Great China, 2044 Atlantic Ave. A, Chesapeake, VA 23324 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Great China
Address: 2044 Atlantic Ave. A, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 927-0818
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

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Inspection findings

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Ensure that dumpsters are kept closed to prevent harborage for pests. Owner stated that the company that cleans the vent hoods would be in over the weekend. Make unit on the cook line was open often during lunch prep.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the sandwich prep make unit.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
    Observation: Observed that food in cold holding units was not protected from cross-contamination because it was not in food grade packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
    Correction: Prevent cross-contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness*
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
  • 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: refrigerator and freezer gaskets, bottom surface of beverage air freezer, and food racks in the walk-in refrigerator.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation)
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
02/02/2016Routine
permit issued
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the freezer
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability*
    Observation: The food contact surface of the tak out bags used to store food is not designed or constructed to be smooth and it contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
    Correction: Replace the @EQUIPMENT@ to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent build-up of food debris.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: racks in walk in cooler need cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: wall at back door needs cleaning
    Correction: clean
07/24/2015Routine
  • Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed employee sneeze then eat and go to food preparation without washing hands
    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: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed employee eating in food preparation area
    Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may eat so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
  • 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.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wings on counter top 65* cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: bottom shelf of prep tables in back are corroded/rusted
    Correction: repair/replace to ensure proper function and cleanability
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: racks in walk in cooler need cleaning
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation)
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine in 3 compartment sink being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 (>200ppm)
    Correction: Utilize only chlorine level that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
04/16/2015Routine
permit inspection
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pasta 66* garlic/oil 66* cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Racks in the walk in cooler are corroded
    Correction: Repair/Replace to maintain equipment in good working order
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: racks in walk in cooler and pipes to left side of wok line need cleaning
    Correction: clean
06/19/2014Routine
Looks Good.
  • Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Dented can.
    Correction: Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cracked cutting board, rusty shelves were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the cutting board, shelves 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 cutting board, and shelves replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. Cutting board discarded.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Beverage air freezer, prep unit, fryers, walk-in racks, and bulk food containers.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Stainless steel walls by 3-compartment sink, and hood system in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation)
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
11/13/2013Routine
Permit issued.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in thereach-in freezer.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • 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.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the soy sauce container covers and soda crates are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
    Correction: Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the frigidaire freezer.
    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 (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces:Trays, prep unit gasket, inside of the fryer.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Equipment used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris. Inside ice machine
    Correction: Clean storage equipment at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residues to prevent contamination of food in storage and reduce attraction of insects and rodents.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation)
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
07/22/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered pork in the Beverageaire Freezer..
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers. Bulk containers of spice.
    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.
  • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Manufacturer containers of soy sauce were observed reused for the storage of spices.
    Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for spice storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
  • 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: the wok unit, outside of bulk containers, inside of both freezers, and all dirty refrigerator gaskets..
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Equipment used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.Ice machine
    Correction: Clean storage equipment at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residues to prevent contamination of food in storage and reduce attraction of insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors under equipment noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
03/11/2013Routine
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Rice warmer liners/inserts observed, rough, peeling, in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Replace the liners/inserts to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
    Observation: Manufacturer' bucket lids were observed reused for the storage of other food items.
    Correction: Discontinue the reuse of original bucket lids. Provide approved reusable food storage lids designed for your food storage needs.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of food deposits or other soil on the following: prep table shelves, legs, woks, water lines, BBQ cooker, refrigerator gaskets, ...
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces.
  • Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
    Observation: There is no refuse container at the front hand sink.
    Correction: Provide a refuse container for the disposal of paper towels at the hand sink.
  • Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards
    Observation: Mats over the grease traps are deteriorated.
    Correction: Replace worn out grease trap mats.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor and baseboard areas noted in need of cleaning.
    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.
02/16/2012Routine

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