Sonic Drive In #4923, 2001 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23666 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sonic Drive In #4923
Address: 2001 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23666
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 757 262-0985
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 12/15/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

All Food temperatures taken were internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Person in Charge
    Observation: All certified food manager's certificates have expired.
    Correction: Renew registration at Hampton Health Department 1320 La Salle Ave.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employee was observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: *Cheese 54*F ,* tomatoes 51*F and 53*F were 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 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged:
    >>front cover of deep fryer was broken
    >>gaskets torn on several refrigeration units
    >>ice build-up in refrigeration units

    Correction: Repair or replace equipment to a state that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Interior of ice machine(lid) was soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>deep fryer
    >>exterior of soft serve topping containers
    >>ceiling vents
    >>sides of grill
    >>gaskets on all refrigeration units

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located adjacent to steam table was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the equipment preventing its use.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures were not maintained in good repair:
    >>floor tiles damaged/missing
    >>floor grout missing several tiles
    >>damaged light shield

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following physical structures are noted in need of cleaning:
    >>Floor in kitchen (grease)
    >>ceiling vents (dust)
    >> floor walk-in freezer spilt food

    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must 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.
12/15/2015Routine
All temperatures taken internally.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The door gasket to several reach-in coolers are torn.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Interior of the ice machine door was soiled.
    Correction: Clean as needed.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>Soiled gaskets on several reach-in coolers
    >>exteriors of the fryers and grill
    >>ceiling vents

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
    Observation: The hand sink near the 3-comp sink is being used as a dump station.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulbs in the walk-in freezer are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing sink near the 3-comp sink
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor tiles are cracked and grout is starting to errode in several locations
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
04/09/2015Routine
All food temperatures taken were internal unless otherwise noted
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employee chewing gum in a restricted area, an area other than designated break area .
    Correction: All employees must be in the designated break area away from food preparation/handling areas to prevent cross contamination.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths bucket concentration of sanitizer was insufficient.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics
    Observation: The food contact surface of duct tape used to secure temperature charts to the food preparation table was not durable, nonabsorbent or easily cleanable
    Correction: Repair or replace the duct tape to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: Handsink and three compartment sink were not sealed adequately to adjoining equipment or walls.
    Correction: Seal handsink and three compartment sink to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The door gaskets to the dresser/grill and ice machine were in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting boards were heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Interior of ice machine was soiled
    Correction: Clean the surface of ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following nonfood contact surfaces of the following equipment was soiled:
    >> Several door gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
    >>Deep fryer area had accumulation of grease
    >>Sides of grill area had accumulations of grease and debris
    >>HVAC vent in ceiling at the back of the facility was soiled.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster and grease receptacle were open or uncovered when not in use..
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
    Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
    Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures were not maintained in good repair:
    >>Ceiling tiles in some areas were stained and broken.
    >>Small holes in walls near steam table
    >>Damaged floor tiles near ice cream station , walk-in freezer and ice machine.

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
11/12/2014Routine
  • Person in Charge
    Observation: Hampton Certified Food Manager certificate was not posted at the time of the inspection.
    Correction: Post Certified Food Manager certificate(s) in public view.
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Staff present was not fully knowledgeable regarding symptoms and the big 5 diagnosed illnesses. The policy could not be located at the time of the evaluation.
    Correction: EHS will provide the operator with an employee health policy.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment was in poor repair:
    1. McCall reach-in freezer.
    2.French fry undercounter freezer.
    3.Hot dog undercounter freezer.
    4 Ice machine gasket.
    5. Walk-in freezer had excessive build of ice.

    Correction: Repair or replace in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Onion cutter.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces had accumulations of mold or debris:
    1. McCall freezer door gasket was moldy.
    2.Hot dog undercounter reach-in freezer door gasket was moldy.
    3. HVAC vent in the ceiling located at the back of the kitchen was dusty.
    4. Ice machine observed with mold accumulating on the inside top surface.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Food storage pans located at the three compartment sink 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.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in freezer. Ice build up on the light covers was not allowing the light to project properly.
    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The following physical structures was not maintained in good repair:
    1.Damaged tiles in the back of the kitchen located at the walk-in freezer.
    2. Tiles missing behind and in front of cook grill.
    3.Tiles located at ice cream station were broken around drain.

