Elydale Elementary School, 128 Elydale Rd., Ewing, VA 24248 - Public Elementary School Food Service inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Elydale Elementary School
Address: 128 Elydale Rd., Ewing, VA 24248
Type: Public Elementary School Food Service
Phone: 276 445-4439
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 02/26/2016

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type
Staff was viewed using digital thin stemmed thermometer is measure temperature of ground beef going onto serve line. Exhaust over 3 compartment sink appears to have been cleaned as noted in prior inspection violation. Thank you. No violation noted during this evaluation.	02/26/2016	Routine
Discussed cleaning and replacement of kitchen vent fan as noted by manager. It appears lack of ventilation is causing build up of steam and humidity in rear stock room as well. Ventilation - Mechanical Ventilation Observation: Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive condensation. Exhuast fan located over 3 compartment sink needs to be cleaned or replaced. Excessive build up of dust and grease is preventing proper kitchen & storage room ventilation. Correction: Provide mechanical ventilation that is sufficient enough to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes	08/26/2015	Routine
Students were out of school participating at "Raid on Martin's Station" event at Wilderness Road State Park. Staff had prepared bag lunches for delivery there. No food prep/service at time of inspection. Staff was viewed cleaning kitchen and equipment. No violation noted during this evaluation.	05/08/2015	Routine
Prior violations appear to be corrected. Discussed turkey cooking/cooling/re-heat process with manager. Discussed and viewed sanitizer solution correction. Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site) Observation: When tested, a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces.. Correction: Provide quaternary at proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.	11/20/2014	Routine
Staff is using chlorine and quaternary solutions as sanitizers. Test strips are available for testing each type. Ventilation issues/needs were discussed with manager. Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation) Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Rear door is left open to ventilate kitchen at times. Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by installing a self-closing, tight-fitting screen door. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. This will also eliminate need to open main door for ventilation. Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation) Observation: Ventilation systems to the outside are creating a public health hazard Screen around rear window fan has a heavy buildup of dust reducing adequate ventilation in kitchen. Correction: Clean ventilation systems so they do not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge	08/22/2014	Routine
Discussed sanitizing test strips with manager. School supply has ordered wrong type of testing strips, quaternary are needed. Solution was measured at 200 PPM. Good hand washing and glove wear practiced during lunch service. Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. The kitchen is supplied within chlorine test strips, but quaternary sanitizer is being used. 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.	04/15/2014	Routine
Discussed marked items for solutions with manager. Final wash temperature of dishwasher was measured at a minimum of 160 degrees F. Quaternary and chlorine sanitizing solutions were evidence in use and at proper concentrations. Prior plumbing repair at 3 compartment sink appear to have been corrected. Outer Openings - Protected (corrected on site) Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Rear delivery door was open to entry of pests from outside. 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. A screen door with the above features would be acceptable. Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition Observation: Ventilation systems to the outside are creating a public health hazard Heavy dust/grease buildups on rear kitchen fan and ice machine exhaust fan. Outer vent shields at ice machine also appear to be sealed or rusted shut preventing ventilation as well. Correction: Clean and repair ventilation systems so they do not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge	01/14/2014	Routine
Quaternary sanitizer solution was measured at 150 ppm in 3 compartment sink. Staff was observed checking chicken hot holding temperature with thin stemmed thermocouple. Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair Observation: The sink basin at the at the 3 compartment sink is slow to drain from the right vat (sanitizer). Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.Food manager has already notified maintenance staff to repair this.	08/22/2013	Routine
Discussed old grill removal with manager. Proper glove use during lunch preparation was observed. Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Non-working stove/grill unit is located in kitchen. 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.	05/10/2013	Routine
Good practice of glove wear during lunch service. Sanitizer solutions were measured at proper strength. Discussed condensation issue with manager. Ventilation - Mechanical Ventilation Observation: Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive condensation. The rear area of kitchen, especially dry goods stock room has a condensation build-up on floors and walls. This could damage dry goods in storage if allowed to continue. Correction: Provide mechanical ventilation that is sufficient enough to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes	01/30/2013	Routine
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths was measured at proper strength. All cans are dated in stockroom. Gloves were being worn properly during lunch service. No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/11/2012	Risk Factor

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