Sweet Berry, 9432 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sweet Berry
Address: 9432 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 978-2112
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 02/04/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Handwashing / When to wash hands (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils, or after engaging in any activity that could contaminate the hands. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES AT CASH REGISTER AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS AT FRONT COUNTER (ICE CREAM).
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands OFTEN especially after handling trash, using the restroom, handling raw meats, handling soiled equipment and utensils, BEFORE putting on clean gloves, etc. Proper handwashing frequencies will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness. EHS EXPLAINED PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES, FOOD EMPLOYEES WASHED HANDS.
  • Critical: Food-Contact Surface in Contact with PHF(TCS) Cleaned Every 4 Hours (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed CAPPUCCINO FROTHER/STEAMER located at the ESPRESSO MACHINE that are not being cleaned at least every 4 hours. PER DISCUSSION WITH CFM, FROTHER ARE ONLY WIPED AND CLEANED WITH WET TOWEL (NO SANITIZER).
    Correction: Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours to prevent contamination by bacterial growth. EHS EXPLAINED PROPER CLEANING PROCEDURES, SANITIZER BUCKET FOR SANITIZER TOWEL CREATED FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
  • Physical Facilities Good Repair (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that the Handsinks is not maintained in good repair. OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT WATER HANDLE NOT WORKING - DUE TO LEAK. OBSERVED BACK HANDSINK AT KITCHEN AREA CURRENTLY NOT WORKING.
    Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. HANDSINK IN HALLWAY IS BEING USED FOR HANDWASHING. PLEASE REPAIR HANDSINKS TO ENSURE PROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICES ARE BEING CONDUCTED.
02/04/2016Routine
Observed very good examples of Active Managerial control in monitoring refrigeration unit and yogurt machine temperatures, Thank you.
Please have all Food Employees read and sign Employee Health Policy forms provided during inspection.

  • Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: OBSERVED CREPE SPATULA AND UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored 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 (time/temperature control for safe food) 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, 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 (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently. CFM WILL KEEP UNTENSILS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION TO BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED EVERY 4 HOURS.
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: cut chicken breast in True 3DR sliding display case
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods that are prepared on site and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of preparation. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees. CFM DATEMARKED
  • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles / No Reuse
    Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of fruits in True 2DR Prep Cooler (crepe).
    Correction: Manufacturer containers may not be reused for secondary storage of other foods because the containers are not durable enough for multiple reuse and become uncleanable.
02/09/2015Routine
CONDUCTED TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE HEALTH WITH THE MANAGER.
  • Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (repeated violation)
    Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy.
    Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
    1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 1) Milk(TPC)--51F
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. PRODUCT WAS PLACED IN A UNIT THAT MAINTAINS 41F AND BELOW.
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: 1) Deli meats, 2) Cooked chicken
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous commercially processed foods when opened and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of the original container was opened. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees. This date cannot exceed any manufacturer determined "use-by" date based on food safety. PRODUCTS WERE LABELED PROPERLY.
09/19/2014Routine
This is a routine inspection.
  • Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (repeated violation)
    Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy.
    Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
    1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
  • Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following ready-to-eat food that is made using a combination of ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous ingredients is not properly dated for discard using the date of the first-prepared ingredient: 1) Deli meats, 2) Cheeses, 3) Cooked products (i.e., chicken).
    Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety foods) that combined with additional ingredients, or portions of the same food, must retain the date marking of the earliest or first prepared ingredient.
  • Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
    Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager. It is highly suggested that you have more than one employee with the food manager's license. ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) issues the required photo identification card with proof of successful completion of a certified food manager's exam. Failure to have a certified food manager on site during ALL hours of operation including food preparation, food service, and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment/utensils will result in closure of the establishment.
  • Hand Drying Provision / Individual, Disposable Towels (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
    Correction: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands after handwashing.
  • Critical: Conditions of Use / Presence and Use / Restricted Use Pesticide (corrected on site)
    Observation: Restricted, commercial use pesticides present in the facility are applied by the operator who is not a certified pesticide applicator. Observed residential insecticides in the facility.
    Correction: Because of their toxicity, restricted use pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED.
08/29/2013Routine

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