The Philly Shack, 12842-B Jefferson Ave. B, Newport News, VA 23608 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: The Philly Shack
Address: 12842-B Jefferson Ave. B, Newport News, VA 23608
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 04/05/2016
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Inspection findings

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Provide a certified food manager
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding*
    Observation: The chili was not reheated to 165F within 2 hours to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
    Correction: Rapidly reheat food for hot holding to 165°F or above within 2 hours.
  • Critical: Cooling*
    Observation: Cooked onions and cooked fish noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
    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.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
    Observation: Philly steak, shrimp, lamb mix, sauerkraut cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • 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: shelves in the kitchen
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The floor under the fryers and grill 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.
04/05/2016Routine
  • Toilet Rooms - Closing Toilet Room Doors
    Observation: Toilet room doors are being kept open
    Correction: Keep toilet room doors closed except when cleaning or during maintenance operations to prevent insect and rodent entrance and the associated potential for the spread of disease.
10/13/2015Routine
Notes:
Prior to opening, a no smoking sign must be posted and visible to the public.
Obtain test strips for measuring the sanitizer concentration.
Place thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
Obtain a thermometer for measuring food temperatures.
A fire inspection was conducted during the time of the pre-opening inspection and no major fire violations were noted.
Post a Virginia 1-B form inside the kitchen area in a place where all food workers are able to locate it at all times.
A permit was issued.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/03/2015Pre-Opening

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