Cafe 2941, 2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cafe 2941
Address: 2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, Virginia
Phone: (703) 270-1515
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Aug 19, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Sliced american cheese 47F, shredded cheese 47F at 2door reach-in prep refrigerator.
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
August 19, 2009Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed a hot beverage container used with an open hole. Corrected by discarding container.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed ground chuck stored over bread and eggs stored over olives in walk-in cooler.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep surface between uses.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed the following food items cold holding at temperatures above 41 F: salmon pasta-48F, shredded cheese-48F, milk @ 1 dr between sinks-46F. Corrected by: filling salmon pasta and shredded cheese pans only halfway. Milk was discarded.
  • 4-501.11(A) - Observed the Bev Air I dr refrigerator located between the sinks is holding foods at 46F.
  • 5-205.11(B) - Observed handsink used as a dump sink for ice.
  • 6-303.11(A) - Observed light is burnt out in Walk in Freezer.
January 12, 2009Routine34Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: flour or other similar dry good
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Dessert seen stored on the floor in freezer
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: roast beef @ 125F.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chicken pieces, chicken salad, tuna salad and tomato observed at 45F in deli reach in unit
  • 3-501.17(B) - Critical The date marking on the opened container of the following ready-to-eat, commercially processed food exceeded the manufacturer's use-by date that is based on food safety: deli hams cut more than 24 hours prior.
  • 4-301.11 - The cooler and the deli reach in unit were not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch - recangular bake trays on shelving unit.
  • 4-903.11(C) - Repeat Catering bowls observed stored out of original packaging.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that flour is coating non-food conctact surfaces, and presumably floor space as well
March 19, 2008Critical Procedures45Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11(A) - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: flour and grain.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper storage of wet wiping cloths observed.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Fish and poulty was stored on the floor in the walk in cooler or freezer.
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: pizza @ less than 130F and baked, sliced chicken at less than 130F.
  • 4-903.11(C) - Take out containers observed outside of original packaging.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: home grade toaster.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floor space near the back of the store is in need of cleaning.
October 11, 2007Routine17Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: fish fillet found over and in close proximity to bread and casserole in walk in freezer.
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: horseradish and other items in cooler; and an unidentified flour variety in barrel.
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: frattata and soup both observed at less than 110F.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: roast beef 46Ftuna sld 46Fsliced ham in cooler 46/47Fcheese product 46F
  • 5-205.11(B) - Repeat The handwashing station at the coffee station is being used to rinse items.
  • 6-202.11(C) - Observed that a proper protective shield is not provided for the heat lamps over warming plates.
  • 7-201.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat A liquid soap container was left on dry storage shelving over flour.
May 16, 2007Critical Procedures44Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off floor in freezer and cooler storage.
  • 3-501.17(A)(2) - Critical The following ready-to-eat salads and boiled eggs are not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-302.14 - Corrected During Inspection There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-502.13(A) - Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of chocolate, nut and raisin storage.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: cooking tray on drying rack at right of compartment sink.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:coffee grinder, braun brand.
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 5-205.11(B) - The handwashing station at rear of kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Filtered water is drawn from this sink for baking purposes.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at restrooms used by staff.
  • 7-201.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Sealed windex bottles were stored over dry goods near shelving unit.
January 26, 2007Routine37Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - In-use floor scoops observed with handle touching flour.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Roast beef, chicken slices and pasta sld were observed at 47F
  • 4-301.11 - Repeat The two reach in coolers behind serving line were observed with ambient temperatures of 47 and 50F. As such they were not maintaining foods consistently at 41F internal temperature.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: french fry slicer.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Cuisinart toaster and Braun coffee grinder.
