Blue Ridge Cafe, 8315 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Blue Ridge Cafe
Address: 8315 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia
Phone: (434) 985-3633
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Sep 10, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw shell eggs stored over RTE foods in catering walk in.
  • 0810 - Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer. Observed food pans tightly covered in WIC's
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) throughout are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2000 C - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Observed styrofoam clam shells stored right side up at dessert prep station.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the three bay sink is being used as a dump station. Observed employee dump ice from condiment container pan in this hand sink.
  • 3180 - Floors under and aroun equipment in both kitchens noted in need of cleaning.
September 10, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).Shell eggs stored over produce.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Raw hamburger stored over raw fish.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Sliced tomato cold holding at improper temperatures in the top of the salad prep unit.
May 05, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. At salad prep table tomato and cucumber.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw chicken in meat drawer,chili, and chicken dumplingsin walk-in cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the reach in refrigeration and the meat drawer is missing.
  • 1570 - Meat drawer and the walk-in cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Not holding foods below 41 degrees
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1960 - Food containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2000 C - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
February 04, 2009Routine36Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not aware of or are not monitoring the cook temperatures of potentially hazardous food.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed a plastic container without a handle stored directly in tuna salad.
  • 0820 A 1 - Critical Rice hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Food items in/on "topping" prep unit cold holding at improper temperatures. Food products with internal temperatures beteen 48-50F.
  • 2020 - Forks at waitstation and bar area were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3170 - Bar wait staff counter unit is not maintained in good repair. Observed significant water damage to counter and backsplash portion.
March 28, 2008Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1100 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment are in poor repair and are no longer considered easily cleanable: (1) Burnt yellow cutting board in the catering kitchen. (2) Torn spatula. (3) Cracked lexan container lids on the storage shelf..
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: (1) Soda gun holder in the wait station (bar area).
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine (in the main kitchen), equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. There was no detectable chlorine sanitizer residual.
  • 2810 - Floor in the small walk-in cooler is not smooth and easily cleanable. There is rust accumulation.
  • 2930 - The exterior door in the banquet storage room is not properly sealed. There is a large gap at the threshhold. The room is not protected against the entry of pests.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory near the catering walk-in cooler.
  • 3180 - Repeat The following areas are noted in need of cleaning: (1) Floor beneath the cookline. (2) Floor inside the cabinets in the wait station nearest the banquet room.
March 14, 2007Routine26Details / Comments
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board along one of the prep units is scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2930 - Repeat The door to the outer opening (side) of the food establishment is not self-closing.
  • 3170 - Repeat The following areas were not maintained in good repair: a. Cracks in floor in tile at hand sink in back prep area. b. Floor surface in dry storage near dining area were damaged.
February 24, 2006Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Repeat Boxes or containers of foods in walk-in freezers were stored directly on the floor.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the ice cream box.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board along one of the prep units is scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers such as Kosher spears and hard peeled eggs were observed reused for the storage of onion dip, french onion soup and fish in walk-in refrigerator.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Equipment used for storage of clean utensils was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.
  • 1800 - Repeat The following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: a. Hot water heater. b. Racks above mop sink and three-compartment sink. c. Fan on wall across from mechanical dishwashing machin.
  • 2190 - Corrected During Inspection Water from the handwashing sink in the rest rooms was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 2260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture at the outside area. The hose extended below the ground.
  • 2930 - Repeat The door to the outer opening (side) of the food establishment is not self-closing.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen cooking/prep area. Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in refrigerator holding 5-gallon containers.
  • 3170 - The following areas were not maintained in good repair: a. Cracks in floor in tile at hand sink in back prep area. b. Floor surface in dry storage near dining area were damaged.
  • 3180 - The following areas were in need of cleaning: a. The floor under metal shelves in one of the walk-in refrigerators. b. Wall across from mechanical diswashing machine. c. Floor under deep-fat fryer and grill.
  • 3240 - Hand sink in back storage area in front of walk-in refrigerator was unclean.
