Burger King #12191, 5301 Waterway Dr, Dumfries, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

August 24, 2009 (Routine)

• 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat 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.
• 3240 - Corrected During Inspection Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
  Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.

October 17, 2008 (Routine)

• 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
• 1800 - Lids and straw storage areas noted dusty/dirty.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 3280 - Dead or trapped flies/insects were found in the control device
  Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
• 3300 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.

March 03, 2008 (Routine)

• 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
• 1570 - Broken ice scoop holder.
  Replace holder.
• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 3300 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.

July 11, 2007 (Routine)

• 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.
• 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.

March 12, 2007 (Routine)

• 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 140F and the container.
• 0610 - Ice exposed to potential source of contamination.
  Store food where it is not exposed to contamination.
• 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 3180 - Repeat Ceiling vents 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.
• 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.

July 13, 2006 (Routine)

• 3045 - The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible.
  Provide a sign/poster that is clearly visible to all employees
• 3170 - Floor tile is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
• 3340 - Critical Repeat Inappropriate storage of cleaner
  Store toxic chemicals away from food.
• 3660 - Establishment operating without a valid permit.
  Cease all food service operations until you receive a permit to operate from the health department.

December 19, 2005 (Routine)

• 0210 - Food employees wearing soiled clothing.
  Ensure food employees wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
• 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.
• 1770 - Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: oven and coke dispenser splash areas.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the 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 - Repeat Wall is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3180 - Repeat Ceiling vents 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 - Critical Repeat Containers of cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  Containers of @HAZARDOUS PRODUCT@ must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.

July 19, 2005 (Routine)

• 0520 - Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for drink ice or used as food.
  Cease use of ice used as a cooling medium for food. Ice that has been in contact with unsanitized surfaces or raw animal foods may contain pathogens and other contaminants.
• 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
• 3180 - Storage room floor and men's restroom 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.
• 3220 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.

March 16, 2005 (Routine)

• 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for food.
  Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for @FOOD@ storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
• 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Drink dispenser splash areas.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 1800 - Drawers were observed dirty.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 3170 - Broken floor tiles.
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  Containers of @HAZARDOUS PRODUCT@ must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.

November 18, 2004 (Routine)

• 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the WIC and WIF
  Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the ice maker inside door had 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.

September 22, 2003 (Follow-up)

April 17, 2003 (Routine)

• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the soft drink dispenser had 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.
• 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen
  Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
• 2890 - Light bulb in the food preparation area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistent bulb.
• 3170 - Floor is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

February 25, 2003 (Complaint)

• 0610 - Storing cleaning solvent on ice machine.
  Do not store anything on the ice machine
• 1100 - Hanging paper work from equipmetn on front line.
  Hang it in the dining room.
• 2720 - Repeat Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
• 3170 - Large area in floor missing of tiles, mop sink walls deteriorating.
  Repair missing tiles on floor and repair walls of mop sink
• 2740 - Repeat Dumpster area not clean, cardboard and trash around dumpster.
  Clean area around dumpster