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. Have floor tiles replaced or repaired.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Walls and ceiling in the chemical storage room observed moldy and dirty.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must 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.
02/05/2014Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>racks rusted walk-in fridge
    >>lower door fry freezer gasket torn
    >>McCall fridge left of meat freezer gasket torn
    >>mini under fry hot hold gasket torn
    >>prep table gasket torn

    Correction: repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plastic tongs broke peeling.
    Correction: Discard, replace or repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>racks across from walk-in

    Correction: clean
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: 3-vat faucet leaking.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Lights out throughout the facility.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Following in need of repair
    >>floor tiles missing/damaged back by walk-in freezer
    >>vent loose/rusted by walk-ins
    >>floor tiles missing front of fryers
    >>floor tiles front of ice cream machine broken
    >>grout throughout

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>mopsink wall
    >>floor under deep fryers
    >>front handsink wall

    Correction: clean
02/19/2013Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
2013 health permit will not be issued until facility has a registered CFM.

  • Person in Charge
    Observation: Facility does not have a registered CFM.
    Correction: Bring ServSafe Cert. to 1320 LaSalle Ave and registered per city code.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Cardboard stored under toaster.
    Correction: remove
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer compressor
    >>gasket deep fry freezer torn
    >>hot dog fridge lower door gasket torn
    >>gasket sandwich prep table torn
    >>gasket torn hot dog make table

    Correction: repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair/replacing
    >>plastic on tongs peeling

    Correction: Discard, replace or repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>racks walk-in fridge

    Correction: clean
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Drive thru window does not work and is not self-closing.
    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.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: lights out following locations
    >>multiple light throughout kitchen

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>grout eroded throughout kitchen
    >>floor tiles damaged front of walk-in
    >>light shield broke walk-in freezer
    >>vent employee beak area rusted
    >>light shield over deep fry freezer cracked
    >>floor tiles front of deep fryers missing
    >>light shield over hot hold well cracked
    >>floor tile cracked drive thru

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>multiple ceiling vents

    Correction: clean
11/27/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Critical: Food - Safe and Unadulterated* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Vents over grills/deep fryers leaking.
    Correction: repair
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Metal spatula bent/broke.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: following sink seal/caulking damaged
    >>back 3-vat sink, moldy

    Correction: repair/replace
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>racks peeling walk-in fridge
    >>racks peeling across from walk-ins
    >>gasket fry freezer torn
    >>gasket torn fridge with onion rings
    >>gasket torn prep table by bread warmer
    >>gasket ice machine torn

    Correction: repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration (repeated violation)
    Observation: Multiple plastic handled spatulas melted.
    Correction: Discard, replace or repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>old labels on plastic dishes
    >>racks above back 3-vat sink
    >>racks over Roundup warmers
    >>multiple fridge and freezer gaskets

    Correction: clean
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Drive thru window is not self-closing.
    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.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Multiple lights out throughout facility.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>floor tiles missing walk-in freezer "front"
    >>ceiling leaking front of walk-in doors
    >>multiple flour tiles cracked front deep fryers
    >>multiple vents rusted
    >>grout damaged multiple spots throughout facility
    >>multiple ceiling tiles throughout

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>wall across from walk-ins
    >>wall behind back 3-vat sink
    >>wall by back handsink
    >>under deep fryers

    Correction: clean
08/16/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability*
    Observation: following in need of replacing
    >>plastic spatula food contact surface cracked

    Correction: Replace
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: following seal/caulking in need of repair
    >>seal/caulking front 3-vat moldy
    >>3-vat back moldy

    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>ice cream topping fridge gasket torn
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer
    >>gasket torn walk-in fridge
    >>racks peeling walk-in fridge
    >>McCall lower door gasket torn
    >>ice build-up on reach-in freezer with fries
    >>lower door gasket torn reach-in freezer with fries
    >>prep table gasket torn
    >>gasket cracking ice machine

    Correction: Repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair/replacing
    >>multiple plastic handle tongs cracked
    >>handle metal spatula melted

    Correction: Discard, replace or repair
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>racks walk-in fridge
    >>old labels plastic food containers, remove

