Permit displayed. Certified food manager (CFM) present. Active managerial control necessary to avoid risk factors for foodborne illness. Spoke with CFM regarding employee cooling, hot holding, food safety and general sanitation practices. Will provide educational material on cooling and time as a public health control.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: The person in charge failed to state the required temperatures and holding times for the cooling of potentially hazardous food.
Correction: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Roasted pork noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Food item observed at 84°F on the floor under the food prep table. As per manager, the food item had been cooling for over two hours.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses. Food item voluntarily discarded.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Fried rice hot holding at improper temperatures of 129°F in a metal bowl on top of the rice warmers in the kitchen.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Garlic-in-oil cold holding at improper temperature of 74°F on the wok stove in the kitchen
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.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control*
Observation: No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with potentially hazardous foods.
Correction: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
|
10/19/2015 | Risk Factor | |
Permit displayed. Certified food manager present. SPoke with CFM regarding cooling, cold holding, and date marking. CFM knowledgeable regarding proper cooling process and time. Facility clean and maintained. Approved for permit. Will bring to establishment on 3/18/15.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Raw shell eggs stored directly above meat and vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator in the kitchen.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The cutting board(s) along the three door lowboy across from the wok stove, are heavily scratched and scored on both sides. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. Advised CFM not to use this cutting board.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
|
03/17/2015 | Routine | |
Looks good!
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants dented food cans.
Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled bulk food containers.
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.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Bulk scoops
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the walk-in floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- 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: Wok unit, bulk food containers.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
Observation: Metal pans@ were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
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.
|
04/10/2014 | Other | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the Walk-in and reach-in.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
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: Shrimp, Chicken cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Gravy, chicken, and pork in the refrigeration unit is not labeled with a ""consume by"" date.
Correction: Discard the food at this time. Ensure all prepared RTE food is mark with the name and ""consume by"" date on the container 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, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45°F. 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Maytag Chest freezer lid was rusty.
Correction: Repair the lid 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 thelid, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
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.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of sauce.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for sauce 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: Bulk food container.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Rinsing Procedures (corrected on site)
Observation: A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
Correction: Properly utilize the approved alternate manual warewashing method equivalent to a 3-compartment sink as listed in subparagraph 12 VAC 5-421-1460 C.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Metal pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
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.
|
03/05/2014 | Routine | |
All gaskets have been ordered. Pest control company contacted during inspection. Facility has made great improvements. Continue to document training and adhere to cleaning schedule.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Pests - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds - Insects, Rodents, and other Pests (corrected on site)
Observation: Dead or trapped pest was found on the premises
Correction: Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
|
12/16/2013 | Follow-up | |
NOAV Follow-up inspection. Numerous repeat observations. Do not store fly swatters in kitchen.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands*
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* (repeated violation)
Observation: Food in contact with equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned or sanitized as required.
Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use (tongs hanging on dry storage rack).
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observation: Phone stored in box with condiment packets.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Cooling Methods (repeated violation)
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (repeated violation)
Observation: Pork ribs hot holding at improper temperatures .
Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
Observation: Chicken chunks cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
Observation: Walk-in refrigerator was overstocked and is not sufficient in capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
Correction: Provide additional EQUIPMENT necessary to maintain food items at 41*F or below. Overstocked equipment does not allow for proper air circulation and/or heat transfer. Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gasket to the make unit is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: dry ingredient scoops.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (repeated violation)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: sheet pans and bowls in the three compartment sink.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Sheet pans were found stored on the floor.
Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents (screen door badly damaged).
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.
|
11/26/2013 | Follow-up | |
NOAV issued.
- Person in Charge
Observation: Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
Correction: Train all employees in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her 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.
- Clothing - Outer Clothing - Clean Condition
Observation: Food employees wearing soiled outer clothing.
Correction: Ensure food employees wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
Observation: The PERSONNEL are eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
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.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (repeated violation)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
Observation: Bowls of raw chicken stored inside unwrapped food containers.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
Correction: Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
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.
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* (repeated violation)
Observation: Food in contact with equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned or sanitized as required. (Thawing chicken in soiled 3 compartment sink)
Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
Correction: Use clean wet wiping cloths for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment. Store wet wiping in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor (bag of onions, fryer oil and buckets of sauces).;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Cooling Methods
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding*
Observation: Gravy, chicken chunks and soup hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control*
Observation: No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with potentially hazardous foods.
