This visit was to conduct a pre-opening inspection. A permit was not issued at this time. Please contact EHS to reschedule pre-opening inspection.
- Critical: Consumer Advisory Required for Raw or Undercooked Animal Food
Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: cooked to serve eggs
Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked 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.
- 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 BLEACH test kit.
- 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: 2dr prep cooler. Observed at 80F.
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.
- Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp
Observation: When tested, the chlorine-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the dishmachine with a concentration of 0 ppm total chlorine.
Correction: A chlorine-based sanitizing solution shall have a minimum concentration of at least 50 to100 ppm total chlorine when tested using the appropriate test kit.
- Cutting Boards / Resurface / Discard
Observation: The cutting board(s) along the prep cooler are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
- Fairfax County improperly designed water heater
Observation: On November 29, 2005 the Fairfax County Health Department adopted specific design requirements for water heaters as follows: (1) Minimum of 50 gallon storage tank, (2) Recovery rate meets or exceeds the minimum hourly hot water demands of the food establishment as calculated by the Health Department, and Our records indicate that your current hot water heater (AO Smith DRE 52 100, 15 kW (75GPH at 80F rise) does not meet these design requirements.
Correction: This policy does not apply to an existing food establishments with a previously approved water heater that does not comply with the design requirements. Your facility falls into this category. However, the design requirements will apply to your facility in the event of a change of ownership, remodeling/renovation, or if it is determined that your facility exhibits a hot water deficiency in the future. A certified letter will be sent to your facility notifying you of this requirement, and a copy will be placed in your establishment file.
- Refuse Container with Cover/ Women's & Unisex Toilet Room
Observation: There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
Correction: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
- Wall / Ceiling Covering / Nonabsorbent & Cleanable
Observation: Ceiling at bar and front service area are not easily cleanable.
Correction: Please provide cleanable and smooth ceiling.
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