The Dog Wagon (Vin #1gckp32n8m3303448), 4210 Penick Road, Henrico, VA 23228 - Mobile Food Unit inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Dog Wagon (VIN #1GCKP32N8M3303448)
Address: 4210 Penick Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Type: Mobile Food Unit
Phone: 804 314-9609
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/15/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Permit issued.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Tomatoes at 45 F.
    Correction: Unit is working fine. I recommend removing paper from inside pan. Maintain 41 F.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Fry baskets found dirty.
    Correction: Clean .
10/15/2015Routine
Inspected at the New Kent Wine Festival
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Open drinks.
    Correction: Lids and straws only.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: Chili found at 57 F. This apparently was improperly thawed.
    Correction: Thaw in refrigerator. Do not keep for another day's use.
05/09/2015Risk Factor
Recommend not using a block to store knives. Use something cleanable. Note: Do not dump waste water into storm drain. Provide a waste dollie or go to a campground to dump. This to be available as soon as possible. Permit issued.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Slices of tomato at 45 F.
    Correction: Remove paper towel. Monitor temperature.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: Unmarked/dated sausages and hot dogs.
    Correction: Date upon opening.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Cardboard box used for utensils.
    Correction: Use a cleanable container.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Interior of make table has exposed foam that has fallen off from top.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Dirty hood filters.
    Correction: Clean more frequently.
10/21/2014Routine
Inspection done by other EHS at Chesterfield County event.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: TCS found >41 degrees F in refrigerator.
    Correction: Unit temp was turned down.
09/14/2014Risk Factor
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
    Observation: Worker found eating on board.
    Correction: No eating while working.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Sliced tomatoes 43 F, cream cheese 47 F. Cream cheese is taken in and out of cooler--this elevates temperature.
    Correction: Consider smaller containers.
06/27/2014Risk Factor
Unit is clean.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: TCS food in refrigerator is > 41°F. Chili is 48°F, cream cheese is 45°F and sliced cheese 49°F.
    Correction: Must keep TCS food at 41°F or below. May need to use ice or other methods during travel times. PIC agreed to discard TCS foods at close of the event today. Recommend monitoring temps and keeping a written record.
06/25/2014Risk Factor
Unit not in use at time of inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
04/22/2014Risk Factor
Permit Issued.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/21/2013Follow-up
This Mobile Food unit is operating without a valid permit as this is not the Mobile Unit that the permit was issued to. According to the owner, the permitted Mobile unit was damaged in an accident in July 2013. Permits are not transferable (12 VAC 5-421-3660) and plans for construction (or conversion) of a new food establishment must be submitted for review and approval before construction or conversion of a food establishment (12 VAC 5-421-3600). Owner agreed to bring this unit into compliance within 7 days.
The unit had been closed down for the day and was at the commissary at the time of this inspection.

  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Observed unfinished wood nonfood contact surfaces throught facility.
    Correction: Finish wood so it is nonabsorbant and easily cleanable.
  • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
    Observation: Wall/window casing is not finished to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable surface.
    Correction: Finish casing.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Floor tiles are damaged.
    Correction: Replace damaged tiles.
10/15/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Hot TCS foods <135 degrees in steam table.
    Correction: Reheated to 165 degrees and holding >135 degrees. (unit had been turned off after last stop and product held in unit until moving to next spot - after inspection)
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cold TCS food found >41 degrees in reach-in refrigerator. Hot dogs are 47 degrees.
    Correction: Discard TCS foods >41 degrees >6 hours. PIC moved hot dogs to other refrigeration.
05/08/2013Risk Factor

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