Restaurant: Amber's Ashley's Ice Cream
Address: 2301 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 422-2332
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Sep 11, 2009
0820 A 1 - Critical Hot dogs hot holding at improper temperatures.
0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed hot dogs, milk in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
0820 A 2 - Critical Frozen dessrt (machine) cold holding at improper temperatures
0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat commercially processed hazardous foods in the freezer was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the display refrigerator/ice cream refrigerators..
1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
1900 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces..
2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Stored on the floor.
3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front service area.
0820 A 1 - Critical Hot dogs hot holding at improper temperatures. Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed hot dogs, milk in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening. Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F 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.
0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F.
Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.
April 24, 2009 (Routine)
Comments:
No violations observed. This serves as permit until permanen permit is issued. Keep up the great work!
June 11, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
0820 A 2 - Critical Frozen dessrt (machine) cold holding at improper temperatures Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.
0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat commercially processed hazardous foods in the freezer was not properly dated for disposition after opening. Mark a 24 hour "consume by" date once the food is thawed. Prior to freezing once opened, indicate the length of time the food was held refrigerated which is 7 days or less at 41F. When the food is removed from the freezer indicate the date by which the food shall be consumed which is 7 days or less at 41F minus the refrigeration time before the food was frozen.
1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the display refrigerator/ice cream refrigerators.. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device. Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
1900 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces.. Provide chlorine/quat at proper concentration of 100 ppm/200 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Stored on the floor. Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser. Store up off the floor at least 6'.
3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front service area. Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
Comments:
Discussed violations for correction.
April 10, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the wood shelving is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
3170 - Wall in bathroom (Large Hole) is not maintained in good repair Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Comments:
Establishment is clean. Ceiling fans have been installed to facilitate fly control. Permit issued as of April 10,2008 - Permanent permit to follow.
April 03, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezers. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. Obtain a test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located in the prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the boxes preventing its use.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in the food prep area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the prep area. Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the prep area. Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
Comments:
Restaurant facility does not yet meet the minimum required to issue permit. All construction must be completed ,equipment cleaned and sanitized, sanitizer and test strips available. Fans were installed at windows to maintain fly population. The health department will monitor the status of the fan's ability to keep pest out of the establishment during operating hours. Complete all contruction preparations and properly clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces before calling the health department.
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