Permit expires 1/2016.Front Lobby area to be remodeled by April 2016 according to Manager.Floor's to be resurfaced/re patched in areas of kitchen.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the kitchen floors are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.(Cracks and Chipping of Terrazzo flooring material).
Correction: Nonfood contact kitchen floors that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Food Contact Surfaces; Cleanability*
Observation: The food contact surface of the ice machine is not clean. (Drop plate area/mold)
Correction: Clean the food contact areas inside of ice machine,free of mold/grime.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Smoothie Staion Lowboy reefer left door -has broken door hinges,which was observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
Correction: Repair the door hinges 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 cooler, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Critical: Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: Harborage conditions exist. (Fruit Flies)
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.Pest control Co to come to facility to retreat as often as once a week,as needed till abated.
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01/04/2016 | Routine | |
Permit expires 1/2016.Transfer CFM Certificate to a Norfolk Public Health Certificate. ($10.00 fee).Restrooms,Dry storage oK.Maintain temperature logs for all refrigeration units daily.
- Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(Splenda)
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: 3 dr lowboy refrigerator door on right side location was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the door 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 door/unit, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting board(s) along the cutting surfaces 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.
- Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
Observation: The indoor floor material located at the Smoothie station and the entire kitchen area does not meet the standard of:1.smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent.(Cracks,Chipped,Disrepair in areas).
Correction: Refinish/Resurface or replace the floor material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. Nonabsorbent.Contractor has been contacted to
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07/07/2015 | Routine | |
Recertification for CFM expires 7-12-2015.Form !B issued to Management.Permit expires 1/2016.All employees to have Food handler cards prior to working in facility.Complete floor repairs within 2 weeks from today.Discussed with Management on site.(M.Hassell)
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Observation: Floor covering in disrepair in (1) walkin cooler,(2) Mop sink area room, (3) ice machine area not sealed.
Correction: Seal floors and repair floors in facility that are in disrepair/ in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used, and the above named areas.
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01/27/2015 | Routine | |
Restrooms clean.Dry storage Ok.Permits and CFM Certificate posted.Temperature logs current.Last treatment/Pest control 6/20/2014.OK.No violations noted. Operating Hours 7-9 weekdays,Saturday 8-9,Sunday 9-9.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 07/16/2014 | Routine | |
Recommend for permit.Permit reissued.Expires 1/31/2015.Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units.Restrooms clean and fountain drink area ..
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the walkin refrigeration cooler.(Need thermometer located inside of walkin unit). .
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.
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01/10/2014 | Routine | |
Floor material to be fixed within 1-2 weeks according to owner via phone conversation with Health Department last week.Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units daily.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of Mold, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: (Back Kitchen lowboy refrigeration door gaskets).
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
Observation: The indoor floor material located at Main Kitchen Area and front service counter area floor along with wall/floor covening does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable
Correction: Refinish or replace the floor material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable and 2. Nonabsorbent
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08/12/2013 | Routine | |
Permit Expires 1/2014.
- Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
Observation: The indoor floor material located at Main kitchen Area and front service counter area does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable and nonabsorbent
Correction: Refinish or replace the floor material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2.Nonabsorbent.
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Observation: Floor wall juncture in main Kitchen and Front service counter area is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
Correction: Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space.
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01/31/2013 | Routine | |
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