Blackthorne Inn and Restaurant, 10087 Mosby Highway, Upperville, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

April 23, 2009 (Follow-up)

Violation: 1570 - Repeat The downstairs walk-in in need of repair or adjustment. At 44F.
Repairor adjust the fridge restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the fridge, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.

February 10, 2009 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in all refrigeration units.
  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.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ice machine ice deflector.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the downstairs utility sink are leaking.
  Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar area and the soap dispensor in the prep kitchen is broken.
  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 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar area or prep kitchen.
  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
• 3170 - Wall is not maintained in good repair. Coving coming undone from wall in prep kitchen.
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3270 - Cockroach seen in kitchen during inspection.
  Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.

February 06, 2008 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1570 - Downstairs walk-in was observed in a state of disrepair; temperature at 45F. No potentially hazardous foods are in refrigerator at time of inspection.
  Repair the walk-in to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the walk-in, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the downstairs kitchen.
  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 downstairs kitchen and upstairs kitchen.
  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:
No food prep at time of inspection. Great improvements made to physical facilities since last inspection.

May 30, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Renovations taking place at time of inspection.