Brooks Diner, 1600 Brook Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23220 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Brooks Diner
Address: 1600 Brook Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23220
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 225-8577
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 03/09/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation.03/09/2016Risk Factor
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
10/16/2015Risk Factor
Complaint was discovered to be unfounded and required no action by the Health Department. Phone number and complainant's name were not correct and no information could be verified.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/14/2015Complaint
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The can opener blade is dull and needs cleanaing..
    Correction: Disassemble the can opener, clean and sanitize the assembly, remove and replace the blade. Can opener blades must be kept sharp to prevent creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food in the can when opened.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following items have accumulations of grime and debris:
    -hoods and filters
    -kitchen equipment like the fryers

    Correction: stove
  • Maintenance Tools - Storing Maintenance Tools
    Observation: The mop room has most of the brooms / mops / dust pans on the floor.
    Correction: Maintenance equipment supplies and tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items must be stored so they do are hanging to air dry and not be on the floor.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Premises has accumulation of a lot of stuff just tossed into the mop room.
    Correction: Maintain the premise orgsnized and neat.
05/18/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.01/23/2015Risk Factor
Inspection for the renewal of the health permit.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: CRC cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. (water (condensation) at the bottom of this cooler)
    Correction: Repair the compressor 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 compressor, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following items have accumulations of grime and debris:
    - table top can opener
    -steam pan holding lids on the pots / pan rack
    -utility drawer (plastic webbing mat)

    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
06/05/2014Routine
  • Critical: Toxics - Medicines - Restriction and Storage* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Medicines are located on top of the deli - top (IBprofin)
    Correction: Locate medicines to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles
02/24/2014Risk Factor
No RISK violations at this inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/29/2013Risk Factor
Follow up to deli top not cooling (inspection 21 May 2013). Today, all foods checked were below 41 degrees.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
05/23/2013Follow-up
Inspection for the Health Permit renewal.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Deli top foods (ham, turkey, tuna salad, swiss cheese) cold holding at improper temperatures (thermostat needs to be adjusted from NORMAL to COLDER.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the legs and wheels of equipment in the kitchen have accumulations of grime and debris.
    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 (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors under the 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.
05/21/2013Routine
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law. (hose was removed from the faucet)
    Correction: Provide a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device on all threaded faucets.
01/17/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.02/07/2012Risk Factor Assessment

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