The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Environmental health specialist discussed active managerial control and temperature logs.
- Critical: Handwashing / When to wash hands (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, wiping their face and after engaging in any activity that could contaminate the hands.
Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands OFTEN especially after handling trash, using the restroom, handling raw meats, handling soiled equipment and utensils, BEFORE putting on clean gloves, etc. Proper handwashing frequencies will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Tobacco Use / Proper Food Employee Drinking Containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Food employees may have beverages in the kitchen areas as long as they are covered and consumed through a straw and stored in a manner that will prevent contamination to food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are (missing, damaged): 3dr upright refrigerator in the back kitchen
Correction: Replace gaskets on 3dr upright refrigerator.
- Critical: Quaternary Ammonium Compound Sanitizer Solution Concentration per Use Directions (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: When tested, the quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the sanitizer buckets with a concentration of 0 ppm total quaternary ammonium compound.
Correction: The quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in this facility shall have a minimum concentration of at least 200 ppm OR a concentration between 150-400ppm based on the manufacturer's use directions and using the appropriate test kit.
- Handwashing Sink / Used for Hand Wash Only (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed the handsink at the front line being used as a dumping station.
Correction: Handsinks are to be used only for washing hands to encourage proper hand washing and to prevent contamination of cleaned hands.
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03/28/2016 | Routine | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Environmental health specialist discussed hand washing, employee health, cleaning schedule and temperature logs.
- Critical: Quaternary Ammonium Compound Sanitizer Solution Concentration per Use Directions (corrected on site)
Observation: When tested, the quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets with a concentration of 0 ppm total quaternary ammonium compound.
Correction: The quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in this facility shall have a minimum concentration of at least 200 ppm OR a concentration between 150-400ppm based on the manufacturer's use directions and using the appropriate test kit. The proper sanitizer concentration was applied to the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets at time of inspection.
- Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site)
Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager. It is highly suggested that you have more than one employee with the food manager's license. ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) issues the required photo identification card with proof of successful completion of a certified food manager's exam. Failure to have a certified food manager on site during ALL hours of operation including food preparation, food service, and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment/utensils will result in closure of the establishment.
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07/02/2015 | Routine | |
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