The Merit School, 664 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22554 - Child Care Food Service inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Merit School
Address: 664 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Type: Child Care Food Service
Phone: 540 659-5290
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 08/25/2015

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Inspection findings

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Abbreviations: PIC=person in charge
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The cook is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
    Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: can opener.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
08/25/2015Risk Factor
Discussed with the person in charge:
1. chemical storage
2. storage of eggs
No food preparation was available during this inspection - lunch is prepared at another facility

  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a quaternary test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The air vent covers in both restrooms and the floor behind the refrigerators are noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics*
    Observation: Observed spray bottles that were not properly labeled. Chemicals were disposed of.
    Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
02/04/2015Routine
Discussed with the person in charge:
1. this facility does not prepare any foods - foods are being delivered from another school

  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed shell eggs stored over the milk in the reach in cooler. Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There are no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a bleach and quaternary test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: Surfaces of the can opener that was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris. Can opener was placed in the 3-compartment sink.
    Correction: Clean the surface of equipment at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
02/11/2014Routine
Discussed with the person in charge:
1. pre chilling of tuna
2. deliveries
3. quaternary measured 200 ppm
4. facility is very clean and well maintained
Melons were recently cut - no other cold foods were available during this inspection.

  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: The can opener blade was observed soiled to sight and touch.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics*
    Observation: Observed spray bottle that was not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
08/27/2013Risk Factor Assessment
Discussed with the person in charge:
1. use of bleach sanitizer - hand out given

  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the pot holders, storage crates, and the can opener holder have accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Plastic cups and bowls were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered
    Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
    Correction: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • Refuse - Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair
    Observation: The waste storage container has a missing lid.
    Correction: Replace the missing lid for the waste storage container used to hold refuge.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Observed several holes in the wall over the stove and the ceiling around the air vent is not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The bleach sanitizing solution measured over 200+ ppm turning the test strip white. Bleach solution was disposed of.
    Correction: Utilize only bleach sanitizing solution that measures between 50-100 ppm when applying to food contact surfaces
02/25/2013Routine

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