Restaurant: Sal's Italian Restaurant
Address: 198 Turkey Sag Trail, Palmyra, VA 22963
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 05/08/2014
Thawing (corrected on site) Observation: Improper methods used to thaw calimari Observed in sink still frozen
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation) Observation: The prepared ready-to eat lasagna 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.
Outer Openings - Protected Observation: Back door was cracked open Talked to owner he plans on getting screen door for summer.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
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