Sonic Drive In #4992, 200 Floyd Thompson Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sonic Drive In #4992
Address: 200 Floyd Thompson Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 757 865-9111
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 03/16/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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All temperatures were taking internally unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following was found in poor repair:
    >> Motor cover on reach-in refrigerator missing.
    >> Side panel of ice cream panel missing.
    >> Door gaskets on French fry storage freezer.

    Correction: Repair.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Ice cream machine not cleaned every 24 hours. When asked the manager stated the ice cream maker is cleaned once a week.
    Correction: Clean the surface of ice cream maker at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, or per manufacturer specifications.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >> Deep fryers
    >> Refrigerators at the deep fat fryers.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Holes observed in the wall located at the servie window.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories
    Observation: Handwashing facilities are unclean.
    Correction: Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
03/16/2016Routine
All temperatures were taken internally unless otherwise noted.
  • Critical: Employee Health*
    Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
    Observation: Employe observed eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
    Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may @PERSONNEL ACTION@ so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Whip cream stored at the ice cream bar was cold holding (46*F) at improper temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Add ice to pan or store whip cream inside of the ice cream storage refrigeration.
  • Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
    Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
    Correction: Post of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following have accumulations of grime and debris:
    >> Refrigeration door gaskets.
    >> Inside of deep fat fryer compartments.
    >> Sides of deep fat fryers.
    >> Top of French fry warmer.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory at kitchen entrance.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Floor tiles lose and grout deteriorating in various areas.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
08/12/2015Routine
Temperatures were taken internally unless otherwise noted.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: Whip cream 64*F cold holding at improper temperatures. Whip cream was being stored on the top rail of the ice cream expo at room temperature.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Whip will be kept stored in the undercounter refrigerator.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) chilli was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.( April 3, 2015)
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all previously frozen prepared or commercially processed RTE foods are served, sold or discarded by the most recent ""consume by"" date marked on the food container. 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.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: The front handsink is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls ( seal is deteriorating).
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the reach-in cooler and freezer are in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: refrigerators, deep fat fryers hood system above deep fat fryers.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >> Freezer door gaskets
    >> Upright reach-in coolers.

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Physical structure is not maintained in good repair:
    >>Tiles at the ceiling at back exit area.
    >> Ceiling panels at back exit area.
    >>Tile damage at slushy syrup expo.

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Walls throughout in the need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean.
04/09/2015Routine
  • Person in Charge
    Observation: Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to their PIC information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
    Correction: PIC is to advise employees of their responsibility to report in accordance with law information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Hands had been washed, but there is not a bare hands policy in the facility that the manager could provide.
    Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The hand sinks are not sealed to adjoining walls.
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: sides of the fryer, grills, and exterior of the cold holding units.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>Gaskets
    >>Shelves in the reach-in cooler units.
    >>Reach-in cooler near the fryers has a soiled shelf at the bottom of the unit.

    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: Metal containers 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.
  • Tableware - Soiled and Clean Tableware
    Observation: Storage of soiled utensils was adjacent to clean containers above the 3-compartment sink. One items was soiled with grease, and a few other containers still had old date marking labels on them.
    Correction: Maintain separation of soiled and clean tableware to prevent contamination of clean items. Clean and sanitize any contaminated tableware prior to use.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The back handwash station has gloves stored on the sink.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Walls and ceiling throughout are noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
  • Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories
    Observation: Handwashing in the back area is unclean and not maintained
    Correction: Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
11/06/2014Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted. This is a risk factor inspection. To see physical and equipment issues see last routine inspection.
Back door was open at time of inspection, keep door closed unless receiving shipments

No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/16/2013Risk Factor
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted
  • Person in Charge
    Observation: Facility has not registered certified food manager
    Correction: Register serv safe certificates with this office
  • Hands - Where to Wash
    Observation: Employee wash hands in front 3 compartment sink
    Correction: Employees to wash hands in sink designated as a handsink only.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Orange Juice hold at improper temperatures
    Correction: All phf's are to cold held at 41*F or below
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability*
    Observation: Knife blade broke
    Correction: Repair/replace
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The following seals were in poor repair
    >>3 compartment sink seal/caulk moldy
    >>3 compartment sink at front seal/caulk moldy

    Correction: Reseal/caulk
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following items were found to be in poor repair
    >>Walk in fridge gasket torn
    >>Light shield melted 2 door with onion rings
    >>Gasket torn deep fry freezer
    >>Fry freezer gasket torn
    >>Mini fridge across from shake machine gasket torn

