The Happy Clam At Barefoot Greens, 1017 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Happy Clam at Barefoot Greens
Address: 1017 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 540 840-7535
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 02/01/2016

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ServeSafe handouts were provided to the PIC for the other employees.
Abbreviations: PIC- person in charge, WIC- walk in cooler, RIC- reach in cooler, IT- internal temperature, ST- surface temperature, PPM- parts per million.

  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The food-contact surface of the can opener blade was observed soiled to sight and touch. PIC cleaned and sanitized the can opener blade.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: The interior of the ice machine was observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface of the equipment at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the following equipment have accumulations of grime and debris: 1) the exterior of the fryers 2) the exterior of the grill top/oven 3) the exterior of the ice machine.
    Correction: Clean the surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Clean plates and bowls were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward near the warewashing area and on the cook's line. Discussed proper equipment storage with the PIC to prevent contamination.
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The floors and walls near the cook's line are 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.
02/01/2016Routine
Abbreviations: WIC - walk in cooler
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/17/2015Risk Factor
Abbreviations: WIC - walk in cooler
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handle on the reach in freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the freezer door handle to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food-contact surface of the can opener blade was observed soiled to sight and touch. Can opener blade was cleaned during inspection.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Clean plates and bowls were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward in the dishwashing area and on the cook's line. Items were covered during inspection.
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulbs in dish room area are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
02/09/2015Routine
Abbreviations: RIC-Reach In Cooler, RIF-Reach In Freezer, PIC-Person In Charge, HH-Hot Holding, CH-Cold Holding, WIC-Walk In Cooler, WIF-Walk In Freezer, PP-Pizza Prep, SP-Sandwich Prep
Chlorine sanitizer concentration level in the dishmachine measured 100 ppm. Discussed with operator: 1. ensure the cavity of the microwave is kept in a clean condition 2. no raw oysters were in facility during this inspection - ensure there is an asterisk next to the oysters, when they are in season, if they are served raw or undercooked. 2. Ensure the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is recorded on the tag or label. 3. If spraying insecticides/pesticides outside the facility have a sign on the containers "For Outside Use Only." 4. Ensure all refrigeration units are equipped with thermometers.

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Butter @ 84'F on the grill top - hot holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) White Crab Soup, made 2 days ago, 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.
02/26/2014Risk Factor
Abbreviations: WIC=walk in cooler, RIF=reach in freezer
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed employee drinking from an uncovered container in the cooking area.
    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.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers were observed in the WIC.
    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.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed the wiping cloths on the prep line were stored on the prep line and not in a sanitizer bucket.
    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)
    Observation: Observed foods cold holding at improper temperatures at the prep counter. Oysters 45'F, shrimp 46'F, crab dip 48'F, crab cake 47'F.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition: crab dip, crab cakes.
    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: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
    Observation: Raw and/or undercooked steaks and hamburgers are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure. There are no asterisks beside the foods on the menus.
    Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door handle for the upright, RIC was 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.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following have accumulations of grime and debris: 1. the stove 2. fryers 3. inside ceiling of ice machine.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed plates and cups that 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.
07/15/2013Routine

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