The Caboose, 108 South Railroad Avenue, Ashland, VA 23005 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Caboose
Address: 108 South Railroad Avenue, Ashland, VA 23005
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 804 798-2933
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 01/06/2016

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Inspection findings

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Discussed the following with the person in charge (PIC):
1. Approved sources for raw shell eggs. The EHSS gave the PIC information regarding small egg producers and the requirements for using these eggs in the restaurant.
2. Food sources are Liberty Creek Farm (chicken). Liberty Creek Farm is a small producer that sells less than 1,000 birds per year that are raised on the company's farm. Observed the chicken labeled with the company name, weight of the chicken, date it was processed, and the safe handling instructions. Other food sources are Pink House Farm (pork) that is processed under USDA inspection, local farmers (produce), Bombolini Pasta, Dragonfly Farms, The Virginia Chutney Co. and Restaurant Depot. Eggs are currently purchased from the local grocery store.
3. Ensure that the hot water at the 3 compartment sink is reaching a minimum temperature of 110°F.

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Ham & lentil soup hot holding at improper temperatures in the steam kettle. Observed the temperature at 127°F. The PIC discarded the remaining soup.
    Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
01/06/2016Risk Factor
Discussed the following with the person in charge (PIC):
1. Ensure that all employees preparing food wear hair restraints.
2. The dishwashing machine was not operational at the time of inspection and the PIC stated that it is being replaced. All equipment, dinnerware, & utensils are being washed and sanitized in the 3 compartment sink.
3. Food sources are Liberty Creek Farm (chicken). Liberty Creek Farm is a small producer that sells less than 1,000 birds per year that are raised on the company's farm. Observed the chicken labeled with the company name, weight of the chicken, date it was processed, and the safe handling instructions. Other food sources are Pink House Farm (pork) that is processed under USDA inspection, local farmers (produce) and Restaurant Depot. Eggs are purchased from the local grocery store.
Observed employee practicing good food handling practices (handwashing and glove use).

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Tomato pie cold holding at improper temperatures in the sandwich prep unit. Observed the temperature at 63°F. The cook stated that the tomato pie was stored outside of the prep unit during the lunch period. The person in charge (PIC) discarded the tomato pie.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Ensure that the tomato pie is held at or below 41°F during service.
08/31/2015Risk Factor

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