Boon Thai Erawan, 742 21st St. F & G, Norfolk, VA 23517 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Boon Thai Erawan
Address: 742 21st St. F & G, Norfolk, VA 23517
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 625-0709
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 01/04/2016

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Inspection findings

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Permit expires 9/2016.Transfer Portsmouth CFM To Norfolk CFM Certificate. FHC' s current.Maintain temperature logs for all refrigeration units daily and also automatic dishwasher for temperatures.Dry storage and restrooms Ok.Hood system due for inspection/cleaning on 3/24/2016.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Spatula was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.(Wire Mesh webbing)
    Correction: Repair/Replace the spatula 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 @EQUIPMENT@, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required*
    Observation: Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.Corrected on site.
    Correction: Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.Corrected.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the 2 dr reachin cooler Labeled( Ice Cream Freezer).
    Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms. (Back Area).
01/04/2016Routine
Recertify for Current CFM Class by expiration date or attend the two day certification class, to obtain current certificate.Permit expires 9/2016.Hood sticker expires 9/14/2015.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: The temperature measuring device located in the vegetable lowboy cooler was not easily readable.
    Correction: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the 2 dr lowboy prep cooler for meats/salad.
    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.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Encrusted mold buildup and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following equipment: ice machine.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food-contact surface of equipment.(Drop plate cavity area/lid protection area.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen,above the vegetable prep station.(Bulbs burned out).
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
  • Critical: Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Methods are not being used to control pests. (Roaches,Fruit flies)
    Correction: When pests are found use methods to such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.Obtain the services of a Licensed -Pest Control Company, immediately for Intergraded Pest Management Treatments/services.Monitor continously to erradicat the issue of pests in the establishment.
09/04/2015Routine
CFM Certificate expires 9-13-2015.(Register and attend Recertify class(CFM), by expiration date, on current certificate.Permit expires 9/2015.Restrooms & Dry storage/Dumpster area Ok.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.(Wooden block with attached sharping stone in kitchen facility-no sealeant. ).
    Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.Owner to remove from establishment.
05/05/2015Routine
Certificate of Inspection from Shellfish Sanitation/Va Dept of Health expired 9/2014 for Restaurant Depot.(Update)
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (repeated violation)
    Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
    Correction: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
11/20/2014Routine
Maintain temperature logs daily on refrigeration units.(Last entry dated 7/16/2014.Permit posted.Expires 9/2014 Hood cleaning sticker expires 8/14/2014.Restrooms and outside dumpster Ok.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: Food service employee's are working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.Discussed with Owner/Manager.
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (repeated violation)
    Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
    Correction: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Warewash Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: The temperature measuring device for the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) tank of the warewashing machine is (not operating correctly) Gages not working/operating correctly.
    Correction: Provide a functioning temperature measuring device at the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) compartment so employees can routinely monitor the water temperature.(Gages on dishwasher).Have dishwasher mechanic/techician adjust/fiz/install new gages fro proper operation of gages.(Correct readings to be obtained IAW Manufacturers lable plate,atteched to unit.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Pots/Pans were found stacked wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.(Above 3 compartment sink).
    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.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required*
    Observation: Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.(Mop Sink)
    Correction: Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.
07/21/2014Routine
Dumpster area clean,Permits and Licenses along with CFM Certificate posted to Public at front door area.Hood sticker for cleaning expired 1-28-2014. Establishment is not maintaining temperature logs on refrigeration units daily.(Last entry was dated January 27,2014.Maintain temperature logs/charts daily on all refrigeration units.New Menus with Consumer advisory on order.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the front service bar area.
    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.(Corrected on site).
02/12/2014Routine
Restrooms clean.New change of owner established. New name:(Boon Thai Erawan vs Thai Erawan )Maintain temperature charts.Note: (Permit New Permit needed with new name/Old permit posted expiration date posted 9/2013.) Current hood sticker posted expires 1/28/2014.
  • Critical: Parasite Destruction*
    Observation: Raw seafood/fish for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction.
    Correction: Ensure parasite destruction of raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish for consumption is frozen throughout to a temperature of -4°F (-20°C) for 168 hours (7 days) in a freezer or at -31°F (-35°C) for 15 hours in a blast freezer.
  • Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
    Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
    Correction: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
10/10/2013Routine
Fire caulk on hood area above cooking equipment.
Recommended for change of owner. Information faxed to A.B.C.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
09/18/2013Other
Note: Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units daily 2x a day.(open and close).Maintain dumpster site, along with grease container.(No spillage/trash and debris allowed).Hood cleaning due on 7/19/2013.Permit expires 9/2013.Last Pest treatment dated 5/29/2013.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walkin freezer unit is not properly dated for disposition.(Bags of frozen chicken and Beef,shrimp).According to CFM(S. Boonejue) on site, these were prepared and cooled down IAW code requirement temperatures,and stored on May 30,2013).
    Correction: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Warewash Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: The temperature measuring device for the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) tank of the warewashing machine is (not operating properly)
    Correction: Provide a functioning temperature measuring device(New Gages) at the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) compartment so employees can routinely monitor the water temperature.Mechanic called to correct issue,regarding proper readings on both wash and rinse cycle gage.
06/05/2013Routine
Temperature charts/logs required on all refrigeration units 2x daily(am/pm).Hood system sticker/cleaning due 7/19/2013.No Food being prepared during inspection.Restaurant hours closed- M-F 2:30-5:00 ,Open 11:00-2:30,5:00-9:30.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the #2 lowboy cooler at prep line.
    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.
02/28/2013Routine

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