Subway #49618, 320 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Subway #49618
Address: 320 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 879-4321
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 03/25/2016

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The Person in Charge has now obtained the Northern Virginia Food Protection Manager's card and e-mailed a copy to our office. Thank you for getting this card.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/25/2016Follow-up
This visit was made to follow up to the risk based assessment that was conducted on March 8 2016. The following issue was noted:
1. There was no certified Food Protection Manager (FPM) on the premises at the time of this follow up visit. The Person in Charge does have a certificate from a food safety course. This is a repeat observation from the last visit on March 8 2016. This is a violation of Section 11-2-24 of the Food and Food Handling Code of the City of Alexandria. A warning notice (F-16-4635) has been issued for this violation. Repeat violations within a twelve month period incur increased penalties. A follow up visit will be conducted within approximately 10 business days to confirm that someone in this restaurant has the Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager's card. Please fax a copy of the card to (703) 746 4919

  • Critical: Certified Food Manager: Presence Required
    Observation: The Person in Charge did not have a Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at the time of the visit but did have a certificate from a food safety course.
    Correction: Establishment shall be under the control of someone holding a valid Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at all operating times. Please obtain the card from ORS Interactive within 10 business days. A follow up visit will be conducted to verify.
  • Critical: Certified Food Manager: Presence Required
    Observation: The Person in Charge did not have a Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at the time of the visit.
    Correction: Establishment shall be under the control of someone holding a valid Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at all operating times. This is a violation of Section 11-2-24 of the Food and Food Handling Code of the City of Alexandria. A warning notice (F-16-4635) has been issued for this violation. Repeat violations within a twelve month period incur increased penalties. Card is to be obtained from ORS Interactive within 10 business days. A follow up visit will be conducted to verify or a copy of the card can be faxed to (703) 746 4919
03/23/2016Follow-up
This visit was made to conduct a risk factor assessment regarding a complaint received. The Person in Charge was not aware of the complaint and had not received any other complaints during the same time period. As per the Person in Charge no employees had recently been sick or called out sick. I observed very good handwashing during the visit. Please note the following issues which require attention:
1. Do not overfill the inserts on the sandwich prep units with food. Food should only be filled up to the line on the inside of the container in order to maintain temperatures of at least 41°F or below.
2. The Person in Charge had a valid certificate from a food safety course but did not have a Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card. The card is to be obtained from ORS Interactive within 10 business days. A follow up visit will be conducted to verify. Please fax a copy to our office when you get the card. (703) 746 4919
3. Ensure that all handwashing sinks are provided with soap at all times
Note:
- Please review the Employee Health policy with all employees to ensure that they are aware of the symptoms of the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses and what they need to report. One employee and the Person in Charge did a good job of answering the questions
- Please wash, rinse and sanitize the handles to the ovens and toasters on the front line as often as necessary, and at least every 4 hours, as these are used by food workers preparing sandwiches
-As a reminder employee beverages should be placed in a container with a lid and straw
*Repeat Observations are Subject to Civil Penalty

  • Critical: Certified Food Manager: Presence Required
    Observation: Person in Charge did not have a Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at the time of the visit but did have a certificate from a food safety course.
    Correction: Establishment shall be under the control of someone holding a valid Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at all operating times. Please obtain the card from ORS Interactive within 10 business days. A follow up visit will be conducted to verify.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items were observed stacked too high in the inserts on the sandwich prep unit and were measured at temperatures above 41°F: diced chicken and chicken teriyaki.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. Do not overfill the inserts on the prep tops. Only fill with food up to the line on the inside of the insert. Food employee removed a few layers of food so that food was only filled to the line.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at the handwashing sink in the back across from the 3 compartment sink.
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands. Person in Charge provided handsoap.
03/08/2016Risk Factor
This visit was made to conduct a risk based assessment. The owner was extremely helpful throughout the visit and very knowledgeable on food safety. Thank you
The following issues require attention:
1. The food establishment shall be under the immediate control of a person holding a Northern Virginia Food Protection Manager certificate at all times. Please ensure that someone holding this license is present at all times the restaurant is operating.
2. Please ensure that employees are washing their hands upon entering the prep area in the front of the store and before donning gloves to handle food.
3. Ensure that all time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS foods) are maintained at 41
º
F or below by not filling container on the sandwich prep line above the fill line.

