The Bistro, 1735 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA 22101 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Bistro
Address: 1735 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA 22101
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 538-2977
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 12/11/2015

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Discussed active managerial control. Note to Manager:
1) Train staff on proper cooling. Recommend using a cooling log.
2) Provide chlorine test strips and train staff on how to test sanitizer levels at dishmachine and bar.
3) Please email a copy of (a) the supplier statement for salmon and tuna (b) revised menu to the Health Department within 3 days.
4) Provide training on cross-contamination prevention.

  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF IN 3DR TRUE COOLER.
    Correction: Raw animal foods shall be sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures while in storage inside a refrigerator or freezer. For example, if using ONE shelving unit for storage of ONLY raw foods, the foods shall be sorted in this manner: 1) raw poultry (chicken, turkey, or duck) shall be stored on the BOTTOM shelf (165°F cook temperature), 2) raw ground beef and ground pork shall be stored on the shelf above poultry (155°F cook temperature), and 3) raw pork (chops, ribs), seafood, and shell eggs shall be stored on the top shelf above beef (145°F cook temperature). TRAINED STAFF AND REARRANGED FOOD.
  • Farm Raised Fish Served Raw RTE / Written Statement from Supplier
    Observation: The following farm-raised fish served raw or partially cooked were observed without a written statement from the supplier stating that the fish were raised and fed according to 3-402.11(B)(3). SALMON
    Correction: Contact your fish supplier and ask for a written statement stating that the fish were raised in net pens if in open water OR land-based operations AND fed formulated feed that contains no live parasites. FAX a copy of this letter to your inspector and keep this statement on site at the food establishment for 90 days beyond the time of service of the fish. PLEASE EMAIL A COPY OF THE SUPPLIER STATEMENT TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITHIN 3 DAYS.
  • Critical: PHF(TCS) Cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 Hours Total (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following cooked potentially hazardous food is not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and to 41°F within a total of six hours: CHICKEN POT PIE AT 101F AFTER COOLING OVERNIGHT.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and to 41°F within a total of six hours to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Foods that have been temperature abused are to be discarded. DISCARDED FOOD AND PROVIDED COOLING LOGS. MANAGER WILL TRAIN STAFF ON PROPER COOLING.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 2DR True Prep Cooler- (1) shredded mozzarella cheese at 60F (2) pepperoni at 60F (3) goat cheese at 45F (4) hummus at 46F
    Correction: 1DR True Cooler (5) rice at 50F (6) yellow cheese at 47F.
  • Critical: Consumer Advisory Required for Raw or Undercooked Animal Food
    Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: (1) BISON IN BISON BURGER (2) EGG IN KALE CHICKEN CAESAR
    Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PLEASE REEVISE THE MENU AND PROVIDE A COPY TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITHIN 3 DAYS.
12/11/2015Risk Factor
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock/Maintaining ID/Tags Retained for 90 Days from Dates Last Sold or Served
    Observation: The tags for the molluscan shellfish are not being retained for 90 days -mussels.
    Correction: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served using one of the following methods: 1) an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when the last shellstock from a container are sold or served, 2) preserving source identification by using a record keeping system, and 3) ensuring that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with shellstock from another container with different certification numbers, different harvest dates, or different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the consumer.
04/17/2015Risk Factor
No violation noted during this evaluation.11/19/2014Follow-up
No violation noted during this evaluation.10/31/2014Pre-Opening

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