Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1827, 4467 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1827
Address: 4467 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 226-0973
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 01/26/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
No critical violations noted. Annual permit issued
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed several torn refrigeration door gaskets on low boy cook line units.
    Correction: Replace any torn gasket.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: Observed the lack of a handwashing sign at a rear handsink (at wall).
    Correction: Provide a sign at all sinks used by foodservice personnel.
01/26/2016Routine
Permit issued
  • Critical: Hands and Arms - Clean condition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed a male employee with gloved hand wipe his nose/scratch his nose, go back to preparing pan in ice bath.
    Correction: Refrain from touching body with hands/gloved hands. Take off affected gloves, wash hands and put on new pair of gloves. Gloves were removed, hands washed, new gloves.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: Observed chopped tomatoes at salad prep unit at 53 degrees
    Correction: should be 41 degrees or below.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Observed split refrigeration door gasket to the 2 door unit on cook line that holds wings. Observed split refrigeration gasket to the dessert 2 door unit.
    Correction: Replace the gaskets.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: Observed 2 knives on the rear wall rack with dried encrusted food debris.
    Correction: Clean the knives.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Observed the bottom of the "Ches Cor" warmer is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the unit.
01/26/2015Routine
Discussed storing fish in ROP packaged after thawing (package must be opened).
Excellent handwashing and glove use observed.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed above 41F: sliced tomatoes (no time mark) in salad unit at 56F, sauces at saute line - 51, 52, 56.
    Correction: Ice added to saute line. Tomato sauce reduced to 43F. Keep ice levels up to maintain at <41F. Mark sliced tomatoes at salad unit with time or maintain at <41F.
06/12/2014Risk Factor
Corporate office called to Health Department that sprinkler system discharged. Arrived at restaurant to investigate. Health Department permit is not posted in public view. Find and post. Permit was found. Move to a more prominent location. According to PIC, sprinkler inside freezer went off last night around 6 PM. Fire department responded. Water was shut off in system. Restaurant closed early. Walk in was cleaned up. Open food was discarded. No open food observed, however, several different packages of food were not solidly frozen. Shelf life of these products has decreased. Use these partially frozen foods first. Regular work in kitchen has resumed.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		03/07/2014Other
Discussed risk associated with thawing/holding fish that is not frozen in a commercially sealed bag. Always open the bag before thawing or before storing thawed fish.
Discussed compliance with the variance for the reduced oxygen packaging procedure - review of records showed that some temps aren't being recorded as required. Make sure all managers and persons involved with this process understand the requirements and follow the procedure.
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils*
    Observation: Employee put utensil used to open bags of ready to eat food in his mouth before use.
    Correction: Employee was instructed to (and did) sanitize the bag opener and wash his hands before opening the bag.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Paper containers of mashed potatoes that were not made today were 46-49 degrees F in reach in cooler on the cook line. Other foods in this unit were <42 F.
    Correction: PIC agreed to discard the containers of mashed potatoes that were >41 F. Refrigeration unit appears to be working properly but may be over filled resulting in poor air circulation. Continue to monitor the temps in this unit.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors and drains not clean in hard to see/reach areas under equipment at bar, under salad prep area and in dishwash area.
    Correction: Clean floor and drains.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Observed small flies (fruit or drain flies) in several areas of the facility.
    Correction: Improve cleaning under and around equipment and drains. Use floor fans to get/keep the floor dry. Call PCO for service.
01/25/2014Routine
Good handwash and glove changing. Dish >180F.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed sliced tomatoes in salad prep at 46F (no time mark either).
    Correction: Either time mark for disposal or maintain at <41F.
10/08/2013Risk Factor
Note: watch sauces at saute line - monitor temperature and ice levels. Good handwashing and glove use. Dish 180 degrees or more.
  • Critical: Reduced Oxygen Packaging - Criteria* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed no time or temperature tracking on ROP soups/sauces cooling for the day.
    Correction: Time and temperature must be logged for cooling process of ROP TCS foods.
06/26/2013Risk Factor
Complaint: 3/30/13: sat in "back" near kitchen
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/03/2013Complaint
Excellent hygiene and food handling practices. Dish 180 degrees or more.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed prep cook chewing gum while working.
    Correction: Employees may not eat or chew gum while working.
03/14/2013Risk Factor

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