Vocelli Pizza, 3065-T Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Vocelli Pizza
Address: 3065-T Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 703 435-7333
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 01/21/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Certified Food Manager/Certificate Process
    Observation: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.
    Correction: Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided). A copy of the photo identification card can be faxed to the food safety section at (703) 653-9448. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card may result in further enforcement action.
  • Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements (repeated violation)
    Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the back door
    Correction: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required
    Observation: Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the front handwashing sink used by food employees.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
  • Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests.
    Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination. Pestcides were discarded
01/21/2016Routine
  • Sanitizer Test Kit Required (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a QUATERNARY AMMONIA test kit.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
    Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are damaged: True 4dr preptop cooler
    Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located in the back is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
  • Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements (repeated violation)
    Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the back door
    Correction: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at back handwashing sink.
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
02/10/2015Routine
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. EHS provided manager with and discussed time as a public health control as option for all potentially hazardous foods at pizza prep cooler (as temporary solution) until the unit is repaired or replaced. EHS asked CFM to have owner/GM call EHS within 3 calendar days to discuss the long term solution regarding pizza prep cooler.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item(s) in the True 4DR prep cooler were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:------sausage at 55F, shredded mozarella cheese at 57F, sliced tomatoes at 56F, sliced ham at 55F, shredded cheddar cheese at 55F, cooked chicken at 56F, tomato sauce at 47F, pizza sauce at 64F and breadstick sauce at 62F.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. DISCARDED.
  • Sanitizer Test Kit Required
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a QUATERNARY AMMONIA test kit.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: --------True 4DR prep cooler observed at 63F.
    Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly OR time as a public health control must be properly used as discussed.
  • Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Back door observed kept open for ventilation and opening is not protected by a screen or other effective means.
    Correction: Provide screens (16 mesh to 1 inch), air curtains, or other effective means to protect against the entry of insects and rodents. DOOR CLOSED.
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at back handwashing sink.
    Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
10/06/2014Routine
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a routine inspection.
Note: Upon arrival observed that the technician was working on the walk-in refrigerator. He had just finished replacing parts and the walk-in is working fine now. Per the technician they put all the food in the walk-in after he fixed it, but the temperature was not 41F below before they moved all the food in walk-in.
Please fax invoice for fixing 4DR prep refg. (WITHIN 48hours) Do not use this refg until it is capable of holding foods at 41F or below.

  • Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (corrected on site)
    Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy." Note: Another manager arrived and provided the EH policy for review. Also, the new employee was trained during inspection.
    Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
    1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
  • Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: dressings in bottle, flour
    Correction: Unless a food item can be easily recognized, all foods and ingredients removed from their original containers and stored in working containers shall be labeled using the common name of the food. For example: cooking oils, salt, sugar, flour, spices, herbs, etc.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked chicken 46F, sliced ham 54F, chicken tender 49F, shredded mozzarella 50F, sliced pepperoni 48F--True 4DR prep refg. Chicken wings 50F, feta cheese 52F and 48F, sausage 46F, meatball 47F, sliced ham 49F, 47F, marinara sauce 50F, sliced tomates 50F, cooked chicken 52F. --walk-in Pizza sauce 57F--prep table. Note: All items except pizza sauce discarded. Pizza sauce in walk-in refg.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
    Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: 4DR prep refg 54F
    Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
  • Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
    Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit is damaged: 4DR prep refg
    Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
  • Equipment & Utensils / Air-Drying or Adequate Draining Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Plastic pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.
  • Outer Openings, Protected / Screen Requirements (corrected on site)
    Observation: Window or door is kept open for ventilation and opening is not protected by a screen or other effective means. Main door open for ventilation.
    Correction: Provide screens (16 mesh to 1 inch), air curtains, or other effective means to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
09/17/2013Routine
**Approval is hereby granted for the issuance of a Health Department Permit. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until the official permit is received. All outstanding violations are to be corrected within ten (10) days but no later than the time of your first routine inspection (approximately 30 days). Equipment additions/replacement/changes are not allowed without Health Department approval.**
Note the following recommendations:
It is recommended that more than one person on staff be a Certified Food Manager. A Certified Food Manager must be on the premises during ALL food preparation and service.
Recommendation is made to have exhaust hood cleaned at least every six months. Maintain records of hood cleaning for Health Department review.
Recommendation is made to clean hood filters at least every two weeks.
It is recommended that the grease trap be cleaned at least every two months. Maintain records of grease trap cleaning for Health Department review.
It is recommended that a monthly pest control program be implemented. Maintain records of pest control treatments for Health Department review.
Water heater: A.O. Smith BT 80 230

  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean at Frequency to Preclude Accumulation (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: shelves above 3 vat sink.
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Modifications to FDA Food Code/Section 4-205.10, Equipment Certification (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: 1) Kenmore chest freezer.
    Correction: Remove both freezers. Food equipment must be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program such as NSF or ETL.
  • Toilet Rooms, Enclosed / Self-Closing Door
    Observation: The restroom door is not self-closing.
    Correction: Install a closer on the restroom door. The door must be self-closing.
  • Ventilation Systems, Shall Be Clean
    Observation: There was not evidence of the exhaust hood system being cleaned professionally within the last six months.
    Correction: Clean the hood ductwork to the roof. Submit the receipt for the cleaning to the health department within 14 days.
08/30/2013Pre-Opening
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Handout with information about ORS interactive provided. Discussed with the owner on phone and with the manager that a CFM must be present at all times.
  • 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.
  • Critical: Fairfax City Code/Permit to Operate Required, Must be Posted, Must be Valid
    Observation: At the time of this inspection, it was observed that a change of ownership has taken place at the food establishment. The current operator does not have a valid permit to operate,
    Correction: Within 24 hours, the following must be done to ensure continued operation of the establishment: 1) submit an Application for Permit to Operate a Food Service Establishment and a copy of a current business license to the Health Department
08/27/2013Other

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