  • 6-501.111(A) - Flying insect observed inside flour bin during inspection.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Floor under the flour containers was observed dirty.
October 04, 2006Routine25Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11A2 - Corrected During Inspection Food (bulk containers of flour) stored in a location (under 2-compartment sink drainboards), where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  • 3-305.14 - Observed box of single-use catering trays/containers stored next to exposed, cooling loaf of bread just outside walk-in cooler. Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • 3-501.16A - Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed the following foods hot holding at improper temperatures:1. hashbrowns, 123F (under counter heat lamp)2. ham & cheese english muffin, 110F (under counter heat lamp)
  • 3-501.16B - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures:1. whole milk carafe, 49F2. half & half carafe, 55F3. skim milk carafe, 45F4. strawberry yogurt, 46F
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Beverage Air 2-door prep cooler.
  • 4-301.11 - Beverage Air 4-door reach-in refrigerator was observed insufficient capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gaskets of the following equipment was observed damaged:1. Beverage Air 2-door LP cooler (on left)2. Beverage Air 1-door cooler (being used as bread proofer)3. Beverage Air 1-door cooler next to dough prep table
  • 4-502.13A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods (e.g. golden raisins, raisins, sundried tomatoes, figs, white and dark chocolate) in dry storage room.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the caulking at the 3-compartment sink had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-903.11B - Corrected During Inspection Clean single-service cup lids were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing forward (toward customer) next to soda dispensing machine.
  • 4-904.11A - Corrected During Inspection Coffee filters were found stored unprotected on shelf in dry storage room.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:1. Cuisinart wide-slot toaster2. Kitchen Aid mixer and attachments
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handsink located just outside the dry storage room used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11B - Repeat Light bulb observed missing in Traulsen 2-door freezer.
May 23, 2006Routine212Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11A2 - Corrected During Inspection Food (bulk containers of flour) stored in a location (under 2-compartment sink drainboards), where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  • 3-305.14 - Observed box of single-use catering trays/containers stored next to exposed, cooling loaf of bread just outside walk-in cooler. Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • 3-501.16A - Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed the following foods hot holding at improper temperatures:1. hashbrowns, 123F (under counter heat lamp)2. ham & cheese english muffin, 110F (under counter heat lamp)
  • 3-501.16B - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures:1. whole milk carafe, 49F2. half & half carafe, 55F3. skim milk carafe, 45F4. strawberry yogurt, 46F
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Beverage Air 2-door prep cooler.
  • 4-301.11 - Beverage Air 4-door reach-in refrigerator was observed insufficient capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gaskets of the following equipment was observed damaged:1. Beverage Air 2-door LP cooler (on left)2. Beverage Air 1-door cooler (being used as bread proofer)3. Beverage Air 1-door cooler next to dough prep table
  • 4-502.13A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods (e.g. golden raisins, raisins, sundried tomatoes, figs, white and dark chocolate) in dry storage room.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the caulking at the 3-compartment sink had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-903.11B - Corrected During Inspection Clean single-service cup lids were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing forward (toward customer) next to soda dispensing machine.
  • 4-904.11A - Corrected During Inspection Coffee filters were found stored unprotected on shelf in dry storage room.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:1. Cuisinart wide-slot toaster2. Kitchen Aid mixer and attachments
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handsink located just outside the dry storage room used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11B - Repeat Light bulb observed missing in Traulsen 2-door freezer.
May 23, 2006Routine212Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Several food employees failed to wash his or her hands before putting on clean gloves and engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 2-303.11 - Employees observed wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. (e.g. watches, bracelets).
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 2-402.11A - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Observed an employee handle baked bread using her bare hands.
  • 3-301.11C - Corrected During Inspection Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form. Observed plastic containers being used to dispense foods like cake flour, bread flour, sugar, and other bread flour mixes.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in freezer unit. Observed raw seafood stored on the shelf above pre-made pie shells.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Observed raw frozen foods not sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures inside the walk-in freezer. Organize the freezer as discussed.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers of flour mixes used in the bakery.