    Correction: Repair/replace
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: The following utensils were in poor repair
    >>Plastic handled tongs cracked
    >>Red handle spatulas melted
    >>Lid cracked hot dog hot hold

    Correction: Replace
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Spatula stored in dirty area
    Correction: Clean
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following were found to be dirty
    >>Racks walk in fridge
    >>Hood over grill
    >>Table under grill
    >>Hood deep fryer

    Correction: Clean and maintain
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Hot dog container not inverted
    Correction: Invert all food contact surfaces to protect form contamination
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking
    Correction: Repair
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Light out two door freezer left of grill
    Correction: restore to operational
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The following areas were found to be in poor repair
    >>Light shields cracked front of walk-in
    >>Light fixture cracked walk in freezer

    Correction: Repair/replace
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following areas were found to be dirty
    >>Wall mop sink
    >>Wall behind deep fryers
    >>Ceiling tiles by desk

    Correction: Clean and maintain
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
04/04/2013Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: The facility has multiple employee's that have completed a Food Safety class but they are not registered as Certified Food Managers with the health department.
    Correction: Bring certificate to 1320 Lasalle Avenue, Environmental Health and register as a Certified Food Manager. The cost is $10.00.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: The scoop in the breading bin was found resting on its contents.
    Correction: Store scoop with its handle up above the breading bin contents.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: A bag of french bread sticks are being stored on the floor of the walk in refrigerator.
    Correction: Store all food 6 inches or more off the floor.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) The compressor housing of the up right freezer next to the grill is missing.
    2) The gasket of the bulk ice machine lid is damaged.

    Correction: Replace.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The white cutting board is heavily stained and scored.
    Correction: Resurface or replace.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) The interior of the fryer cabinetry has a heavy accumulation of old grease and food.
    2) The blade of the table top can opener has old food/dirt on its piercing surface.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Prohibitions (corrected on site)
    Observation: 2 cutting boards were being stored on the floor next to the back handwashing sink.
    Correction: Store all equipment and utensils 6 inches or more off the floor.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The front handwashing sink has ice in its basin.
    Correction: Remove. Handwashing sinks are to be used for handwashing only.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) The Bev Air freezer light fixture cover is damaged/burned.
    2) The walk in freezer light fixture cover is damaged.

    Correction: 1) Replace or install a shatter proof light bulb in the Bev Air freezer.
    2) Replace the walk in freezer light fixture cover.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: The back handwashing sink does not have paper towels.
    Correction: Provide paper towels.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floor grout has eroded in multiple areas.
    Correction: Re-grout.
01/28/2013Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted. 2013 operators permit issued.
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) hamburger bunswith their bare hands.
    Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
    Observation: The 3 compartment breading containers are not labeled to identify their contents.
    Correction: Label bulk containers.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: The front handsink is not sealed to the wall.
    Correction: Seal sink to wall.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment is in poor repair:
    >> The gasket of the bulk ice machine.
    >> The housing on the 2 door freezer compressor is missing.

    Correction: Repair or replace.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The blue cutting board in use at the prep line is heavily scored.
    Correction: Resurface or replace.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces are dirty:
    >> The interior of the fryer cabinetry.
    >> The interior of all cold holding/freezer units.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The side doors of the dumpster were open during the inspection.
    Correction: Keep all dumpster lids/doors closed when not in use.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: The light shield in the freezer adjacent to the fryer cabinetry is damaged and the light cover in the walk in freezer is damaged.
    Correction: Replace.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: There are multiple areas where the floor tile grout has eroded.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following areas are dirty:
    >> The wall behind the back 3 compartment sink.
    >> The floor under the soda box rack.
    >> The floor under the shelves in the walk in freezer.

    Correction: Clean.
10/31/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The front hand sink is not sealed to the wall.
    Correction: Seal sink to wall.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: >> The compressor housing on the 2 door freezer is missing.
    >> Interior of 2 door freezer is damaged.
    >> The bulk ice machine gasket is damaged.

