This was a Risk factor assessment inspection. The inspection focused critical violations and their corrective actions. No critical violation was observed during this inspection. Food contact surfacers were noted to be visibly cleaned. The low temperature chemical sanitizing ware washing machine was checked and tested and observed to be operating properly. However, the manager was advised to train employees to checked cleaning chemicals at the ware washing machine and at the 3-vat sink and replace them as necessary or when running low. No violation noted during this evaluation. | 11/09/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Temp Meas Devices for Cold & Hot Hold Equipment, Present (corrected on site)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in some of the refrigerators and freezers.
Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for the storage of potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
- Refuse Areas / Enclosures / Receptacles / Good Repair
Observation: The refuse dumpster leaks at the bottom.
Correction: Repair or replace the dumpster.
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03/17/2015 | Routine | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a risk factor inspection. Environmental health specialist discussed the procedures for handling soiled dishes and then handling clean dishes. No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/19/2014 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Environmental health specialist discussed procedures for the dish washer to make sure equipment is washed, rinsed and sanitized completely.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean at Frequency to Preclude Accumulation
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: containers that clean equipment is stored in located in the warewashing area.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair
Observation: Observed that the food containers and lids located in the warewashing area are observed broken and not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Replace all food containers and lids that are observed broken. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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04/21/2014 | Routine | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a risk factor inspection.
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor (repeated violation)
Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
Correction: Post of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
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10/24/2013 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. EHS discussed using time as a public health for salsa on cookline. EHS recommended a manager verify that cleaning is conducted based on cleaning schedule. Water heater: AO Smith BTR-365A-110 365,000 BTU Dishmachine: AutoChlor/D2 Chlorine Sanitizer
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
Correction: Post of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
- Equipment / Non-food Contact / Visibly Clean
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelving in drink station area, inside of reach-in cooler, and shelving throughout the facility
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent pest attraction.
- Handwashing Sink / Mix Valve or Combination Faucet , Water at 100°F
Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at wait station was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair
Observation: Observed that the lid on the prep station unit is broken and the thermometer inside of the prep station closer to the walk-in cooler are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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05/02/2013 | Routine | |
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