Correction: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Faucets in restrooms and chest freezer lid observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the EQUIPMENT 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Several door gaskets in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: Cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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 and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
Observation: Round cutting board with large hole in the middle observed in a state of repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed.
Correction: Discard, replace or repair the EQUIPMENT to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of foods.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for FOOD storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of foods.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for FOOD storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: plastic containers and metal bowls.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- 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: between all cooking equipment, wok line pipes, dry ingredient bins, gaskets and interior to all cold holding units.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning*
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: all dishes washed in single sink with hand soap.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Containers, bowls, colanders were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
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.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Kitchenware and Tableware
Observation: Cleaned and sanitized utensils not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
Correction: Handle, display, or dispense cleaned and sanitized utensils so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handsink in the kitchen blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the equipment preventing its use.
- Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location
Observation: Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area
Correction: Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Ceiling over walk-in refrigerator is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floors, walls and ceilings 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.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: Harborage conditions exist
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Do NOT use fly strips in prep areas.
- Toxics - Presence and Use Restriction
Observation: Unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials found in the food establishment (cans of Raid bug spray).
Correction: Remove unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials.
- Critical: Toxics - Medicines - Restriction and Storage*
Observation: First Aid ointment stored with take out containers.
Correction: Locate medicines to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles
|
11/04/2013 | Routine | |
Permit issued.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
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.
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* (repeated violation)
Observation: Food in contact with equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned or sanitized as required.
Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Splashguard and front cabinet observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the EQUIPMENT 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: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
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 8 or less and the water temperature is 75°F.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of FOOD.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for FOOD storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: pork cooker.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- 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: dry ingredient bins and food storage shelves.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. There is a large gap above the screen door.
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.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Baseboards and walls in poor repair.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floors and walls 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.
|
04/15/2013 | Routine | |
Food preparation and storage requirements discussed. If items are not used in the facility on a regular basis, remove to allow for much needed storage space and easier cleaning. Health permit renewal not issued at this time.
- Critical: Employee Health*
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands after preparing raw food items.
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* (repeated violation)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Soiled or improperly cleaned equipment or utensils used during food preparation. Food preparation observed in soiled three compartment sink.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by using properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in refrigerator.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Raw chicken being prepped on same table with cooked shrimp.
Correction: Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers (sauces and spices).
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.
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils*
Observation: Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils...Soiled utensils and food containers observed in use.
Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses (tongs stored on oven door and rice scoop stored in room temperature water).
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use on prep table. Wiping cloth bucket stored on floor.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Thawing
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics*
Observation: The food contact surface of the cardboard and menus used for food storage is not safe.
Correction: Replace the EQUIPMENT to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard boxes used as mats in the walk-in refrigerator is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Equipment and Utensils - Durability
Observation: The egg crates are not designed and constructed to be durable.
Correction: Remove this item from the facility and replace with an approved unit as needed. Equipment and utensils must be capable of maintaining their original characteristics in order to be easily cleaned and to prevent contamination of food.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket to the Beverage Air low boy unit is in poor repair.
Correction: Replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of FOOD (soy sauce bucket lids).
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for FOOD storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Re-using single use containers as food scoops.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives, peeler and bowls.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of the ice machine and dry ingredient bins.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- 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: prep tables, shelving, food storage bin and interior (including gaskets) of all refrigerators and freezers
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (repeated violation)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: bowls and knives.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Bowls and plastic containers were found stacked while wet .
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.
- Kitchenware and Tableware
Observation: Single-service or single-use articles not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
Correction: Handle, display, or dispense single-service and single-use articles so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handwash station at the three compartment sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents due to damaged screen door.
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.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in refrigerator.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floors, walls and ceilings throughout 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
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.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers*
Observation: Containers of air freshener, window cleaner, etc...not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
Correction: Store detergents, sanitizers, related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals separately from insecticides and rodenticides.
|
03/21/2012 | Routine | |
Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Peking Ii, 561 Cedar Rd. Ste 2, Chesapeake, VA 23320 »