    Correction: Repair.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces are dirty:
    >> The interior of the fry cabinetry.
    >> Interiors of all cold holding units.
    >>Area under the flat top grill.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The side doors on the dumpster are open.
    Correction: Dumpster enclosures are to be closed at all times when not in use.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (repeated violation)
    Observation: The area surrounding the dumpster has garbage and debris.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in poor repair:
    >>

    Correction:
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following physical area's are dirty:
    >> The floor under the fryer cabinetry.
    >> Wall behind the CO2 tank.
    >> Floor under the walk in freezer shelving.
    >> Ceiling tiles at back exit are moldy.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: The mop not being used was found being stored in a bucket of water.
    Correction: Mops that are not in use must be freely hung so they are allowed to air dry.
07/31/2012Routine
All temperatures are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment was found in poor repair:
    >> The ice machine gasket is damaged.
    >> The freezer adjacent to the grill is missing it's compressor housing and the interior edges are damaged.

    Correction: Repair.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non food contact surfaces have grease/soil accumulation:
    >> Top of fried foods hot holding unit.
    >> The hood filters.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The dumpster side doors were not closed.
    Correction: Keep all covers and doors closed on dumpsters.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (repeated violation)
    Observation: The areas surrounding and adjacent to the dumpster has an accumulation of trash.
    Correction: Keep areas in and around dumpster area free from garbage/debris accumulation.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: The wall adjacent to the freeze machine has a large hole and the lower surface laminate is missing.
    Correction: Repair.
04/19/2012Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
2012 permit issued, post in public view. Reviewed emergency hazards and employee health.

  • Person in Charge
    Observation: Facility has a full time employee signed up for an approved cfm class but no full time employees are registered certified food managers at this time.
    Correction: Upon successful completion of the course bring 10 dollars and the certificate to the environmental health office at 1320 Lasalle Ave. Hampton VA 23669
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food left uncovered in the 2 door fryer refrigerator.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cheese in the ice bath was cold holding at 50*.
    Correction: Hold all potentially hazardous foods at 41* or below.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - the fryer freezer gasket is torn
    - grease container is leaking
    - compressor housing is missing on the grill upright
    - 2 door freezer gasket torn
    - interior of 2 door freezer is damaged
    - 2 door fryer freezer gasket
    - 2 door fryer refrigerator gasket

    Correction: Repair.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: The french fry scoop is cracked.
    Correction: replace.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The ice machine needs cleaning.
    Correction: clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - interior fryer cabinets
    - 2 door fryer freezer gasket
    - 2 door fryer refrigerator gasket
    - Shelving inside the refrigeration units
    - walk in cooler shelves

    Correction: Clean
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)
    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 (repeated violation)
    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 - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The folllowing physical facilities need cleaning:
    - ceiling above the make table
    - floor under fryers
    - wall behind the grease container
    -wall around the mop sink

    Correction: clean.
12/30/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Person in Charge
    Observation: Facility has a full time employee who has taken a certified food manager course but has not registered it in the city of Hampton.
    Correction: Bring a certificate of completion and ten dollars to 1320 lasalle Ave. Hampton VA 23669 to register as a cfm in Hampton.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed food uncovered in the four door refrigerator
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Utensil was stored between the hot dog roller and the table holding it.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cheese in the ice bath was cold holding at 47*.
    Correction: Cold hold all potentially hazardous food at 41* or below. More ice was added up to product level.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability*
    Observation: Lexan containers at the 3 vat sink were cracked, broken, or scratched to the point where they are no longer considered easily cleaned.
    Correction: Replace with smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleaned containers.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Ice bath for the cheese was not made properly.
    Correction: Ensure that ice is stacked to at least the product level in the containers to ensure that food is held below 41*
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - fry freezer gasket
    - 4 door gaskets
    - compressor housing on the 2 door reach in at the grill
    - walk in freezer is icing up on the back of the compressor
    - low boy dessert cooler gasket

    Correction: Repair, replace
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The tea nozzles need cleaning.
    Correction: wash, rinse, and sanitize
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - exterior of the grill
    - fry holding table wheels
    - bread/bun storage racks
    - interior of left two fryer cabinets
    - grill drip trays
    - four door gaskets

    Correction: Clean.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Lexan containers 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.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: When timed, the spring loaded hand sink located at the mens room did not provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
    Correction: Adjust or replace the faucet to provide water tempered to at least 100°F and for at least 15 seconds.
  • 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.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor and wall juncture at the soda fountain near the floor drain is not sealed.
    Correction: Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulbs in the 2 door and 4 door refrigerator are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulbs with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in need cleaning:
    - floor under the tea urns
    - floor under soda fountain
    - wall behind fryers
    - wall behind fry freezer
    - floor under fryers
    - ceiling above bread racks
    - wall behind grease tank

