The Virginian, 300 Twin Ridge Ln, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Virginian
Address: 300 Twin Ridge Ln, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 330-4252
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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Non critical violations must be corrected in 30 days. Observed good handwashing practices.
  • 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: of the floor mixer( at the base of the mixer as well as the area where the mixing attachment are paced)
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the gas stove range(cook top) has accumulations of grime and debris as well as the sides of the stove..
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Service mop area noted in need of cleaning( sink where water is discarded).
    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.
02/02/2016Routine
Raw shell eggs were found in the WIC that are not pasteurized. They are used for baking.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface( wheels) of the two Vulcan ovens has 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.
09/18/2015Routine
Notes:
Recommended to wrap all fruits (apple, pear) that are available in the basket for residents to pick-up.
Non-critical violation must be corrected within 30 days.
Discussed proper hand washing procedure between loading and unloading dishes.

  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) beef broth, chili, sliced beef in the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. 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.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The indoor wall material located at arch near prep/storage room/refrigerator does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent.
    Correction: Refinish or replace the wall material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
05/13/2015Routine
All critical violations must be corrected within 10 days, non-critical violations must be corrected within 30 days.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
    Observation: Observed that apples stored outside for self service was not protected from contamination because it was not wrapped.
    Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Cooling*
    Observation: Cooked veal in the walk-in cooler noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Discarded voluntarily.
    Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) hot dogs, lentil, baked beans and soup in the Arctic RIC is not properly dated for disposition. Discarded voluntarily.
    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.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) milk in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 15 days ago.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date after opening. 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 - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Arctic Air milk RIC interior.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Kitchen floors near dish machine 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.
01/26/2015Routine
Notes:
- Suggested to pre-chill canned tuna before making salad.
- encourage employes to wash hands, keep hand sink clean.
Critical violation must be corrected within 10 days, non-critical violation must be corrected within 30 days.

  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
    Observation: The employee is eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
    Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may eat so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The floors in the walk-in freezer 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.
10/23/2014Routine
Notes:
FDA 1-B form provided to new employees. Discussed employee health policy with kitchen staff.

  • Critical: 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, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
07/22/2014Routine
Non-critical violations must be corrected within 30 days.
Notes:
There should be no food preparation near the AC unit in the storage room.
Discussed employee health policy with PIC.

  • Food Preparation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Food being prepared near the AC unit.
    Correction: Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: A few tiles above on the corner near friers are missing or in bad repair.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Walls near hand sink 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.
04/04/2014Routine
Non-critical violation must be corrected within 30 days.
Notes:
Discussed proper cooling reheating methods and temperatures.

  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in freezer.
    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
  • Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dented can was not separated from other cans.
    Correction: Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
12/26/2013Routine
Critical violation must be corrected immediately, non-critical violations must be corrected within 30 days.
  • Critical: Hands - When to Wash*
    Observation: A food employee failed to wash his hands after handling soiled utensils and before unloading clean utensils from dish wash machine.
    Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
    Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Cooling Methods
    Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
    Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the reach-in refrigerator near 3 compartment sink.
    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
09/24/2013Routine
All critical violations must be corrected within 10 days, non-critical violations must be corrected within 30 days.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
    Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) soups, salads, 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.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board along the prep line 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.
  • 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.
06/20/2013Routine
Non-critical violations must be corrected within 30 days.
Notes:
Chemical test kit must be used daily to ensure proper sanitizer concentration in 3 VAT sink.
Adequate food probe thermometer and chemical test kit.
Reviewed employee health policy with PIC.

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Whipped butter cups(contains milk) cold holding at improper temperatures. The box with butter cups found stored on the counter, according to staff they keep it in refrigerator some times.
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Keep whipped butter cups refrigerated or frozen.
  • 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: slicer, kitchen equipment (ex. Mayo dispenser, shelving, prep table, steam table).
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin. Container with sanitizer was empty.
    Correction: Provide quaternary ammonium sanitizer at proper concentration of 200 - 300 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors in the kitchen, storage and mop area had accumulation of food debris and build -up dirt.
    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.
03/15/2013Routine

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