Yami Market (Grocery Dept.), 5245 Duke, Alexandria, VA 22304 - Other Food Service inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Yami Market (Grocery Dept.)
Address: 5245 Duke, Alexandria, VA 22304
Type: Other Food Service
Phone: 703 751-7774
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 01/06/2016

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type
This visit was made to conduct a follow up to the routine food safety evaluation that was conducted on December 22, 2015. The following issues have been corrected: 1. The Person in Charge has a valid Northern Virginia Food Protection Manager card. Thank you. It is recommended that additional people obtain this card before you get the permit to operate the fast food restaurant. Note: Please contact the Alexandria Health Department at (703) 746 4910 when the kitchen is fully set up and you are ready to being operating the fast food part of the establishment. Food Labels / Labeled According to Law (repeated violation) Observation: Snacks for sale of small bread bites (dhabo kolo) are packaged in a plastic bag with no label and prepared at another restaurant. Correction: Food packaged in a food establishment shall be labeled as specified in Law including 21 CFR 101 - Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. Food Labels/Common Name/Ingredients/Quantity/Manufacturer (repeated violation) Observation: Insufficient information is provided on the label of the following food item(s) packaged in the food establishment: containers of lentils, beans, ground spices, coffee beans and other grains are unlabeled. Correction: Food packaged in a food establishment for customer self service shall include labels that contain the following information: 1. the common name of the food, 2. the list of major ingredients including artificial colors or preservatives, 3. the total net weight or quantity of the food, 4. the name and place of business of the food manufacturer, packer, or distributor, 5. the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food,6. nutrition labeling and, 7. for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means. 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. They are using bleach to sanitize. Correction: A bleach (chlorine) test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/L) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.	01/06/2016	Follow-up
Critical: Certified Food Manager: Presence Required Observation: Person in Charge did not have a Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at the time of the visit. Correction: Establishment shall be under the control of someone holding a valid Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager card at all operating times. Card is to be obtained from ORS Interactive within 10 business days. A follow up visit will be conducted to verify. Critical: Employee Health Policy Requirements (corrected on site) Observation: Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code because: Person in Charge was unable to identify big 6 foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Correction: Create and implement an EHP that: 1) requires employees to report certain symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, or a lesion/infected wound) and illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella Typhi, Nontyphoidal Salmonella, E. coli, or Shigella) Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site) Observation: Raw shelled eggs stored over beverages in the two door self serve refrigerator. Correction: Raw foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs shall be stored properly inside refrigerators and freezers to prevent cross contamination. Raw foods shall be stored on shelving units below or separated from all cooked foods, commercially processed foods, washed produce, leftover foods, etc. Eggs were relocated to bottom shelf. Food Labels / Labeled According to Law Observation: Snacks for sale of small bread bites (dhabo kolo) are packaged in a plastic bag with no label and prepared at another restaurant. Correction: Food packaged in a food establishment shall be labeled as specified in Law including 21 CFR 101 - Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. Food Labels/Common Name/Ingredients/Quantity/Manufacturer Observation: Insufficient information is provided on the label of the following food item(s) packaged in the food establishment: containers of lentils, beans, ground spices, coffee beans and other grains are unlabeled. Correction: Food packaged in a food establishment for customer self service shall include labels that contain the following information: 1. the common name of the food, 2. the list of major ingredients including artificial colors or preservatives, 3. the total net weight or quantity of the food, 4. the name and place of business of the food manufacturer, packer, or distributor, 5. the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food,6. nutrition labeling and, 7. for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means. Sanitizer Test Kit Required Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. They are using bleach to sanitize. Correction: A bleach (chlorine) test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/L) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.	12/22/2015	Routine
This visit was made to conduct a follow up inspection. Three compartment sink now drains sufficiently. Please only drain one compartment at a time to prevent waste over flow onto ground. Okay to prepare microwave meals and reheat commercially prepared foods. Please contact Erin May at 703.746.4910 when scheduling your pre-opening when hood has been installed. No violation noted during this evaluation.	10/08/2015	Follow-up
This visit was made to conduct a change of ownership for grocery portion of food service establishment. The following items must be corrected: 1. Provide hand washing sign in rest-room 2. Insufficient information is provided on the label of spices and dried beans packaged in the food establishment. Food packaged in a food establishment for customer self service shall include labels that contain the following information: 1. The common name of the food 2. The list of major ingredients including artificial colors and preservatives 3. The total net weight or quantity of the food 4. The name and place of business of the food manufacturer, packer, or distributor 5. The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food 6. Nutrition labeling and, 7. For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means. 3. True 2-door self serve freezer is currently being used as a refrigerator. Currently, this unit is operating at 50 ° F (cream cheese 50 ° F). Do not store Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food until repaired. Do not operate this unit as a refrigerator if it is equipped to operate as a freezer. Hot water supply requirements: Hand sinks: 2 Mop sink: 1 Pre-rinse sprayer: 1 3-compartment sink: 18 x 18 x 20 Required Recover Rate: 122 GPH Hot water heater make/model: AO Smith/DRE 52 100 Input: 6 elements = 24 kW Recovery Rate of Unit: 123 GPH Minimum Recovery Rate Met *Recommend issuance of health department permit -This report shall serve as your permit to operate until your official permit is received. Any changes to floor plan, equipment, or menu/special processes shall be pre-approved by AHD. Note: All food will be sold per-packaged until food labels can be provided. Note: 3-compartment utensil washing sink does not adequately drain. All food must be sold in the grocery pre-packaged until 3-compartment sink properly drains. Note: The back kitchen is not approved for use. Currently food establishment is under going a plan review for the back kitchen. A pre-opening inspection along with an application and permit fee must be conducted prior to use. No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/29/2015	Pre-Opening

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