The Downtown Cafe, 3712 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: The Downtown Cafe
Address: 3712 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 806-1649
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 09/08/2015
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Inspection findings

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Type
The facility is clean, well maintained, and in compliance with food regulations.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		09/08/2015Routine
Overall, the facility is clean, well maintained, and in compliance. Operators are reminded to monitor the temperature of the short fridge and ensure that QT test strips are available at all times and being used to measure the concentration of chemical sanitizer.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/22/2015Routine
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach-in refrigerator in store room.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the food prep area.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
12/08/2014Routine
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
10/28/2014Routine
provide menu, provide plans for any renovations.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: Tree compartment sink was observed in a state of repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed. faucet arm does not reach all three compartments.
    Correction: Discard, replace or repair the three compartment sink to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: The handwashing sink at restroom is equipped with separate cold and water faucets rather than a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    Correction: Remove and replace the separate cold and hot water and provide a mixing valve or combination faucet capable of providing an adequate flow of water at 100°F and above.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
    Observation: Floor or floor covering in restrooms is not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Repair or replace floor or floor covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
04/10/2014Pre-Opening

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