BamBoo Hot, #110 - 1801 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: BamBoo Hot
Address: #110 - 1801 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 460-6490
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Sep 11, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatories in the kitchen and employee toilet room.
  • 0380 - Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigeration units.
  • 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting boards and utensils in storage.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Potentially hazardous food cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw potentially hazardous food.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device in the low boy refrigerator was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. flies evident.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Door to outside open.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2000 C - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surfaces of cloth beneath cutting board and cardboard egg crates are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the kitchen equipment have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2920 - Employee toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door
September 11, 2009Routine715Details / Comments
  • 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Side door propped open
  • 3030 - Repeat No continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel has been provided.
  • 3170 - Ceiling tile is not maintained in good repair
  • 3480 - Repeat First Aid Supplies are not being stored in a kit or container
June 22, 2009Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in cooler.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1210 - Grease from the exhaust hood system at the cook line was observed dripping onto food contact surfaces below.
  • 1570 - Repeat Freezer was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. Frost build-up
  • 2000 - Knives were found stored between three sink paneling and wall.
  • 2660 - Repeat There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap at the window screen door and side door propped open.
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the rest-room
March 18, 2009Routine112Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in cooler.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0800 - Critical Eggs and hot and sour shrimp noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Repeat Freezer was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. Frost build-up
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Hand sink in poor repair. (Rest-room)
  • 2660 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3480 - First Aid Supplies are not being stored in a kit or container
December 17, 2008Routine412Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the towel under cutting board is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach-in cooler.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the refrigerator is in poor repair.
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the cooler gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the employee's bathroom
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the refrigerator
  • 3200 - Repeat Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
September 17, 2008Routine012Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical Repeat Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge of the regulations to the regulatory authority representative.
  • 0170 - Repeat A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Eggs cold holding at improper temperatures of 88 F.
  • 1570 - Repeat Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1790 - Repeat The food contact equipment surface of the toaster oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelving and storage areas, the gaskets to the refrigeration units and the outside of many containers have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Urinal in the men's restroom is in poor repair.
August 01, 2008Follow-up26Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical Repeat Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge of the regulations to the regulatory authority representative.
  • 0140 - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed.
  • 0170 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0380 - Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans) - baby corn.
  • 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigeration and freezer units.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses - in room temperature water.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard lining the shelf under the microwave is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the make table on the cookline.
  • 1570 - The door gasket to various refrigeration units are in poor repair.
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food - plastic containers and #10 cans.
  • 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the toaster oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelving and storage areas, the gaskets to the refrigeration units and the outside of many containers have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2350 ii - Urinal in the men's restroom is in poor repair.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside grease container was open or uncovered.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the employee and ladies restrooms.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees - employee restroom.
  • 3070 - Toilet tissue was not present at each toilet in the ladies restroom.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the fume hood.
  • 3150 - Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area - dented cans.
  • 3180 - Areas of floors, walls and ceilings are noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
  • 3270 - Critical Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests - evidence of rodents.
  • 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests - ants in the establishment.
June 17, 2008Routine521Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical Employee who can demonstrate knowledge not available.
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 C - Critical Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0450 C - Critical Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is in the ready-to-eat (RTE) form which allows for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigeration units.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Potentially hazardous food cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
March 03, 2008Critical Procedures70Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses - handles in the ingredients and in room temperature water.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor - in the walk in refrigerator.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0960 1 - Critical The food contact surface of the unclean, partial jug used to scoop rice is not safe.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the cardboard in the crispy noodles is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the cloth under the cutting board is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - Repeat The temperature measuring device in the reach in refrigerator was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the reach in refrigerator make table on the cookline.
  • 1570 - Repeat Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the gaskets to the make table refrigerator, the outside of the ingredient and food containers and the has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Container of utensils and pots were found stored on the floor.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door.
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the employee restroom.
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the employee restroom.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the reach in refrigerators.
  • 3180 - Repeat Areas of floors, walls and ceiling are noted in need of cleaning.
November 07, 2007Routine416Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0380 - Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses - in room temperature water and handles in food ingredients.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor - bucket of tea cooling on the floor.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw breaded chicken.
  • 0800 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Fried breaded chicken noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the cloth under the cutting board is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device in the make table on the cookline was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the make table refrigerator on the cookline.
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 1570 - Excessive ice build up in the upright freezer on the cookline and it was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1730 - The food scoops with holes in them were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of foods.
  • 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the gaskets to various refrigeration units and the reach in refrigerator used for storage on the cookline have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen or the employee restroom.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the employee restroom.
  • 3150 - Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area
  • 3180 - Repeat Floors and some areas of wall in the establishment are noted in need of cleaning.
July 24, 2007Routine517Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 C - Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigeration units.
  • 0470 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use - in room temperature water.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1570 - Bottom of the reach in freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged - rusted.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of various refrigeration units are in poor repair.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the unclean utensils used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the toaster oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the gaskets to the refrigeration units, the shelving units and the fume hood have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2350 ii - The urinal in the men's restroom is in poor repair.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodent - gap under back outside screen door.
  • 3020 - 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.
  • 3090 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive obnoxious odors - in the restrooms.
  • 3180 - Areas of floors, walls and ceilings are noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
June 12, 2007Routine416Details / Comments

September 11, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

June 22, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

March 18, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

December 17, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

September 17, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction/instructed to attend CFM course.

August 01, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued. Please monitor the reach-in by the grill for proper cold holding temperatures. All violations were discussed for correction.

June 17, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violations shall be corrected immediately. All violations corrected or discussed for correction during the inspection. Permit not issued during the inspection. Follow up inspection will be conducted.

March 03, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violations discussed and corrected during inspection.

November 07, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violation shall be corrected immediately. All violations corrected or discussed for correction during the inspection. Establishment does not have a current Certified Food Manager (CFM). Please enroll in CFM class as soon as possible.

July 24, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violations shall be corrected immediately. All violations corrected or discussed for correction during the inspection. Please have an employee registered for the Certified Food Managers course as soon as possible.

June 12, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violations shall be corrected immediately. All violations corrected or discussed for correction during the inspection.

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