Bella Cafe, Suite 103 - 3869 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

June 17, 2009 (Routine)

• 0610 - Food stored beside hand sink - in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination. Provide a splashguard.
• 1010 - Corrected During Inspection Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surface of the equipment. Sponge discarded.
  Discontinue use of sponges for this purpose as they are to be used only where they will not contaminate cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food contact surfaces.
• 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden shelves, wooden slats used in the ceiling, and the SOS pads are 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.
• 1770 A - Critical Repeat The ice machine was observed soiled to sight and touch.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the reach in freezer has accumulations of grime and debris.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Equipment were found stored on the floor. Items moved.
  Store equipment in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.

June 02, 2008 (Routine)

• 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• 0620 - Corrected During Inspection Food storage under water lines.
  Relocate food storage to an approved area or shield the lines to intercept potential drips.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ice machine and toaster
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 3170 - Ceiling repaired with clear plastic tape - not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3180 - The air vent in the women's restroom is noted in need of cleaning.
  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.
• 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Hand soap stored beside food - not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  Containers of hazardous products must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
• 3380 - Critical Wiping cloth bucket measured at 200+ ppm.
  Utilize only chlorine sanitizing agent that measures between 50-100 ppm when applying to food contact surfaces

June 08, 2007 (Routine)

• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the white reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
  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.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the True reach in cooler has accumulations of grime and debris.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 2830 - Corrected During Inspection Floor and wall juncture behind the shake machine are not sealed.
  Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used.
• 2890 - Corrected During Inspection Light bulb in kitchen is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
• 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of chemicals are not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
  Store detergents, sanitizers, related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals separately from insecticides and rodenticides. Discarded.

June 07, 2007 (Other)