: and/or not laundered daily.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Chicken shawarma hot holding at the improper temperature of 115-129F.
Correction: (reheated) - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 57ºC (135ºF) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in paragraph 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in paragraph 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54ºC (130ºF) or above. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Samosas cold holding at the improper temperature of 58F in "Victory" 2-dr prep refrigerator.
Correction: (discarded) - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Single-Serve and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of various foods.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Critical: Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (corrected on site)
Observation: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment were not sanitized after cleaning.
Correction: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. Sanitization is accomplished after the warewashing steps of cleaning and rinsing so that utensils and food-contact surfaces are sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried, adequately drained, and/or they are cloth dried before contact with food.
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
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles/Storing (corrected on site)
Observation: Clean single use plates and bowls are not stored covered or inverted.
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
- Handwashing Sinks/Numbers and Capacities
Observation: There are not an adequate number of handwashing sinks necessary for the convenient use by employees. The hand sink on front cookline is not functioning.
Correction: At least 1 handwashing sink, a number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, warewashing areas, and in, or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms
- Intensity/Lighting (repeated violation)
Observation: Light bulb is burnt out in "Superior/True" 2-dr stainless steel refrigerator and light bulb is missing in "Superior/True" 1-dr upright freezer.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 215 lux (20 foot candles): (1) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, (2) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators
- Critical: Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Conditions of Use (corrected on site)
Observation: RAID - Ant & Roach" spray is not used according to law, code, manufacturer's use directions, conditions of certification, or conditions by this regulatory authority.
Correction: (discarded) - Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to: (1) Law and this Code, (2) Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment, (3) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials, and (4) Additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority. Failure to properly use poisonous or toxic materials can be dangerous. Many poisonous or toxic materials have general use directions on their label. Failure to follow the stated instructions could result in injury to employees and consumers through direct contact or the contamination of food.
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06/05/2014 | Routine | |
- Service Sink/Numbers and Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain provided and/or conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes (no mop sink on either floor- install two as discussed).
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.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings/Cleanability (repeated violation)
Observation: The ceiling at front cook area and in back kitchen is not smooth, easily cleanable.
Correction: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons and except as specified under section 6-201.14. Floors that are of smooth, durable construction and that are nonabsorbent are more easily cleaned. Requirements and restrictions regarding floor coverings, utility lines, and floor/wall junctures are intended to ensure that regular and effective cleaning is possible and that insect and rodent harborage is minimized.
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
Observation: The light bulbs in the back kitchen area and in the True upright are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Outer Openings, Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Gap observed at bottom threshold of rear exit door.
Correction: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
- Physical Facilities/Repairing (repeated violation)
Observation: The following observed in need of repair:
- floor in basement by non-working refrigerators
- floor tiles are missing in back storage room
- cove base is missing in back storage room
- cove base by non working refrigerators.
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.
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03/04/2014 | Follow-up | |
- Service Sink/Numbers and Capacities
Observation: There is no service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain provided and/or conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes (no mop sink on either floor- install two as discussed).
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.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings/Cleanability
Observation: The ceiling at front cook area and in back kitchen is not smooth, easily cleanable.
Correction: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons and except as specified under section 6-201.14. Floors that are of smooth, durable construction and that are nonabsorbent are more easily cleaned. Requirements and restrictions regarding floor coverings, utility lines, and floor/wall junctures are intended to ensure that regular and effective cleaning is possible and that insect and rodent harborage is minimized.
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Observation: The light bulbs in the back kitchen area and in the True upright are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Outer Openings, Protected
Observation: Gap observed at bottom threshold of rear exit door.
Correction: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
- Handwashing Signage
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
Correction: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. A sign or poster is required to remind food employees to wash their hands.
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food.
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 following observed in need of repair:
- floor in basement by non-working refrigerators
- floor tiles are missing in back storage room
- cove base is missing in back storage room
- cove base by non working refrigerators.
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.
- Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: The premises is not free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment (non working refrigerators and ice bin).
Correction: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Floor in women's restroom is not 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.
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02/25/2014 | Pre-Opening | |
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