  • 3-304.12 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed knives and a spatula stored in containers of stagnant water.
  • 3-304.14A - Wiping cloths improperly used. Observed towels stored underneath the cutting boards.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed the following foods hot holding at improper temperatures: 1. egg/cheese sandwiches: 132f, 2. hash brown potatoes: 110f, 3. mashed potatoes: 128f, 4. chicken: 123f.
  • 3-501.18D - Corrected During Inspection Critical The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced deli meats inside the 2-door reach-in refrigerator at the service line were not discarded by a "use by" date. Foods were labeled 11/28/2005. After discussing this with the CFM, she stated that date was when the food was prepared. The "use by" date was 12/4/2005.
  • 3-602.11B - Insufficient information on the packaged foods for CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE such as: 1. vegetable salads, 2. fruit salads, 3. fruit and cheese salads, 4. deviled eggs (special), 5. pasta salad, 6. granola, 7. home made granola bars, 8. cookes, 9. brownies, 10. sandwiches.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crates and/or soda crates found used for the following: 1. elevate containers of bread flour mixes off the floor in the bakery area.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the following units: 1. one 2-door reach-in refrigerator at the service line, 2. chest freezer for ice cream.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gaskets of the following units are damaged: 1. Traulsen upright freezer, 2. walk-in refrigerator, 3. both Beverage Air reach-in refrigerators at the bakery area.
  • 4-502.13A - Fish filet containers are being reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 4-602.11E - Surfaces inside the ice machine were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-903.11A - Observed a box of single service items stored on the floor next to the door leading into the kitchen.
  • 4-903.11C - Single service items for catering orders were observed stored unprotected on the shelves in the kitchen.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: 1. Cuisinart toaster oven, 2. Rubbermaid plastic container for a type of bread flour, 3. Kitchen Aid mixer and attachments.
  • 5-205.11B - The handwash station at the service line is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Observed ice dumped into the hand sink.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the RESTROOM hand sinks. **Management shall discuss this violation with the property manager of the building. Common area restrooms are not required to have hand washing signage, but since the food employees of the cafe use these restrooms, it is highly suggested.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted inside the Traulsen upright freezer. Observed the light bulb missing.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Observed wiping cloth buckets containing QUAT sanitizer stored directly next to food and clean equipment.
December 07, 2005Routine720Details / Comments
43.1-3-1A - Critical Facility operating without a valid permit.June 15, 2005Follow-up10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 14, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat A food handler was observed drinking from an uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The raw eggs were observed stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Bag of uncovered food was observed in the dry storage room.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed pizza hot holding at improper temperature (126F) at the service line.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Observed tuna salad sandwich (60F) and yogurt (57F) cold holding at improper temperatures in open display case at the service line.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep table reach-in at the service line.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Observed food stored in the open display case at temperatures above 41F and the temperature of the open display case at the service line reading at 58F.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused in the kitchen.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1) Beverage Air 1-Dr reach-in refrigerator gasket; 2) utensil storage rack; 3) utensil storage drawers.
  • 4-702.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the utensils were not observed sanitized during the inspection.
  • 4-903.11B - Corrected During Inspection Clean pans stored on the shelf next to 3 vat sink were not found stored in a position that allows for air-drying.
  • 4-903.11B - Clean single service containers were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-904.11B - Corrected During Inspection Unwrapped spoons were not stored at the service line with the handles up.
  • 43.1-3-1A - Critical A valid permit could not be located at the establishment.
  • 43.1-3-4 - Critical The Person in Charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc
  • 5-205.11B - The handwash station at the service line area is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided handwashing sinks used by food employees.
  • 6-501.12A - Following areas noted in need of cleaning: 1) floor under the fryer; 2) floor under the flour mixers; 3) floor of storage shelf in front of mop sink; 4) dry storage room floor.
June 07, 2005Routine99Details / Comments

