The Pirate Sip Barrr, 928 South Colorado Street, Salem, VA 24153 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Pirate Sip Barrr
Address: 928 South Colorado Street, Salem, VA 24153
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 540 380-8151
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 03/29/2016

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  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed sliced salami and beans in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. 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.
03/29/2016Risk Factor
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed turkey, ham, and beans in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. 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. Food dated during inspection.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) hot dogs were not discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Hot dogs that were to be discarded by 9/16 were still in refrigerator.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all previously frozen prepared or commercially processed RTE foods are served, sold or discarded by the most recent ""consume by"" date marked on the food container. 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. Hot dogs discarded during inspection.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Beige refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Refrigerator is leaking badly inside and there is also a puddle of water on the floor in front of the refrigerator.
    Correction: Repair the refrigerator 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 refrigerator, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. PIC indicated that they are planning to replace this refrigerator.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor under beige refrigerator, floor under ice machine and floor in the corner by the grill are 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.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Raid and a small can of paint are on table with food in the back.
    Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Chemicals relocated during inspection.
09/28/2015Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) macaroni salad and crab in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods 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 or sold within 7 calendar days. 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.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed lunch meats in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. 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.
  • Good Repair and Calibration of Thermometers
    Observation: Food thermometer is not working. May just need a new battery.
    Correction: Calibrate food thermometer according to manufacturer's specification as necessary to ensure accuracy. If battery does not help, replace with new food thermometer.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the dry storeroom. Light fixture in this room does not work.
    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.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. 2-door freezer and small prep unit are not working and they are not planning on using them.
    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.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Chemicals stored with clean pitchers.
    Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Chemicals moved to proper location during inspection.
03/18/2015Routine
Need to put sign on main door indicating that non-smoking entrance is around the side of the building. Non-smoking room is designated as such already.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the dry storage room. Lights burned out in this room.
    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.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry. Mop left in dirty water in mop bucket overnight. Other mop is still wet and mop head is sitting on floor.
    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.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. 2-door freezer and long prep table no longer work.
    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.
08/21/2014Routine
Non-smoking room has been made smaller. Check with building inspector to make sure non-smoking room is in compliance with clean air act and send me confirmation of building department approval. Several pieces of equipment are not working (2-door freezer and large prep unit). These are scheduled to be removed from the establishment. Provided information on cooling.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the 2-door refrigeration unit. Raw hamburger above RTE food.
    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. Raw hamburger moved to bottom shelf of refrigerator below all RTE food during inspection.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed sliced deli meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. 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. Food items dated during inspection.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) crab mix, potato salad etc. in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods 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 or sold within 7 calendar days. 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.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the 2-door refrigerator or prep refrigerator.
    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.
  • 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
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Dressing Areas and Lockers - Designation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions. Coats and purses on top of tables in kitchen.
    Correction: Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions. Personal items moved to office area during inspection.
02/05/2014Routine
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The handwash station beside 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
07/12/2013Routine
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the upright refrigerator.
    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.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers*
    Observation: Containers of surface cleaner and degreaser are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items (stored over single service cups).
    Correction: Containers of surface cleaner and degreaser must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
01/16/2013Routine

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