The Sandbar Inc., 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr., Tappahannock, VA 22560 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Sandbar Inc.
Address: 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr., Tappahannock, VA 22560
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 564-3751
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 03/17/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: Ice Machine.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Physical structure is not maintained in good repair: Ceiling holes x 2 in dry storage need repair.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
03/17/2016Routine
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    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.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Food
    Observation: Temperature measuring devices are needed internally in all cooling units.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Vent Hood.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
    Observation: A condensate buildup was observed in the bottom of both deli units.
    Correction: Repair the condensate drain line to prevent incidental contact with foods.
06/17/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.03/26/2015Routine
  • Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
    Observation: Single-service or single-use articles not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
    Correction: Handle, display, or dispense single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
12/11/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin (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.
  • Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Single-service or single-use articles not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
    Correction: Handle, display, or dispense single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
09/17/2014Routine
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along the deli unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Vent Hood.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
06/06/2014Routine
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
  • Kitchenware and Tableware
    Observation: Single-service or single-use articles not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination (bar area).
    Correction: Handle, display, or dispense single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in kitchen under equipment (stove, deli units, etc) 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.
03/07/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
    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.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board along the deli unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
    Observation: Excessive condensate buildup in bottom of kitchen deli unit (nearest window).
    Correction: Repair the condensate leak to prevent incidental contact with foods.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Sanitizing Agent being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 (chlorine > 200ppm)
    Correction: Utilize only @sanitizing agent@ that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
12/13/2013Routine
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
    Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: FOOD (several items) cold holding at improper temperatures - after lunch rush.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: EQUIPMENT was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: Upright salad dressing cooler and small deli unit not holding proper cold temperatures.
    Correction: Repair the EQUIPMENT 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 EQUIPMENT, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Sanitizing Agent being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940
    Correction: Utilize only @sanitizing agent@ that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
09/19/2013Routine
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
    Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: 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.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along the deli unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the dishwash machine.
    Correction: Provide SANITIZING AGENTS at proper concentration of SANI CONCENTRATIONS and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sanitizing Agent (chlorine) being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 (> 200ppm).
    Correction: Utilize only @sanitizing agent@ that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
06/25/2013Routine
Pre-Opening Inspection with Deborah O'Sullivan:
1. Bread warmer drawers need cleaning - corrected 3/22/13
2. Clean inside of upper deli unit - corrected 3/22/13
3. Clean gaskets lower deli unit -corrected 3/22/13
4. Clean or dispose of pots and pans with grime build up - corrected 3/22/13
5.Remove masking tape on heat unit above deli - corrected 3/22/13
6. Need shatterproof bulbs for heat unit - or remove bulbs -corrected 3/22/13
7. Wash, rinse, sanitize all dishes, utensils, pots and pans
8. Dishwasher due for servicing this afternoon - corrected 3/22/13
9. Scrub rust from bottom of shelving next to dishwasher - corrected 3/22/13
10. Fill wall hole @ 2 compartment sink - corrected 3/22/13
11. Clean or replace scale (rusty) - corrected 3/22/13
12. Clean inside of Hobart oven - corrected 3/22/13
13. Evidence of mice near Hobart oven - clean and inform pest management - corrected 3/22/13
14. Clean rust spots / or repaint shelving in back room and walk in cooler - corrected 3/22/13
15. Grease disposal unit must be on concrete pad
16. Clean area around dumpster - corrected 3/22/13
17. Remove rust / repaint bottom of beer cooler at bar - corrected 3/22/13
18. Coke dispenser must have backflow preventer - corrected 3/22/13
19. Make sure Consumer Advisory added to menu for raw or undercooked foods
20. Add self closures to bathroom doors - corrected 3/22/13
3/22/13 - Facility meets substantial compliance with VDH regulations - PERMIT ISSUED.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
03/25/2013Pre-Opening

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