The Tavern, 73 Monument Pl., Heathsville, VA 22473 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Tavern
Address: 73 Monument Pl., Heathsville, VA 22473
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 580-7900
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 01/12/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
    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.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
    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.
  • Shellfish - Shellstock - Condition
    Observation: Please store mop bucke in location that can not contaminate foood or ice. Select a safe location when not in use.
    Correction:
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Personal items (wallet) in food prep area.
    Correction: Please select and designate an area for storage of personal items
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad and soup 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.
  • Food - Food Labels
    Observation: Consumer self-dispensing bulk food bin containing @FOOD@ is not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the consumer: 1. the manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the food or, 2. a card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified in this section.
  • Food - Food Labels
    Observation: Consumer self-dispensing bulk food bin containing @FOOD@ is not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the consumer: 1. the manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the food or, 2. a card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified in this section.
  • Food - Food Labels
    Observation: Consumer self-dispensing bulk food bin containing @FOOD@ is not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the consumer: 1. the manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the food or, 2. a card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified in this section.
  • Warewashing Machines, Sanitizer Level Indicator
    Observation: The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
    Correction: Alter or replace the warewashing machine so that an audible or visual warning is given when more chemical sanitizer needs to be added.
  • Equipment, Clothes Washers and Dryers, Storage Cabinents, Contamination Prevention
    Observation: Remove equipment that is not being used from the facility.
    Correction:
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: There was no trash can at handsink to dispose of paper towels. all handwashing stations shall be fully equipped.
    Correction:
01/12/2016Routine
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
    Observation: Need sheild betweenm handwashing and ice machine at least 12 inches high.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
  • Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
    Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the @FOOD@ that may be served raw and/or undercooked
    Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers' Operating Instructions (corrected on site)
    Observation: The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
    Correction: Operate the warewashing machine per affixed data plate specifications to ensure that equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized.
08/10/2015Routine
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Food
    Observation: The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the @EQUIPMENT@ is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (dual or degrees Fl) located in the not present in several refirgeration units.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Pressure Measuring Devices, Mechanical Warewashing Equipment
    Observation: the dishwasher is not reaching proper temperature and needs maintenance
    Correction:
  • Warewashing Machines, Sanitizer Level Indicator
    Observation: Observed that mechanical warewashing unit does not have capacity to automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.
    Correction: Warewashing machines must have the capacity to automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.
  • 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 @SANITIZING AGENT@ test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the @Location@
    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
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
05/21/2015Pre-Opening

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