Blue Ridge Elementary School, 5135 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

May 08, 2009 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving units located in the small storage room are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
• 3170 - Ceiling in serving line area (ceiling tile missing)is not maintained in good repair.
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3180 - Ceiling in the serving line area, floor under #10 cans rack and under milk crates used to store boxes containing single-use articles in the small storage room 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.

December 16, 2008 (Routine)

Violation: 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. The freezer is overcrowed and does not allow for all food to be stored 6" or more off floor.
Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.

April 11, 2008 (Routine)

Violation: 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the single-use articles and cleaning agents storage.
Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Replace the two burned light bulbs.
Comments:
Employees observed using hairnets and gloves while working with foods. Good date marking system in place as well as good handwashing practices observed.
Changes in the serving line area will be done. Blueprints for these changes will be sent to VDH for review. New equipment will be added.

August 24, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations observed during this inspection. Food Code 2005 Pocket Guide was given to person in charge. Keep up the good work!!

May 24, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Provide more shelving in the walk-in freezer to store food 6 inches above the floor.

February 09, 2007 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0240 - Repeat 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. You may use hair nets, visors (hair in front must tucked in) or caps.
• 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.

Comments:
Reminder: As of March 1st 2007 all potentially hazardous food shall be kept cold holding at 41°F or less.

October 11, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 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.
• 1620 - The compartment(s) of the manual warewashing sink was observed used for dumping mop water.
  A warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing or dumping mop water due to risk of exposure of food or food contact equipment and utensils to contamination.

April 13, 2005 (Routine)

Violation: 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.

December 06, 2004 (Routine)

Violation: 2890 - Light bulb in dishwashing area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.

March 17, 2004 (Routine)

Violation: 0570 - Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.

November 25, 2003 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0270 - Critical Home canned food (chow chow) was stored in the refrigerator with food
  remove home canned products "corrected"
• 0840 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) fruit salad in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  Date mark combined products with the earliest or first prepared potentially hazardous RTE ingredient or portion. If the food is held at 41F or below date mark the container with a ""consume by"" date not to exceed 7 days (including the date of preparation of the first prepared ingredient). If the food is held at 45F mark the container with a ""consume by"" date not to exceed 4 calendar days. "corrected"
• 0540 - Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. Top of ice bin (inside) had slime growth
  Clean and sanitize ice bin, make this item a part of daily cleaning routine
• 0650 - The food on display is not protected from contamination. Gravy for self serve must have some type of sneeze protection
  Protect food on display by the use of packaging - counter, service line, or salad bar food guards - display cases - or other effective means to prevent contamination.
• 0380 - Critical Canned food (pimintos) in poor shape, cans were rusty
  Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. "corrected"

Comments:
all critical violations corrected at time of site visit

February 21, 2003 (Routine)

Violation: 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen at the hand sink.
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.