AJ Restaurant & Pizza, 105 28th Street, Newport News, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: AJ Restaurant & Pizza
Address: 105 28th Street, Newport News, Virginia
Phone: 244-1724
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Jul 9, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the flat top grill is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1800 - The floors and surfaces of shelving has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3270 - Repeat Rodent droppings in shelving of dry storage area
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
July 09, 2009Routine04Details / Comments
  • 1060 - Repeat Found the wooden ledge over the 3-compartment sink not coated/treated or sealed and was therefore absorbent and not easily cleanable.
  • 3270 - Repeat Found mice droppings in back area on ledges/shelving units and inside food storage bin for flour.
December 19, 2008Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 1060 - Found the wooden ledge over the 3-compartment sink not coated/treated or sealed and was therefore absorbent and not easily cleanable.
  • 1770 C - Equipment ( stand for dough press) in back area of premises was greasy and in need of cleaning.
  • 2350 ii - Found drainage for hand sink very slow.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  • 3270 - Found mice droppings in back area on ledges/shelving units and inside food storage bin for flour.
December 16, 2008Routine06Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge is not in possession of a CFM certificate. Food workers not in possession of food handlers cards.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
June 20, 2008Routine20Details / Comments
- December 20, 2007Routine01Details / Comments
- December 18, 2007Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 - Critical Potato salad 75 F cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1570 - Repeat Glass reach in refrigerator ambient air temperature 75 F.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves storing food supplies have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2350 - Critical A recent repair to plumbing system components of the handle to the 3 compartment sink broken and is not in accordance with law.
  • 3300 - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of bleach and water are not properly labeled.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaners stored laying on sides and are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
June 20, 2007Routine55Details / Comments
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.December 14, 2006Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 1180 - No metal stem thermometer is provide to monitor hot and cold foods.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1570 - Wood supports under 3 compartment sink and knife holder not sealed and in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. Broken light bulb attached to fixture inside freezer in rear storeroom.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: coffee machine panel and spout area.
  • 2890 - Two light bulbs in hot case, and refrigerator in rear storeroom not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3170 - Wall not smooth above 3 compartment sink, holes in walls in areas throughout kitchen and are not maintained in good repair. Restroom ceiling tile with hole and mold buildup.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment inside cabinets and on storeroom shelves, old single service lids and plastic containers, personal mugs and cups on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
  • 3360 - Critical Evidence of mice droppings observed in customer area behind table storing coffee machine.
December 13, 2006Routine26Details / Comments

July 09, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

December 19, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Food Permit Renewal fees were paid. Noted the following: (1) Glue boards were being used to trap mice. Found a mouse stuck to one of the glue boards. The trapped mouse was removed and discarded by the operator. Rodent control measures are to continue. Foods and single-service articles are to be protected from rodents. More cleaning up of mice droppings is needed; (2) More work is needed to seal/treat the wooden ledge that sits over the 3-compartment sink so that the wooden exposed surfaces are cleanable and non-absorbent; and (3) The ice machine should be relocated to some distance away from the mop sink so that when the mop sink is being used the contents of the ice machine does not become contaminated from spills/splash from use of the mop sink.
Food Permit issued today.

December 16, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Noted the following: (1) Existing Food Permit expires December 31, 2008 and Food Permit Renewal fees were still outstanding. ; (2) Mop sink should not be used for storing dirty pots and pans but rather for disposing of dirty mop water; (3) Washrooms need to have self-closure devices on the doors;and (4) Any are where food preparation is being done require to have a hand sink that is conveniently located.
Food Permit not issued today. Operator is to call this office @ 594-7340 when above conditions have been corrected.

June 20, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Training for CFM and FHC issued to owner.

December 20, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: -

Comments:
No violations observed. Hot & cold water available. Sanitizer available. 2008 permit issued.

December 18, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violation: -

Comments:
Provided and discussed the following: 2007 Food code changes, cover letter from EH Manager, operator health guide for exclusion and restriction of employees, 3 A's of safe employee health practices guide for employees to identify the top four reportable diseases and symptoms, emergency guidelines for food establishments, and the 2008 food handlers schedule. 2008 permit issued.

June 20, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Operator stated that he observed refrigerator not working properly today upon arrival - opening establishment at 10:00 am. All food of a potentially hazardous nature was checked for temperature and time and disposed of properly. Metal prep unit is stored directly across from the grill with the increase of heat in the immediate vicinity.

December 14, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violation: 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
Comments:
Follow up inspection conducted this day. All items satisfactorily corrected from pre-opening inspection except item listed above. 2007 permit issued.

December 13, 2006 (Routine)


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