    Correction: clean.
09/26/2011Routine
All temperature are internal unless otherwise noted.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no full time who has completed an approved certified food manager class.
    Correction: Information on registering and becoming a CFM is attached.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Onion rings and other food items observed uncovered in reach in refrigerator.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability*
    Observation: following in need of replacing
    >>metal strainer edge damaged

    Correction: Replace
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need resealing
    >>back 3-vat seal moldy
    >>front handsink right of office

    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>ice machine gasket
    >>electro freezer gasket
    >>ice build-up walk-in freezer floor
    >>gasket torn walk-in fridge

    Correction: Repair
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: following in need of repair/replacing
    >>lids cracked breading bins
    >>plastic tong handles cracked peeling

    Correction: Discard, replace or repair
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: slicer and dicer
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>interior of 2 door reach-in freezer
    >>racks walk--in fridge
    >>sprayer head back 3-vat
    >>old labels plastic container, remove
    >>grill drip trays
    >>hood grill drip tray
    >>all hood filters
    >>interior deep fryer cabinets

    Correction: Clean
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of repair
    >>light fixture walk-in freezer cracked
    >>walls in back scuffed

    Correction: repair
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: following in need of cleaning
    >>floor under grill
    >>floor under fry line
    >>wall behind 3-vat

    Correction: clean
  • Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
05/20/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: Facility does not have a full time employee who has completed an approved certified food manager class.
    Correction: Information on registering and becoming a cfm is attatched.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Personal beverage was stored on the onion ring prep cart.
    Correction: Store personal beverage below and separate of food, food contact surfaces, and single service items.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
    Observation: onion rings in the 2 door reach in refrigerator were left uncovered.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Diced tomatoes in the ice bath were cold holding at 45-49*.
    Correction: Tomatoes were discarded. Cold hold all potentially hazardous foods at 41* or below.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The back hand sink is not sealed properly.
    Correction: Seal the sink to the wall.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment are in poor repair:
    - ice machine gasket
    - electro freezer gasket

    Correction: Replace
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - the interior of the 2 door reach in freezer
    - 2 door freezer gaskets

    Correction: clean.
  • Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair*
    Observation: The front hand sink did not reach 100*F.
    Correction: Repair the sink so that it is able to reach 100*F and keep up with the operation even at the most demanding times.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: The mop sink is backed up.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment have burned out or missing light bulbs:
    - 2 door upright refrigerator
    - burger freezer

    Correction: Replace.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The walls in the back are scuffed.
    Correction: Clean or replace the wall panels.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are in need of cleaning:
    - floor under the grill
    - floor under the fry line.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
02/16/2011Routine
All food temperatures are internal.
  • Person in Charge (repeated violation)
    Observation: Facilitiy does not have at least one full time employee who has taken an approved certified food manager course.
    Correction: General manager is currently signed up for the class. Upon completion of the class bring your cerftificate and ten dollars to the environmental health office at 1320 Lasalle Ave. Hampton VA 23669 to register as a CFM
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
    Observation: Multiple foods in the refrigeration units were left uncovered.
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: The following potentially hazardous food was cold holding improperly:
    - Ham in the 2 door next to grill 45*
    - Chicken fillet in 2 door next to grill 45*

    Correction: Hold all potentially hazardous food at 41* or below. Food was moved to proper refrigeration.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control*
    Observation: Diced tomatoes for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
    Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
    Observation: The bottom section of the refrigerator/freezer combo is holding food at 45*.
    Correction: Repair so that the unit is capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41* or below.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment is in poor repair:
    -Ice machine gasket
    - Freezer gasket next to grill

    Correction: Repair.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Quat sanitizer was above 400 parts per million.
    Correction: Lower sanitizer to 150-400ppm.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The tea nozzles need cleaning.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:
    - interior of fryer cabinets
    - exterior of fryer cabinets
    - shelves in the 2 door hot dog refrigerator
    - electro freeze gaskets
    - 2 door refrigerator gaskets

    Correction: Clean.
  • Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair*
    Observation: The hand sink in the front is in poor repair.
    Correction: Replace.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Light bulbs are burned out in the reach in refrigerators/freezers
    Correction: Replace bulbs.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical facilities are in need of cleaning:
    - Floor under table that holds the to-go bags
    - floor under make table
    - floor under hot holding area
    - floor under fryers
    - floor under tea nozzles

    Correction: Clean.
  • Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
    Observation: Multiple jackets and personal items were stored in the dry storage area.
    Correction: Store personal items in a designated break area.
11/18/2010Routine

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