Taco Bell #29898, 8419 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Bell #29898
Address: 8419 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22182
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 703 821-0939
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/12/2015

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Inspection findings

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The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a risk factor inspection.
  • Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present in the establishment.
    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.
11/12/2015Risk Factor
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a routine inspection in conjunction to a complaint investigation.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/09/2015Routine
Complaint on 02-Mar-2015 : The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a complaint investigation received tot he Fairfax County health Department on 03/02/15. The complainant alleged eating seven layer burrito, cheese quesadilla, spicy tostada from the facility at approximately 6:00 p.m. on February 27. Therefore becoming ill with symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting after 8 hours of consumption. The CFM was aware of the complaint and talk to the staff, check the hot and cold holding foods, and date marking. The sales report for 02/27/15 showed 36 seven layers burrito, 22 cheese quesadilla, and 24 spicy tostada was sold that day. The CFM indicated no other reports of consumer and food employees becoming sick in the vicinity of 02/227/15. Observe no critical violations at the time of the visit. The complaint is not confirm at this time.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/09/2015Complaint
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a complaint investigation in conjunction with a risk factor assessment inspection. Complainant allegedly visited facility on 7/10 during dinner time and ordered tacos and drinks and is now having symptoms. CFM was not aware of the complaint. No other complaints were made to the facility. No employees had reported illness within past 2 weeks. All employees appeared to be in good health. Handwashing and proper glove usage was observed. Taco shells are heated up and stored in hot box or on the hot shelf until needed. When customer orders, then taco shell is taken out of hot box and taco is made on the line, wrapped, and given to the customer. All meat comes in pre-cooked and frozen. Meat is thawed during preparation. All other ingredients come in packaged and fresh.Taco shells have shelf life of 12 hours. Based on today's discussion and observations, complaint is not confirmed.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/14/2014Complaint
Today’s visit was to conduct a Risk Factor Assessment inspection.
Please send me a copy of the CFM picture ID card by July 25, 2014.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

  • 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) within 10 business days. A copy of the photo identification card can be faxed to the food safety section at (703) 385-9568. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card will result in further enforcement action.
07/14/2014Risk Factor
NOTE: OBTAIN SUFFICIENT ORS ID CARD CERTIFICATIONS TO HAVE A STAFF MEMBER WITH THIS CERTIFICATION PRESENT AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PROVIDE COPIES OF THESE ID CARDS TO EHS (INSPECTOR) WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS, BY FAX (703-385-9568 or 703-653-9448, attn: John Vander Voort, RE: Taco Bell Old Courthouse Road) OR BY EMAIL (john,vandervoort@fairfaxcounty.gov). FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL LEAD TO FURTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTION. EHS PROVIDED ORS FACT SHEET.
NOTE: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. THE ELEMENTS OF THE POLICY APPEAR TO BE INCLUDED IN A CORPORATE POLICY, WHICH IS WRITTEN AND POSTED, INCLUDING THE BIG FIVE FOODBORNE DISEASES AND IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS. EHS PROVIDED "RED FOLDER" EHP DOCUMENTATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH FOR REFERENCE.

  • 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. CFM WITH SERV SAFE DOCUMENTATION ARRIVED AT ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION.
  • 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.
    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) 385-9568. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card will result in further enforcement action.
05/09/2014Routine
  • 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.
    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)
12/11/2013Risk Factor
**Approval is hereby granted for the issuance of a Health Department Permit. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until the official permit is received. All outstanding violations are to be corrected within ten (10) days but no later than the time of your first routine inspection (approximately 30 days). Equipment additions/replacement/changes are not allowed without Health Department approval.**
Note the following recommendations:
It is recommended that more than one person on staff be a Certified Food Manager. A Certified Food Manager must be on the premises during ALL food preparation and service.
Recommendation is made to have exhaust hood cleaned at least every six months. Maintain records of hood cleaning for Health Department review.
Recommendation is made to clean hood filters at least every two weeks.
It is recommended that the grease trap be cleaned at least every two months. Maintain records of grease trap cleaning for Health Department review.
It is recommended that a monthly pest control program be implemented. Maintain records of pest control treatments for Health Department review.
PLEASE EMAIL OR FAX A COPY OF THE REPAIR INVOICE FOR THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES UPON RECEIPT.

  • Temp Meas Devices for Cold & Hot Hold Equipment, Present
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment:
    1) Delfield prep cooler

    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for the storage of potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean at Frequency to Preclude Accumulation
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris:
    1) Gaskets on the reachin units,
    2) Interiors of the walkin units

    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention, Device / When Required
    Observation: Observed the lack of an approved backflow prevention device on the water inlet lines to the following equipment:
    1) Hot water dispensers in the back,
    2) Soda/ice machines in the front.

    Correction: A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bib if a hose is attached or on a hose bib if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by Law by installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under 5-202.14.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the following is in need of cleaning:
    1) Floor/wall junctures underneath and behind equipment and shelving,
    2) Ceiling tiles

    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
11/13/2013Pre-Opening

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