August 19, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a critical procedures inspection. You have placed a work order on the 2-door reach-in prep refrigerator, please fax the invoice once the refrigerator is repaired, to my attention, to (703) 385-9568.
One non-critical violation was observed at shall be corrected as soon as possible. Until the refrigerator can hold foods at 41F or below, do not use the unit.
NOTES
3-vat sink observed 200ppm Quat.
Facility mainly serves food prepared downstairs in the restaurant, kitchen within this facility operates as a bakery only.

January 12, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was a routine inspection.
You have placed a work order on the Bev-Air 1 dr refrigerator that is not holding at 41F or below. Please fax an invoice from the service showing repair to my attention at fax # 703-385-9568 after work is completed.
Notes:
Water Heater: AO Smith DVE-120
Dish Machine: N/A
Grease Trap: N/A
Hood System: cleaned every 6 months; last service 9/08
Pest control: monthly, no activity noted
Provided Handouts: Big 5 FBI, Illness Decision Guide

March 19, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management is aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Person in charge was able to name the Big Five Foodborne illness which are required to be reported to the Health Department.
* Correct Hot and Cold Holding violations promptly by relocating foods to appropriate storage locations where temperatures do not remain in danger zone identified as 41F-135F; contact service technician immediately to address inconsistent cold holding temperatures in facility's integral refrigeration units
Hot Water Heater:
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System: contractor serviced
Grease Trap:
Consumer Advisory:
Pest Control: contractor serviced, pls fax March report
1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap. 2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often. 3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above. 4. Continue to inspect canned food deliveries and segregate any dented cans from general storage. 5. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided. 6. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed.

October 11, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
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.

May 16, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was fully aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge(PIC). Also, the PIC/CFM could convey all the knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses.
As discussed with the CFM, employees shall be RESTRICTED from working in a food service establishment when they are experiencing symptoms of sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and open wounds/cuts on the hands and arms, Until the employee obtains documentation from a medical professional that he/she is no longer experiencing those symptoms may they return to work. If an employee has been diagnosed with and/or been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Salmonella, Shigella, E.Coli, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus they must be EXCLUDED from working in the food service establishment until laboratory tests have confirmed they are no longer carriers of the disease.
Hot Water Heater: identical model
Dishwasher:
Hood System:
Grease Trap: N/A
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced as needed.

January 26, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection -
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
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.

October 04, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
A routine inspection was conducted to document compliance.
REMINDERS: 1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap. 2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often. 3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above. 4. Continue to inspect canned food deliveries and segregate any dented cans from general storage. 5. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided. 6. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed.
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
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.
Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.

May 23, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
ALL EASILY CORRECTABLE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS SHALL BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY.
1. All remaining non-critical violations shall be corrected within 90 days.
2. Review Big 5 Foodborne Illnesses (Salmonella, E. coli, Shigella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus), and the symptoms associated with each (diarrhea, vomiting, fever, severe stomach cramps, nausea, and/or jaundice). Ensure that all employees, including management, understand reporting, restriction, and exclusion.
3. BEWARE OF REPEAT VIOLATIONS. Immediately correct these violations and maintain compliance in order to avoid further enforcement action(s).

REMINDERS:
VERIFY MINIMUM INTERNAL COOK/HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF PHFs:
Review and monitor food temperatures during all phases of food service operation using calibrated food thermometer.
(RECEIVING, STORAGE, THAWING, COOKING, HOT & COLD HOLDING, REHEATING, COOLING):
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs (Potentially Hazardous Foods) prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+; Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in "DANGER ZONE" (41F - 140F) for extended periods of time
FACILITY/MENU CHANGES:
Contact the Health Department for prior review/approval before you make any changes, additions, and/or renovations to the establishment or existing equipment.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION (FYI):
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot Water Heater: A. O. Smith, #DVE-120, 18 kw, 92 GPH
Dishwasher: N/A
Hood System: Last cleaned 3/4/06
Grease Trap: N/A
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced monthly per CFM; No documentation provided
Current Establishment Phone Number: 703.270.1515
Current Establishment Fax Number: 703.270.1516
Please phone with any questions, 703.246.8432

May 23, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
ALL EASILY CORRECTABLE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS SHALL BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY.
1. All remaining non-critical violations shall be corrected within 90 days.
2. Review Big 5 Foodborne Illnesses (Salmonella, E. coli, Shigella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus), and the symptoms associated with each (diarrhea, vomiting, fever, severe stomach cramps, nausea, and/or jaundice). Ensure that all employees, including management, understand reporting, restriction, and exclusion.
3. BEWARE OF REPEAT VIOLATIONS. Immediately correct these violations and maintain compliance in order to avoid further enforcement action(s).