February 03, 2006Routine311Details / Comments
1150 - Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.February 25, 2005Follow-up01Details / Comments
1150 - Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.February 25, 2005Follow-up01Details / Comments
1150 - Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.February 25, 2005Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils (ice scoops) in ice bins were improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Repeat Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 0820 - Critical The following potentially hazardous foods were cold holding at improper temperatures: a. Hard-boiled eggs (47 F.) b. Crab Cakes (53 F.) c. Ham (46 F.) d. Rice (40 F./55 F.) e. Potatoes (47 F.) f. Crab Dip (47 F.) All items except the rice were prepared at noon today. (CORRECTED: (1) Rice was immediately discarded. (2) All other items were moved into another refrigerator.)
  • 1060 - Metal shelves in one of the walk-in refrigerators had corroded shelves.
  • 1150 - Repeat Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board at prep unit and individual one are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: a. Metal shelves in walk-in refrigerator. b. Top of chemical dishwashing machine in back kitchen. c., Fan in back kitchen and front kitchen.
  • 2930 - Outer side doors of the food establishment are not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair: a. Hole in wall under dishwashing machine at front kitchen. b. Paint peeling off wood at front dishwashing area. Painting may be an option.
February 10, 2005Routine18Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils (ice scoops) in ice bins were improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Repeat Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 0820 - Critical The following potentially hazardous foods were cold holding at improper temperatures: a. Hard-boiled eggs (47 F.) b. Crab Cakes (53 F.) c. Ham (46 F.) d. Rice (40 F./55 F.) e. Potatoes (47 F.) f. Crab Dip (47 F.) All items except the rice were prepared at noon today. (CORRECTED: (1) Rice was immediately discarded. (2) All other items were moved into another refrigerator.)
  • 1060 - Metal shelves in one of the walk-in refrigerators had corroded shelves.
  • 1150 - Repeat Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board at prep unit and individual one are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: a. Metal shelves in walk-in refrigerator. b. Top of chemical dishwashing machine in back kitchen. c., Fan in back kitchen and front kitchen.
  • 2930 - Outer side doors of the food establishment are not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair: a. Hole in wall under dishwashing machine at front kitchen. b. Paint peeling off wood at front dishwashing area. Painting may be an option.
February 10, 2005Routine18Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils (ice scoops) in ice bins were improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Repeat Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 0820 - Critical The following potentially hazardous foods were cold holding at improper temperatures: a. Hard-boiled eggs (47 F.) b. Crab Cakes (53 F.) c. Ham (46 F.) d. Rice (40 F./55 F.) e. Potatoes (47 F.) f. Crab Dip (47 F.) All items except the rice were prepared at noon today. (CORRECTED: (1) Rice was immediately discarded. (2) All other items were moved into another refrigerator.)
  • 1060 - Metal shelves in one of the walk-in refrigerators had corroded shelves.
  • 1150 - Repeat Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board at prep unit and individual one are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: a. Metal shelves in walk-in refrigerator. b. Top of chemical dishwashing machine in back kitchen. c., Fan in back kitchen and front kitchen.
  • 2930 - Outer side doors of the food establishment are not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair: a. Hole in wall under dishwashing machine at front kitchen. b. Paint peeling off wood at front dishwashing area. Painting may be an option.
February 10, 2005Routine18Details / Comments
0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash her hands after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated her hands. Cloth towel was used to dry hands.November 10, 2004Critical Procedures--Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Boxes of food in one of the walk-in freezers were stored directly on the floor.
  • 0550 - Repeat Ice cream scoop was stored in standing water.
  • 1190 - A temperature measuring device was not present in the ice cream reach-in freezer and one of the prep units.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards in the kitchen are scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1960 - Large utensils were observed cloth-dried rather than air-dried after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 1150 - The non-food contact surface of the bar counter and back counter/corner is not easily cleanable. Sealing may be an option.
  • 3170 - The following areas were not maintained in good repair: a. Painting peeling off the ceiling in the hallway. b. Damaged floor tiles in one of the storage areas and mop sink.
  • 3660 - Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
February 04, 2004Routine08Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 21, 2003Follow-up00Details / Comments
0450 - Critical An employee was observed handling lettuce or a ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.July 24, 2003Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Hard-boiled eggs in the prep unit were at improper temperatures. CORRECTED - Discarded.
  • 1800 - Sides of the cooking equipment in the back kitchen and the fan over the doors had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - One light under the hood was burned out.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils were improperly stored between use.
  • 3350 - Unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials were found in the food establishment. CORRECTED.
  • 1700 - Critical The strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was above 200 ppm. CORRECTED.
January 30, 2003Routine24Details / Comments

