Big Apple, BP, 1617 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Big Apple, BP
Address: 1617 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: Aug 5, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Several items in the walk-in refrigerator and prep. unit were being held at improper cold holding temperatures
  • 3450 A - Critical Tracking powder pesticides are being used in the establishment
August 05, 2009Routine20Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after arriving at work.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
January 23, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 21, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures. Fresh cut tomatoes were placed on top of old tomatoes, both were above 41 degrees
  • 3350 - Corrected During Inspection Insecticide spray was observed in the food prep. area.
July 18, 2008Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1770 C - Corrected During Inspection The door pulls of the cabinets in the prep. unit area, and the "clean side" drain board of the three compartment sink were not clean.
November 15, 2007Routine02Details / Comments
1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Slicer.April 24, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) tuna salad in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the small "Coke" refrigerator is (missing, damaged).
  • 1770 B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Container holding clean utensils is unclean inside.
September 26, 2006Routine21Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 28, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 28, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Cold holding at improper temperatures. Foods in the small Coke unit where drink machines are located is keeping foods 50 degrees.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) - TUNA SALAD in the meat case is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the two small Coke units and the large sliding glass door unit next to the ice machine.
  • 1510 - If the metal stem thermometer in the meat unit is the thermometer for that unit, then you do NOT have a food thermometer available for monitoring foods.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. There is NO sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink today, even though there is a bottle of bleach on the shelf.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: mold is growing in the soda nozzles. The plastic ice scoop is filthy and is sitting unprotected.
  • 3330 - Critical There are sprayers of liquid with no notation as to what is inside.
March 22, 2006Routine52Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Cold holding at improper temperatures. Foods in the small Coke unit where drink machines are located is keeping foods 50 degrees.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) - TUNA SALAD in the meat case is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the two small Coke units and the large sliding glass door unit next to the ice machine.
  • 1510 - If the metal stem thermometer in the meat unit is the thermometer for that unit, then you do NOT have a food thermometer available for monitoring foods.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. There is NO sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink today, even though there is a bottle of bleach on the shelf.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: mold is growing in the soda nozzles. The plastic ice scoop is filthy and is sitting unprotected.
  • 3330 - Critical There are sprayers of liquid with no notation as to what is inside.
March 22, 2006Routine52Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. THE ICE SCOOP IS BURIED UNDER THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Cold holding at improper temperatures: ALL the potentially hazardous foods in the meat case are ABOVE 45 degrees.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the Coke unit next to the drink machines in which you keep milk.
  • 1450 - Repeat The meat case was out of temperature at the last inspection ALSO.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat 1.Mold is growing on the drink nozzles. 2. The "clean" food containers in the drying area of the 3 compartment sink have dried foods all over them.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat The slicer, which is used CONTINUOUSLY during the day, has DRIED food particles on the blade and carriage.
  • 2280 - Critical The hand sink in the deli area must be used as a service sink since there is a multitude of food particles in the sink, enough to stop up the sink.
October 18, 2005Routine43Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Keep ice scoop in the plastic bucket, not on the shelf. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Meats in the glass door unit are above 41 degrees; cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda drink nozzles are growing mold.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Slicer, that is used all during the day, is not being broken down and washed - rinsed - sanitized every 4 hours.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of windex are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. It is sitting on a food prep table.
April 26, 2005Critical Procedures41Details / Comments
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. The ICE SCOOP for the large ice machine is lying on top of soft drinks, exposed to dust and people and whatever.
  • 0820 - Critical Meat in the meat case ranges from 44 to 48 degrees EVEN THOUGH THE THERMOMETER READS 40 degrees.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) (the TUNA FISH) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1450 - Meat case not holding PHFoods correct temperature.
  • 1770 A - Critical Mold on the soda drink machine nozzles.
  • 1780 - Critical Slicer and cutting board being washed - rinsed - sanitized ONCE a day.
October 27, 2004Routine42Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 04, 2004Routine00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 30, 2004Pre-Opening00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 24, 2004Other00Details / Comments

August 05, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Please review the following sections of the 2007 Regulations, 12VAC 5-421-80 to 12VAC 5-421-120. The regulations can be found at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/EnvironmentalHealth/Food/Regulations/index.htm

January 23, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
All food and equipment temperatures are within the allowable limits.

July 21, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations from the last inspection have been corrected. All refrigeration units have new thermometers, and a new sanitizer test kit is available.

July 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Information regarding employee health was provided to the Person in charge.

November 15, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

April 24, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Slicer.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

September 26, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

March 28, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations of the March 22, 2006 inspection have been corrected. The thermometer in the sliding glass door unit has been there all the time, I just could not find it, but it is in plain view. Thank you for your help. The 2006 permit has been re-issued.

March 28, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations of the March 22, 2006 inspection have been corrected. The thermometer in the sliding glass door unit has been there all the time, I just could not find it, but it is in plain view. Thank you for your help. The 2006 permit has been re-issued.

March 22, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Mr. Sato, I came here today because you had called my office and told me everything had been done for the inspection to re-new the permit for 2006. The current one expires 31 March 2006. We need to meet and talk and have an understanding that when items are marked, they will be ADDRESSED. Please call me at 540-574-5254 and tell me a time we can meet on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at this unit. At that time you need to address ALL the above items. Thank you for your help in this matter.A8HMP''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''']

March 22, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Mr. Sato, I came here today because you had called my office and told me everything had been done for the inspection to re-new the permit for 2006. The current one expires 31 March 2006. We need to meet and talk and have an understanding that when items are marked, they will be ADDRESSED. Please call me at 540-574-5254 and tell me a time we can meet on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at this unit. At that time you need to address ALL the above items. Thank you for your help in this matter.A8HMP''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''']

October 18, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Thank you for the following: 1 hand sink, near the 3 compartment sink, that has soap and towels and sign and is accessible; clean and well stocked bathrooms; a calibrated food thermometer available; a clean employee in uniform with hair restraint and gloves.

April 26, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Thank you for the following: 2 hand sinks with soap and towels and signs; calibrated food thermometer; 3 compartment sink used properly with sanitizer and test papers available; clean employee with apron, hair restraint and plastic gloves; bathrooms clean and well stocked; code dating RTEPHFoods.

October 27, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NOTE: The fire extinguisher that is on the wall near the hand sink at the cash register appears to need recharging. Thank you for the following: 2 hand sinks with soap and towels and signs; calibrated food thermometer available; clean employees with aprons, hair restraints and gloves; 3 compartment sink operated correctly with sanitizer and test papers available; bathrooms are clean and well stocked.

May 04, 2004 (Routine)

Comments:
All items listed on past inspections have been corrected.

April 30, 2004 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Need to provide a handsink in the prep area. Have additional light in the walk-in.

March 24, 2004 (Other)

Comments:
Before a permit can be issued, the following must be completed. 1. Provide a hand sink with soap, towels, and sign in the food prep area. 2. Provide a additional light in the walk-in cooler. 3. General cleaning in food area.

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