Southwind Cafe, 44 Church Street, Mathews, VA 23109 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Southwind Cafe
Address: 44 Church Street, Mathews, VA 23109
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 725-2766
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 12/30/2015
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
12/30/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.08/22/2015Routine
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration for diswash machine.
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 25 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is at 120°F.
11/21/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: FOOD cold holding at improper temperatures: Bev Aire cooler and product within cooler.
    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
    Observation: EQUIPMENT was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: Bev Aire cooler not holding proper cold temperature (52 degrees).
    Correction: Repair the EQUIPMENT to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the EQUIPMENT, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
07/18/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: FOOD cold holding at improper temperatures: Glass front cooler not holding items on bottom shelf due to overstacking top shelf near condenser.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
03/21/2014Routine
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sanitizing Agent being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 (chlorine > 200ppm).
    Correction: Utilize only sanitizing agent that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
11/27/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: FOOD cold holding at improper temperatures in bottom of glass front cooler. Determined that overstacking of product top shelf near condenser was blocking ability to cool below.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • 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: Ice machine in bar area.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
07/25/2013Routine
Risk assessment investigation due to food borne illness complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation.		03/15/2013Risk Factor
- Hand wash sign needed over kitchen sink and bathroom sink (VDH to provide)
- Secure splashguard beside kitchen handwash sink.
- Plate missing on back of deli unit
- Label all containers with powders / handled scoops should be used in bins
- Replace seal at bottom of back door
- Shelving racks in lower deli unit need to be re-coated/painted
- Top of oven needs cleaning
- Knobs missing on griddle
- Close off lower area below computer area (not easily cleanable)
- Upstairs storage room cannot store paper products or foods (floor carpeted)
- Consumer advisory needed on menu for raw or undercooked foods - asterisk for each item that pertains to advisory
- Bathroom self closure on door needs adjustment or replacing
- Back panel (low) missing on back of dishwash machine - recommend panel over back of whole unit (cover piping, etc)
- Pre-opening inspection done with SO, Deborah O' Sullivan - facility meets substantial compliance - PERMIT ISSUED,
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No violation noted during this evaluation.		01/08/2013Pre-Opening

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