The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a risk factor inspection.
- Certified Food Manager/Certificate Process (repeated violation)
Observation: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.
Correction: Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided).
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11/24/2015 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a routine inspection.
- Food Temperature Measuring Device Required & Readily Accessible
Observation: The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
Correction: A metal-stemmed probe food thermometer shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures.
- Handwashing Sink / Mix Valve or Combination Faucet , Water at 100°F
Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at kitchen was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
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06/30/2015 | Routine | |
There is no covered waste receptacle in the women's rest room
- Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required
Observation: Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. There is no sign in the men's rest room.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands. POST A SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK IN THE MEN'S REST ROOM.
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10/29/2014 | Risk Factor | |
THE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH HAVING AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS (BY 02-JUNE-2014). DOCUMENTATION (MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET/SIGNED AGREEMENT FORMS - FORM #2) IS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITHIN 14 DAYS BY FAX OR EMAIL THAT TRAINING HAS BEEN COMPLETED. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
PLEASE SEND COPY OF AT LEAST ONE ORS CFM CARD (Section 1, above) AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES (Section 2, above) TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY FAX AT 703-653-9448 (Attention John Vander Voort, RE: Taco Baja) OR BY EMAIL (john.vandervoort@fairfaxcounty.gov). FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT.
REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS. CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. INSPECTION REPORTS ARE PUBLIC RECORDS.
- 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." PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT AWARE OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND COULD FIND NO DOCUMENTATION.
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)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination / Other Sources
Observation: The following food items was found subject to contamination after receipt and during storage due to the condition as described: Ice in bar ice machine. An opened can of soda was observed in the ice.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 through 3-306. DO NOT USE ICE WHICH MAY BE USED IN DRINKS OR IN CONTACT WITH FOOD FOR STORAGE OR REFRIGERATION.
- Sanitizer Test Kit Required (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a CHLORINE (BLEACH) test kit.
- Certified Food Manager/Certificate Process
Observation: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc. A CFM CARD ISSUED BY ORS IS REQUIRED IN FAIRFAX COUNTY.
Correction: Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) within 10 business days. A copy of the photo identification card can be FAXed to the food safety section at 703-653-9448, Attention: John Vander Voort, RE: Taco Baja, OR EMAILed to john.vandervoort@fairfaxcounty.gov. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card will result in further enforcement action. EHS/INSPECTOR PROVIDED ORS INFORMATION SHEET.
- Refuse Container with Cover/ Women's & Unisex Toilet Room (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no COVERED refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Correction: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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05/19/2014 | Routine | |
The purpose of today's visit was to perform a risk factor assessment
- 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: horchata and rice in True 2 Door Upright Reach-In Cooler.
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. Discussed and explained date marking to staff.
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12/06/2013 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Thank you for your assistance in this process.
Equipment: Hot Water Heater: GE Smart Water CG75TO6ANF00
- Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC
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." Employee agreement forms were provided in English and Spanish.
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)
- Packaged Food in Drained Ice (corrected on site)
Observation: The following packaged food was found stored in direct contact with ice: BEER IN BOTTLES.
Correction: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or its positioning in the ice or water. CORRECTIVE ACTION: BEER WAS REMOVED FROM ICE BIN
- 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: In Mr. Winter Walk-In Cooler: foods at 42-46F: block butter, grated cheese, packaged chicken and beef thawing from freezer.
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. CORRECTIVE ACTION: All PHFs in this unit were moved to the Mr. Winter Walk-In Freezer or to the True 2DR Reach-In Cooler.
- Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food)
Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) 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: Cooked pork in True 2-Door Reach-In Cooler in Kitchen
Correction: cook stated it was prepared and cooked June 23, 2013.
- Sanitizer Test Kit Required (corrected on site)
Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a BLEACH (Chlorine) and/or QUATERNARY AMMONIA test kit to assure maintenance of proper concentrations of chemical sanitizers.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit are damaged: Mr. Winter Walk-In Cooler.
Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
- Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required
Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) There was 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION: CFM returned and provided documentation.
- Refuse Container with Cover/ Women's & Unisex Toilet Room
Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Correction: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
- Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements (corrected on site)
Observation: Window or door is kept open for ventilation and opening is not protected by a screen or other effective means. THIS WILL LET IN COCKROACHES, FLIES, AND RATS.
Correction: CORRECTIVE ACTION: Provide screens (16 mesh to 1 inch), air curtains, or other effective means to protect against the entry of insects and rodents, OR KEEP DOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
- Hand Drying Provision / Individual, Disposable Towels (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that paper towels were not provided at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Correction: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands after handwashing. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Towels were provided.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair
Observation: Observed that the MEN'S RESTROOM is not maintained in good repair. THE SINK IS CRACKED AND THE TOILET HAS NO TANK COVER.
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PROVIDE A TOILET TANK COVER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SINK.
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06/26/2013 | Routine | |
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