Sweet Teas, 411 Granby St. B, Norfolk, VA 23510 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sweet Teas
Address: 411 Granby St. B, Norfolk, VA 23510
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 481-8289
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 01/26/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Additional certified food manager
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: Thermometer missing inside True prep unit in kitchen.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no Qac test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution.
    Correction: Obtain Qac test strips so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Strip hanging inside/ door gasket damaged on 2 door unit at bar.
    Correction: Repair or replace the 2 door unit door gasket at bar in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
01/26/2016Routine
Ensure food handler card records remain current. Employee health policy reviewed and current. Ensure sanitizer concentration is checked periodically to ensure proper concentrations at all times. Food temperature logs reviewed and up to date. Food Handler and Food Manager class schedules were given to the person in charge.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the prep refrigerator.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw poultry.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
    Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the dry storage shelving is nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: ice machine (mold).
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
    Correction: Provide QAC sanitizer at proper concentration of 200 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
10/27/2015Routine
Have servicer of hood cleaning place current sticker on hood with dates of service during there next visit. When checking temperatures for refrigeration units, check air temp and food temp in unit and record on log sheet. Post current food manager certificate. Copy of corrected food permit issued today.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: Green beans and potato salad cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chemical test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Sealant missing from shelving in dry storage room.
    Correction: Repair the shelving in dry storage room 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 shelving in dry storage room, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Light out under hood system.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
07/14/2015Routine

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