Colleen Deli & Catering, 4071 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Colleen Deli & Catering
Address: 4071 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, Virginia
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Aug 11, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chicken salad and chili cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) chili and chicken dalad in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 3 days ago.
August 11, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0930 - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the eggs "cooked your way" that may be served raw and/or undercooked
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the rag supporting the 3 comp sink plumbing is not nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1570 - The high temp. dish machine and sandwich prep unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1900 - Critical Due to improper operation of the mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1680)
February 19, 2009Routine32Details / 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.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw food of animal origin [chicken] holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical According to the prepared date date on the homemade cookie dough in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 8 ago.
  • 1060 - The cloth liner on the bottom of the sandwich prep unit is not nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1180 - The food metal stem temperature measuring device (degrees F) is not accurate.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the True refrigerator, cold holding display case and hot holding display case.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food items.
  • 2530 - The grease trap under the three compartment sink is clogged preventing the passing of liquid waste
September 05, 2008Routine47Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1580 - The cutting board on the sandwich prep unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination under the microwave.
  • 3340 1 - Containers of mechanical lubricant and cleaning solutions are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3380 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution was too strong.
October 03, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.1. Chlorine solution was less than 50 ppm2. Cloths stored on prep table
  • 0690 - Some food on salad bar is resting on inverted Styrafoam cups placed in bottom of crocks to create crock false bottoms. Discontinue using foam cups as food contact surfaces in crocks.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Bread stuffing, turkey and chicken hot holding at improper temperatures. Operator boost heated.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Hard cooked egg and ham cubes on salad bar cold holding at improper temperatures. Food was voluntarily discarded.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Mop rack is present.
July 27, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.1. Chlorine solution was less than 50 ppm2. Cloths stored on prep table
  • 0690 - Some food on salad bar is resting on inverted Styrafoam cups placed in bottom of crocks to create crock false bottoms. Discontinue using foam cups as food contact surfaces in crocks.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Bread stuffing, turkey and chicken hot holding at improper temperatures. Operator boost heated.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Hard cooked egg and ham cubes on salad bar cold holding at improper temperatures. Food was voluntarily discarded.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Mop rack is present.
July 27, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Cloths stored on plastic crate by cookline.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Cartons of chicken stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the back 3-door refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 1750 - Corrected During Inspection Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of potato soup.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Ice machine lid interiorBottom and door tracks of back 3-door refrigerator
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Items stored directly on floor in storage area.
  • 2000 - Ice transport container were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. Solution was in excess of 200 ppm.
November 30, 2005Routine16Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 12, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves and engaging in food preparation.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Diced chicken and diced beef hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed shredded cheese, sliced cheese, bologna and hot dogs in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening. In addition, the sliced ham was date coded with an incorrect date.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Solution rated over 200 ppm.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Bottom of True display case in back area.
March 22, 2005Follow-up41Details / Comments
  • 0180 - Improper use of a hand sanitizer or chemical hand sanitizing solution observed.
  • 0220 - Critical An employee was eating in the food prep area of the kitchen.
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0610 - Boxes of food in the walk-in freezer were stored directly on the floor.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed such as chili and pot soup in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition after opening. Pot soup (12-26-04) and chili (12-12-04) were immediately discarded.
March 09, 2005Routine32Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 01, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2310 B - The handwash station in the kitchen is being used as a dump station.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 1900 - Critical Due to improper operation of the mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1680). The machine was not reaching appropriate rinse temperatures.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw chicken was stored over ready-to-eat food in the prep cooler.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Beans were cooked and placed in the upright without proper air flow conditions. The beans read 88 degrees F after 3 hours.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning clean gloves, and after handling soiled dishes.
May 18, 2004Routine43Details / Comments
  • 2600 - The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  • 1550 - The pre-flush sink is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
April 14, 2004Routine03Details / Comments

August 11, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Do not put potentially hazardous food in the true refrigeration until it can maintain 41 degrees or less. Talk with the operator about denoting the consumer advisory.

February 19, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Temperatures in the working equipment were within the proper ranges. Good date marking is being conducted. Food storage order appeared correct. The handwashing sink was well stocked. Sanitizer in the 3 comp sink was at approximately 50 ppm. The sandwich prep unit needs to be fixed, replaced, or removed from the property within 30 days. Continue using disposable tableware until the dish machine is fixed or replaced.

September 05, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good handwashing practices were noticed during the inspection. Employee health and food service training was discussed with the operator.

October 03, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The facility is clean and in good order. Good glove use was observed during the inspection. Good handwashing is being practiced. Ready to eat foods are being date marked for disposal. Good food storage order was observed. Cold holding display unit was not keeping the air temperature cold enough to keep the food 41 degrees or less. The operator turned the unit down to bring the temperature down.

July 27, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Hot water dishwasher is sanitizing properly as per thermal strip. Stem thermometer and chemical test stips are on hand. Discussed using time rather than temperature as a public health control with owner. Strongly recommend using single pans in hot holding unit to ensure foods maintain safe temperatures. General sanitation is very good today.

July 27, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Hot water dishwasher is sanitizing properly as per thermal strip. Stem thermometer and chemical test stips are on hand. Discussed using time rather than temperature as a public health control with owner. Strongly recommend using single pans in hot holding unit to ensure foods maintain safe temperatures. General sanitation is very good today.

November 30, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Hot water dishwasher is sanitizing properly. Chemical test strips and stem thermometer on hand. Handwash sink is fully stocked. Employees are wearing gloves and using utensils to minimize bare hand contact with RTE foods. Employees are washing hands frequently and at appropriate times. NOTE: Display case, prep reach-in and 2 door reach-in should be adjusted to ~38F air temperature to assure that food is held at 41F or below. Strongly recommend using metal pans to hold (loosely covered) foods in display case to further assure that food is 41F or below at all times.
Discussed effective methods of cold holding and safe raw shell egg storage practices with operator. General sanitation is good today.

April 12, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
No hot holding temperatures available today; holding unit had already been emptied as facility was about to close for the day. Operator states that diced chicken and beef has not been prepared or served since last inspection.

March 22, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed importance of hand washing before donning gloves, date coding of commercially prepared foods and hot holding practices and containers.

March 09, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at the hand sink.
(2) Discussed the process of rapid cooling.
(3) Discussed the need of sanitizing solution in work areas.
(4) Bleach test kit was available.
(5) Hot water dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly.

June 01, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
No foods were observed cooling during this inspection. Discussed proper cooling methods with the manager. All raw meats are being stored properly. Bare hand contact is being minimized by using gloves. Employees are washing thier hands properly. The dishmachine was able to turn an irreversible heat tape. The facility has shown significant improvement from the previous inspection.

May 18, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Recommend turning the refrigeration units down to provide a safety zone for the proper temperatures. All sanitizing solutions are the proper concentrations, and chemical test papers are available. Foods are being properly date marked. The kitchen is clean and maintained.

April 14, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Several aspects of food safety were discussed including rapid cooling, pre-chilling ingredients, illness restriction, etc. Metal stem thermometers are available, and the calibration procedure was demonstrated. Ensure all foods stored and prepared up to this date are for employees only. Notify the Health Dept. when these issues have been resolved.

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