  • Critical: Certified Food Manager: Presence Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (FPM) present when I arrived at the establishment to begin the inspection.
    Correction: A person holding a Northern Virginia Food Protection Manager certificate is required to be present at all times the establishment is open. The manager holding the license did return during the time of the inspection. Please ensure that at least one person is on duty who holds this certificate.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: cooked grilled chicken pieces measured at 56 F cold holding on sandwich prep line.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. Item was moved to the walk in refrigerator.
07/31/2015Risk Factor
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation. Food employee and certified Food Protection Manager (FPM) have a good understanding of their employee health policy. Thank you.
  • Eating, Drinking, or Tobacco Use / Proper Food Employee Drinking Containers (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed open beverage stored on the food prep table in the back kitchen.
    Correction: Food employee beverages shall be provided in a container with a lid and straw to prevent cross contamination. Corrected by transferring beverage to a paper cup with a lid and straw.
  • Mops in Air-dry Position
    Observation: Mop stored in mop water between use and 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.
  • Critical: Restriction and Storage / Medicines Shall Be Labeled (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees' medicines are not properly located to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Observed a bottle of pain reliever and bandages stored on the paper cup dispenser at cashier.
    Correction: Employees' medicines shall be properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Corrected by relocating medicine to medicine cabinet.
02/26/2015Routine
This visit was made to conduct a risk factor assessment associated with a possible foodborne illness. This food establishment was noted as one of the establishment case ate at the week prior to onset on 8/14/14. The Food Protection Manager (FPM) stated no other complaints have been received and no food employees have reported being ill or displaying reportable symptoms within the last two weeks. Discussed employee health policy with FPM and reviewed exclusion and restriction flow chart.
Make sure to cold hold Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41
°
or less. The 2-door undercounter unit was cold holding between 49-51
°
F at the time of the risk factor assessment. Do not store TCS foods in this unit until properly cold holding at 41
°
F or less.
Note: Food Safety Information binder provided to food establishment during the risk factor assessment. Discussed with the FPM major changes with the new 2013 Food Code to include employee health, clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events, food allergens, responsibilities of permit holder (sticker provided), and increases in civil penalties. In addition, the 2013 Food Code training presentation in English was given to the FPM.

  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less
    Observation: The following food items were measured at improper temperatures: buffalo chicken was 49°F, grilled chicken strips were 49°F, pastrami was 51°F, and sausage patty was 51°F in the 2-door undercounter refrigerator across from sandwich serve prep line. As per Food Protection Manager, the above food items were in the unit since 9 AM. Thermostate was set at warmest level.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food (TCS)) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. Corrected by discarding the food items listed above and turning down the temperature control. At the time of the evaluation, refrigerator was operating at 48°F. Do not store TCS foods in this unit until properly cold holding at 41°F or less.
08/26/2014Risk Factor
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation. The Certified Food Manager (CFM) was very helpful and knowledgeable. CFM knew reportable symptoms and the Big 5, new Employee Health Poster provided with both written English and Spanish.
  • Food Storage / Preventing Contamination (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Observed a bag of marinara sauce stored on the ground adjacent to the walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. Milk crates, soda crates, or bread racks are not suitable for food storage. Corrected by moving the bag of marinara up off the floor.
  • Handwashing Sink / Used for Hand Wash Only (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing sink at the front serve line is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Observed a metal espresso pitcher stored in sink basin and food employee dumped wastes from pitcher into hand sink.
    Correction: A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Corrected by removing pitcher and discussing designating hand sinks for hand washing only.
  • Mops in Air-dry Position (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed mop being stored in the mop water located in the back preparation room.
    Correction: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
05/19/2014Routine
This visit was made to conduct a risk factor assessment. Make sure to store broken down boxes away from the handwashing sink to provide easy access for employee handwashing.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwashing sink in the back prep room is blocked (boxes in front of hand sink), preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected by relocating boxes away from hand sink.
12/02/2013Risk Factor Assessment
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following items:
1) Hand sinks should only be used for hand washing and should be accessible at all times.
2) Ensure that you are air-drying dishes/utensils properly before stacking them.
3) Good cold and hot holding temperatures observed!

  • Equipment & Utensils / Air-Drying or Adequate Draining Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the back door is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. (blocked by boxes).
    Correction: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
  • Handwashing Sink / Used for Hand Wash Only (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing station at the front counter is being used for purposes other than washing hands. (Dirty knife being stored in sink).
    Correction: A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
  • Mops in Air-dry Position (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Store mops in a position that allows them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Common Name on Working Containers of Toxics (Cleaners, Sanitizers) (corrected on site)
    Observation: Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. (spray bottle in back not properly labeled).
    Correction: Label all working containers of poisonous and toxic materials, including cleaners and sanitizers, with a common name to prevent the dangerous misuse of these materials.
06/11/2013Routine
This visit was made to conduct a complaint inspection.
The first complaint concerning food managers was discussed. This store has a difference between a manager and CFM. When I asked to speak with the manager they told me they weren't here. However there was a CFM here. I reminded them to ensure that there is a CFM on-site at all hours of operation.
The second complaint concerning dogs on the premises was valid. The CFM told me that there was a customer with a dog the other day and the manager told them they were not allowed but the customer refused to leave their animal outside. I reminded them that only service animals are allowed in food establishments. but normal pets are not. They are considering putting a sign on the door.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
05/01/2013Complaint
  • Critical: Employee Health Policy Requirements (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employees could not name the 5 illnesses and only 2 symptoms.
    Correction: Managers and employeeas should know the EHP (5 symptoms and 5 illnesses). (corrected).
12/07/2012Routine
This visit was made to conduct a complaint inspection. The restroom (men's) is not out of order, the lockset is not working properly and an employee got locked inside so sign is on door that it is out of order. Notified complainant.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/07/2012Complaint

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