    Correction: Clean
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Back handsink leaking across from 3-vat.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Drive thru window not self-closing, not working
    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.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light out by back handsink.
    Correction: repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>floor tile cracked front of ice cream machines
    >>floor tiles front of walk-in missing
    >>floor tiles cracked front of deep fryers
    >>light shield cracked front drive thru area

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>wall front of 3-vat by ice cream machines
    >>wall left of McCall with onion rings

    Correction: clean
06/06/2012Routine
  • Critical: Food - Safe and Unadulterated*
    Observation: The freezer to the right of fryers defrost leaking onto open containers of chicken and mozzarella sticks
    Correction: Ensure food is safe and unadulterated.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped:in freezer to right of deep fryers
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: Seal/caulking around 3 vat moldy
    Correction: Reseal/caulk
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following were found in poor repair
    >>Ice build up walk in freezer
    >>Gasket torn walk in fridge
    >>Compressor leaking walk in fridge
    >>Gasket torn McCall 2 door
    >>Prep table gasket torn
    >>Fryer freezer gasket torn
    >>Right Elctro freezer gasket torn
    >>Ice cream condiment prep table gasket torn
    >>Ice machine gasket peeling/cracked

    Correction: Repair/replace/defrost
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: Cutting boards heavily scratched scored
    Correction: Replace
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: Plastic handle spatula melted
    Multiple plastic containers cracked/peeling

    Correction: Replace
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following were found to be dirty
    >>Racks walk in fridge
    >>Fans walk in fridge
    >>Racks across from walk in
    >>Old labels on plastic containers
    >>Racks over 3 vat
    >>Racks over roundup

    Correction: Clean and maintain
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Several lights out throughout facility
    Correction: Restore to operational
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following were found in poor repair
    >>Floor tiles front broke
    >>Floor tiles in front of walk in freezer broken/missing
    >>Floor tiles missing in front of deep fryers
    >>Multiple air vents rusting

    Correction: Repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following areas were found to be dirty
    >>Vent front of walk in
    >>Wall around 3 vat
    >>Floor under oil tank
    >>Wall handsink across from oil tank
    >>Floor under grill line
    >>Floor under deep fryers

    Correction: Clean and maintain
02/29/2012Routine
all food temperatures are internal.
2012 permit issued, post in public view. Reviewed emergency hazards, and employee health.

  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food was observed uncovered in the upright freezer.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - fry freezer gasket is torn
    - top of two door freezer compressor housing is missing
    - walk in cooler gasket is torn

    Correction: Repair/replace.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: Yellow spatula has a melted handle and is no longer considered easily cleanable.
    Correction: Replace.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The unsweet tea nozzle needs cleaning.
    Correction: clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - exterior of the first aid kit
    - shelf above the steam table
    - front of the grill
    - side of the 2 door freezer
    - can opener
    - shelves of both upright coolers
    - exterior of lexan containers (old stickers)
    - gaskets for both upright coolers
    - walk in cooler shelves

    Correction: clean.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: The front hand sink is slow to drain and is leaking.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
    Observation: There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the front hand sink.
    Correction: Provide a refuse container for the disposal of paper towels at the front hand sink.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
    Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
    Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    - floor tile in the walk in freezer is missing
    - floor tile in front of the walk in freezer
    - floor tile at the drain near the fryers
    - floor tile cracked in front of the soda fountain

    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following physical faciilities are in need of cleaning:
    - rest room vents
    - wall behind the table with the can opener
    - wall at the back hand sink

    Correction: clean.
11/23/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed a personal employee beverage stored on the rack above the steam table.
    Correction: Store personal beverages in a designated area in a manner in which they cannot potentially contaminate food, food contact surfaces, or single service items.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food in the reach in freezer was left uncovered.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - make table gasket
    -undercounter fry freezer gasket
    - 2 door reach in freezer gasket
    - 2 door reach in freezer housing is missing
    - electrofreeze gaskets
    - walk in cooler gasket

    Correction: Repair.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - two door reach in freezer gasket
    - two door reach in refrigerator gasket

    Correction: Clean.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: The drive thru window was not self closing.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures need cleaning:
    - ceiling above the mop sink
    - floor under the ice machine
    - floor behind the ice cream machine

    Correction: clean.
08/16/2011Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food in up right freezer not covered
    Correction: Cover to prevent contamination
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The following seals were damaged
    >>Caulking 3 vat moldy
    >>Caulking handsink drive thru cracked