REMINDERS:
VERIFY MINIMUM INTERNAL COOK/HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF PHFs:
Review and monitor food temperatures during all phases of food service operation using calibrated food thermometer.
(RECEIVING, STORAGE, THAWING, COOKING, HOT & COLD HOLDING, REHEATING, COOLING):
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs (Potentially Hazardous Foods) prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+; Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in "DANGER ZONE" (41F - 140F) for extended periods of time
FACILITY/MENU CHANGES:
Contact the Health Department for prior review/approval before you make any changes, additions, and/or renovations to the establishment or existing equipment.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION (FYI):
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot Water Heater: A. O. Smith, #DVE-120, 18 kw, 92 GPH
Dishwasher: N/A
Hood System: Last cleaned 3/4/06
Grease Trap: N/A
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced monthly per CFM; No documentation provided
Current Establishment Phone Number: 703.270.1515
Current Establishment Fax Number: 703.270.1516
Please phone with any questions, 703.246.8432

December 07, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
MORE TEMPERATURES OBSERVED: 1. walk-in refrigerator: 38f (37f), 2. walk-in freezer: 0f, 3. Beverage Air RI unit@bakery: 36f (43f), 4. Beverage Air RI unit@bakery (For proofing bread): no thermometer provided (50f).
MORE FOOD TEMPERATURES: 1. soup (hot holding station): 174f, 2. gumbo (hot holding station): 171f.
Today I conducted a ROUTINE inspection at the above named establishment. All critical and easily correctable non-critical violations shall be corrected immediately. If any questions arise, please contact me at (703)246-8425. Thank you. **INSPECTION TIME REFLECTS ONLY THE INSPECTION.
REMINDERS: 1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap. 2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often. 3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above. 4. Continue to inspect canned food deliveries and segregate any dented cans from general storage. 5. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided. 6. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed. 7. Discuss with your employees illnesses, diseases, and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, E.Coli, Salmonella, etc.). 8. Properly date mark food items with the “use by” date if held beyond 24 hours. 9. Contact the Health Department before you make any changes, additions, and/or renovations to the establishment. 10. ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia’s website.
NOTES: Water heater: AO Smith; Model #: DVE 120 916; Kw: 18.
NOTES: no dish machine; 3-vat uses Quat sanitizer; wiping cloth buckets also use Quat sanitizer at 200ppm.

June 15, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 43.1-3-1A - Critical Facility operating without a valid permit.
It is unlawful to operate a food establishment without a valid permit issued by the Director of Health Department. Please contact the Health Department at (703) 246-8440 to obtain a valid permit.
Comments:
The facility is ordered to close since there is no valid permit issued to the establishment. The establishment will be closed until a valid permit is obtained from the Health Department.

June 14, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The establishment has obtained a valid permit from the Health Department. It appears that the establishment never went through a change of ownership in Nov. 2002.
The establishment is allowed to reopen. Please post a copy of the permit in a conspicuous location in the public view.

June 07, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
The establishment did not have a valid permit at the establishment. The record in the data base shows that the facility went through a change of ownership in Nov. of 2002 and no further information could be located.
- The facility has monthly pest control service in place by the commercial contractor.
- Ensure that all utensils and equipment are cleaned and sanitized before use at adequate sanitizer concentration as directed by the manufacture's recommendation.
- All ready-to-eat and potentially hazardous food prepared at the establishment and stored in the refrigeration unit more than 24 hours must be date marked to indicate when the food need to be "consumed by", including the day of preparation.
All critical violations must be corrected within 10 working days and non-criticals within 90 days.

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