- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands. Not washed before putting on gloves.
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.
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system of mussel tags. Dates batches are used are not noted on tags.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
- 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 (corrected on site)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Ice scoop not stored on clean surface.
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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Seafood stock not cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required*
Observation: Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on faucet with hose attached.
Correction: Provide a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device on all threaded faucets.
- Toilet Rooms - Enclosed
Observation: Toilet room near outdoor bar is not provided with a self-closing door
Correction: Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
- 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.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (corrected on site)
Observation: There is excessive standing water on dishroom floor.
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.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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01/07/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification*
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system for mussels when removed from their tagged or labeled container.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that would preserve the source identification when removing 1 or more tagged or labeled shellstock from their containers. The system must ensure that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container is not commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: the shelving in a few refrigerators was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. rusty
Correction: Repair the shelvingto 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 replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- 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: labels still on outsided of ctrs after being washed
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
Observation: stainless steel pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: Light bulb in dishwash area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Correction:
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The cooling unit fan covers in many refrigerators noted in need of cleaning. DISCUSSED
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.
- Toxics - Presence and Use Restriction (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials found in the food establishment can of insecticide found in the salad prep area.
Correction: Remove unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials.
- Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
Observation: The sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 over 100ppm bleach
Correction: Utilize only sanitizer that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
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07/14/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Crab dip, crab cakes, sliced tomato, guacamole, salsa, pasta salad, tuna, and chicken cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
Observation: Prep refrigerator on line and refrigerated drawers are not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41°F or below.
Correction: Repair or replace the equipment to ensure food items are held at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F or below . Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
Correction: Post no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
- Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
Observation: Single-service or single-use articles not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination. (straws at bar)
Correction: Handle, display, or dispense single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar.
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
- Toxics - Presence and Use Restriction (corrected on site)
Observation: Unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials found in the food establishment. (can of hot shot for flying insects)
Correction: Remove unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials.
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01/13/2015 | Routine | |
Facility provided a copy of pest control treatment.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Improper use of dry wiping cloths.
Correction: Ensure dry cloths are used for wiping food spills from tableware and carryout containers.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
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07/31/2014 | Follow-up | |
Note: Violations regarding blended drinks outside and cut fruit outside, outside wait area and reusing plastic ware will be discussed with EHS supervisor. Employee Health forms provided. Training provided. Observations discussed.
- Person in Charge
Observation: Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
Correction: Train all employees in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
- 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
- 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: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Improper use of dry wiping cloths.
Correction: Ensure dry cloths are used for wiping food spills from tableware and carryout containers.
- 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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observation: Blended drinks and cut fruit are made and served outside
Correction: there is a wait station with plumbed water and trash outside
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
Observation: Numerous foods cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the ice machines were in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface of ice machines at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Plates, pans and cups were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
- Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
Observation: The indoor ceiling material located a the wait area and the salad area does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
Correction: Refinish or replace the indoor ceiling at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests*
Observation: Observed methods are not being used to control pests.
Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
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07/15/2014 | Routine | |
Note: Facility provided regulations regarding plan submission requirements. Observations discussed.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
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.
- Food Storage - Prohibited Areas
Observation: Food stored under other sources of contamination. (beverage drainage lines are located in a manner that may cause contamination to potable ice)
Correction: Relocate food storage to an approved area until the source of contamination is eliminated or removed.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a quaternary test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (unwrapped straws at wait area)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- 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 (bar area)
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of Quaternary sanitizer tablets are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals ( i.e. sanitizer) must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
- Critical: Toxics - Medicines - Restriction and Storage* (corrected on site)
Observation: Medicines are located in the dishwashing area.
Correction: Locate medicines to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles
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02/25/2014 | Routine | |
Discussed tags for shellfish, (they maintain tags, but not on all containers)
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees at the bar observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant - Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)
Observation: Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for drink ice or used as food.
Correction: Cease use of ice used as a cooling medium for food. Ice that has been in contact with unsanitized surfaces or raw animal foods may contain pathogens and other contaminants.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
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11/25/2013 | Routine | |
Observations discussed. Employee health policy discussed.
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification*
Observation: Tags missing from the mussels containers.
Correction: Ensure the tags remain attached to the shellstock container in which they were received until the container is empty.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Seared tuna, mixed melon, cooked chicken, lettuce&tomato set up and watermelon cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the walk-in refrigerator next to the ice machine downstairs, the bar and the salad area drawers.
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.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the bar for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a quaternary test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface of the ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Plumbing connections under the 3 compartment sink are leaking.
Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed methods are not being used to control pests (fruit flies and domestic flies)
Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
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08/27/2013 | Routine | |
Note: Valid permit must be posted. Observations discussed.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Grouper, chicken, and sliced tomato are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: Prep unit is not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41°F or below.
Correction: Repair or replace the equipment to ensure food items are held at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F or below . Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The gaskets of the ice bins at the bar are in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the gaskets in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests*
Observation: Flies present.
Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
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05/13/2013 | Routine | |
Note: It is required to provide notice to the consumer that a juice product is not pasteurized. Observations discussed.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands*
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Food - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (corrected on site)
Observation: Vegetables not washed before being offered for sale or service.
Correction: Thoroughly wash raw fruits and vegetables to remove soil and other contaminants before cutting, combining with other ingredients, cooking, serving, or being offered for human consumption in the ready-to-eat form.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the numerous refrigeration units.
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.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: Low prep unit is not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41°F or below.
Correction: Repair or replace the equipment to ensure food items are held at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F or below . Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
Correction: Post no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: The hood system and filters are not being maintained in a clean condition.
Correction: Maintain hood system and vent filters in a clean condition.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of calcium lime and rust cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of any hazardous product must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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01/11/2013 | Routine | |
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