Observed food handler cards, employee health policy, and temperature charts. PHF/TCS foods observed were not time and/or temperature abused. Additional CFM needed. Permit fee of $40 needed for permit. Great improvement from previous inspections!
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food: Cold Holding*
Observation: PHF/TCS foods observed in the prep unit were cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the M3 Reach in Ref.
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.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: To-Go silverware (forks) were found stored with the food contact surface facing upward.
Correction: Store silverware with the food contact surface facing downward to prevent the contamination of hands.
- Handwashing Cleanser; Availability
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing station near the cashier area.
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.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing station behind the front counter.
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
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Salad bar unit observed not in use for facility operations.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment for the main prep unit.
Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs twice a day.
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03/03/2016 | Routine | |
Unnecessary items observed removed from facility.Observed registration for 2 CFMs. Observed all food handler cards, employee health policy, and temperature charts. Deli case is approved to operate. Prep table and to go case is not approved to operate. CFM stated the units will no longer be utilized. Discussed using time as a public health control with CFM. Approved for permit.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Main Prep Unit and to-go case were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
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.
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07/09/2015 | Follow-up | |
Prep unit previously observed in disrepair is observed in use without prior approval from the health department. Prep unit is still observed in disrepair. Informed CFM to not use for extended use (>4 hours). Did not observe valid registration for additional Certified Food Managers. Large mobile salad buffet equipment, stainless steel ice bin, and icecream truck observed still stored in facility. Did not observe food handler cards for all employees. All other violations addressed. Not approved for permit.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Main Prep Unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
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.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
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07/02/2015 | Follow-up | |
Observed work order for maintenance on 2 refrigeration units -- the cold case deli and the prep unit. Discussion with CFM included: ambient air of all refrigeration units need to be maintained @ 38'F or below. Provided temperature charts. Equipment is not approved for use.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Critical: Employee - Responsibility of a Food Employee or an Applicant to Report to the Person in Charge* (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia colo 0157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Deli Case Reach In and Main Prep Unit were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
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.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the mop closet.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Water heater storage room is not maintained in good repair. Observed gaps and holes in need of sealing on the wall.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of sanitizer buckets are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of sanitizer must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
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06/19/2015 | Follow-up | |
Display case, deli case, and prep unit are not observed maintaining proper cold holding temperatures at 38'F or below. Units are not approved to operate. Instructed CFM to pre-slice meat products to decrease opening/closing of reach in refrigerator.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Critical: Employee - Responsibility of a Food Employee or an Applicant to Report to the Person in Charge* (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia colo 0157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Deli Case Reach In and Main Prep Unit were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
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.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the mop closet.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Water heater storage room is not maintained in good repair. Observed gaps and holes in need of sealing on the wall.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of sanitizer buckets are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of sanitizer must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
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06/19/2015 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Person in Charge - Assignment of Responsibility* (corrected on site)
Observation: The person in charge was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction: The permit holder shall designate a person in charge who is authorized to monitor and manage all food establishment operations and who is authorized to take actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Critical: Employee - Responsibility of a Food Employee or an Applicant to Report to the Person in Charge* (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia colo 0157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Deli Case Reach In and Main Prep Unit were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
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.
- Lighting, Intensity (corrected on site)
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the entire food prep/operations areas. Observed food service employees cleaning and prepping without adequate lighting due to the lights being turned off.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the mop closet.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Water heater storage room is not maintained in good repair. Observed gaps and holes in need of sealing on the wall.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers*
Observation: Containers of sanitizer buckets are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of sanitizer must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
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06/18/2015 | Routine | |
Informed CFM to transfer Portsmouth certificate to Norfolk certificate and to post all certifications in public view. All previous violations addressed. Approved for permit.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the mop sink closet.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
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09/18/2014 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: The person in charge failed at being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program or responds correctly to the EHS's questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
Correction: Ensure that the person in charge has a valid certified food protection manager certificate and/or correctly demonstrates knowledge of the food operation as it relates to the EHS's questions.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Employee Health
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia colo 0157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
Observation: Employee observed working in the food service area without a proper hair restraint.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) deli meats in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit (for bleach) so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Clean dishware (plates) were not observed stored with the food-contact surface facing downward.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (corrected on site)
Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the unisex restroom.
Correction: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the restroom.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the mop sink closet.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (corrected on site)
Observation: Mop sink closet observed in need of organization.
Correction: Maintain the premise free of clutter.
- Conformance with Approved Procedures
Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
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09/15/2014 | Routine | |
All previously noted violations addressed.
New paint will be added to the bathroom to increase lighting.
CFM certification needed to be posted in public view. Norfolk certificate required.
Facility recommended for permit.
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Observation: Floor and wall juncture in mop area and electrical panel area not sealed.
Correction: Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used.
- Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards
Observation: Mats or duckboards in mop area and electrical panel area not removable and easily cleanable.
Correction: Design mats and duckboards to be removable and easily cleanable.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in mop sink area.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the bathroom.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
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06/18/2014 | Pre-Opening | |
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