The Lizard Cafe, 109 Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: The Lizard Cafe
Address: 109 Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 622-5973
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 02/01/2016
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New staff hired to attend food handler class. Viewed temperature log sheet. Refrigeration is holding at proper temps. Product is holding at proper temps.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		02/01/2016Routine
Refrigeration is holding at proper temperatures. Product checked is holding at proper temperatures. Staff due to take food handler class. Facility recommended for permit renewal. Application to be sent back in with permit fee. Once application is processed and fee is paid, food permit will be issued.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor. Container of flour stored on floor.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Inside of ice machine in need of cleaning due to buildup on white tray.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs at least two times a day.
11/02/2015Routine
Certified food manager Chesapeake certificate to be transferred over to a Norfolk food manager certificate. There is a $10 transferring fee. Food handler cards are current. Spoke with manager concerning cleaning frequency for walls and items being stored in window seal. Food permit will be issued once manager certificate is transferred over to a Norfolk food manager certificate.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor. Sugar, flour and potatoes stored on floor.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Filters on ice machine in need of cleaning due to dust buildup.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of dust buildup.
09/30/2014Routine
Certified food manager certificate need to be transferred over to a Norfolk certificate. There is a $10 transferring fee. Copy of online food handler training information given to certified food manager. Viewed food handler cards. Cards are all current. Form 1B given to manager for each employee to read over, sign and date to keep on file at facility.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
08/12/2014Routine
Food handler cards are posted and current. Additional thermometer placed in True reach-in unit.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: The person in charge failed to posses a certified food service manager's card.
    Correction: The person in charge need to obtain a certified food service manager's card.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Daily temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
02/24/2014Routine
One new hire need food handler card. Copy of food handler class schedule left on site. Manager informed me that True reach-in has been frequently opened this morning. Manager attempted to adjust gauge on unit. Informed manager to monitor unit, record temperatures on daily temperature log for all refrigeration units. Manager signed up for Serv Safe food manager course. Informed manager that Serv Safe certificate will have to be transferred over to a Norfolk food manager certificate. There is a $10.00 transferring fee. Observed hot plate in back area. Informed manager that all cooking equipment have to be under proper ventilation system.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: True reach-in in front holding at improper temperature.
    Correction: Repair the True reach-in to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the True reach-in, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
11/25/2013Routine
Operator is planning on taking Serv Safe CFM course or signing up for next available CFM class offered through department.
Operator in discussion with pest control company regarding flies.
Facility recommended for change of owner and new permit.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		10/22/2013Pre-Opening

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