September 10, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Dish machines (front and back kitchen )sanitizing effectively (turned test tape)
Food and equipment temperatures observed to be within appropriate ranges.

May 05, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violations corrected during the inspection. Operator to check temperatures of potentially hazardous foods in the top of the salad prep unit to ensure they are held 41 or below. Talked with operator about cooling. No under cooked foods are served. Employee health policy is in place.

February 04, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Operator has a refrigeration specialist coming out today to work on the walk-in cooler and the meat drawer. Leaving information concerning employee health policy. Operator has a consumer advisory working on denoting items on the menu. Please fax information concerning refrigeration letting know that it has been fixed and is operating properly.

March 28, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility clean and well maintained. Observed proper food storage/protection pratices. Both dish machines sanitzing properly.
Today, a preparation refrigeration unit was at improper temperature. Ensure refrigeration and food cooking/ holding temperatures are tracked/monitored on a frequent and routine basis.
Discussed employee health policy and consumer advisory.

March 14, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Overall, substantial compliance with the Food Regulations was observed during the inspection. Thank-you.
(1) Proper food storage was observed.
(2) Food temperatures were appropriate.
(3) Proper food handling was observed.
(4) Sanitizing solutions were found at proper concentration.

February 24, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations:

February 03, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
(2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods.
(3) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly.
(4) Chemical test kits were available.
(5) Hands were washed.
(6) Food thermometer was available.
(7) Prepared potentially hazardous foods were code dated.

February 25, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1150 - Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.
Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.

February 25, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1150 - Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.
Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.

February 25, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1150 - Cracks in customer counter at bar were not easily cleanable.
Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.

February 10, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
(2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods.
(3) Hands were washed.
(4) Chemical dishwashing machines sanitized utensils properly.
(5) Strength of bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm.

February 10, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
(2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods.
(3) Hands were washed.
(4) Chemical dishwashing machines sanitized utensils properly.
(5) Strength of bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm.

February 10, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
(2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods.
(3) Hands were washed.
(4) Chemical dishwashing machines sanitized utensils properly.
(5) Strength of bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm.

November 10, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash her hands after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated her hands. Cloth towel was used to dry hands.
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
(2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods.
(3) The strength of the bleach sanitizing soluton was at 100 ppm.
(4) Prepared potentially hazardous foods were code dated.
(5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly.
(6) Temperature of foods was observed being checked.
CORRECTED: ON 12-09-04, THE OWNER STATED THAT THE DISHWASHER WAS INFORMED AND WAS WASHING HANDS. SIGNS HAD BEEN PLACED.

February 04, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
(2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods.
(3) The chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly.
(4) Raw meats were stored properly.

August 21, 2003 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to followup on the critical violation noted on the inspection report dated 07-24-03. (1) No repeated critical violation was noted. (2) No bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods was observed.

July 24, 2003 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0450 - Critical An employee was observed handling lettuce or a ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
Comments:
The purpose of this primarily was to discuss the process of preparing chicken and chicken salads: (1) Chicken salads are purchased commercially. (2) Raw chicken is purchased cut. (3) Discuss the location of the cutting board at the grill. Cutting boards are sanitized at the end or middle of each shift. (4) Discussed the washing of hands prior to wearing gloves. (5) Discussed the monitoring of cooking temperatures. (6) Chemical dishwashing machines sanitized properly.

January 30, 2003 (Routine)


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