    Correction: Reseal
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following items were found to be in poor repair
    >>Rack walk in fridge peeling
    >>Rack right of old oil storage
    >>Ice build in reach in freezer
    >>Gasket mini left of deep fryers torn
    >>Ice build up walk in freezer

    Correction: Repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: Lid cracked breading bin for onion rings
    Correction: Replace
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Exterior top of reach in freezer dirty
    Correction: Clean and maintain
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following items are in need of repair
    >>Ceiling tile back by walk in
    >>Floor tiles front of walk in freezer cracked
    >>Base tiles right of back door missing/damaged
    >>Vent area with tools rusted
    >>Floor tile at the electro freezer
    >>Floor tile front of deep fryer

    Correction: Repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Ceiling front of walk in fridge/freezer and vent dirty
    Correction: Clean and maintain
04/27/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
2011 permit issued post in public view. Employee health and emergency hazards reviewed.

  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food in the upright fryer freezer was left uncovered.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - fry freezer gasket (corrected)
    - 2 door freezer gasket (corrected)
    - walk in cooler gasket

    Correction: Replace.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: The tea nozzle needs cleaning.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the back hand sink.
    Correction: Provide a refuse container for the disposal of paper towels at the back hand sink.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: The drive thru window automatic self closer was turned off.
    Correction: Ensure that the drive thru window is self closing.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The following physical structures are in poor repair:
    - floor tile at the fryers
    - floor tile at the electro freeze

    Correction: Replace tiles.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The ceiling at the walk in refrigerator and freezer is water stained.
    Correction: Replace the tiles.
01/26/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal
Inspection delivered after lunch.

  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: mozarella sticks in the freezer were left uncovered.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wiping cloth was stored on the lip of the bucket.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored submerged in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The container holding the sliced tomaotes was broken.
    Correction: Replace with a container that is smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment is in poor repair:
    - Gasket on the two door is ripped
    - Walk in freezer door is damaged
    - 2 door compressor cover is missing

    Correction: Repair/Replace.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - grill knobs
    - top of "front swamp"
    - fryer cabinets
    - can opener
    -shelf above the can opener
    - walk in racks

    Correction: Clean.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    - floor tile is missing at the fryer
    - floor tile is missing in front of the walk in freezer
    - base molding is damaged near the walk in refrigerator
    - base tile is cracked at the back door.

    Correction: Repair/Replace.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following physical facilities need cleaning:
    - wall behind bun storage
    - wall under the "front swamp

    Correction: Clean.
10/12/2010Routine
All food temperatures are internal.t
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
    Observation: Multiple food items were left uncovered in the refrigeration units.
    Correction: Ensure food is protected by lids, covers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: wiping cloth buckets were stored on the floor.
    Correction: Store buckets above the floor to prevent contaminating food contact surfaces from the bottom of the bucket.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment is in poor repair:
    - 2 door upright freezer gasket
    - walk in cooler gasket

    Correction: Repair.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: The fry scoop has a broken handle.
    Correction: Operator has two new fry scoops on order.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - Fryer cabinets
    - exterior of fry warmer
    - make table gaskets (corrected during inspection)
    - Walk in cooler shelves (corrected during inspection)

    Correction: Clean.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food containers on the clean dish rack were still soiled.
    Correction: Wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing*
    Observation: When tested, sanitizer concentration of quat sanitizer was found at <100 ppm in the wiping cloth bucket used for food contact surfaces..
    Correction: Provide quat sanitizer at 150-400 ppm to ensure proper sanitization of food contact surfaces.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dough knives were stored under the hot dog roller.
    Correction: Store utensils on approved food contact surfaces.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The hand sink in the back was being used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: Hand sinks are to be used for hand washing only.
  • Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: The back hand sink did not have a trash can for disposal of paper towels.
    Correction: Provide a trash can.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    - Base tile in the back
    - Base tile near the tool box
    - ceiling vent above the tool box
    - ceiling vent at the walk in

    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities need cleaning:
    - wall under 3 vat sink
    - Floor under the 2 door freezer/fryer cabinets
    - wall next to the fire extinguisher
    - ceiling ven near the walk in

    Correction: Clean.
07/06/2010Routine

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