Dotson's Drive Inn, 24213 River Side Drive, Grundy, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Dotson's Drive Inn
Address: 24213 River Side Drive, Grundy, Virginia
Phone: (276) 935-7880
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Sep 11, 2009

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  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. (Ice Cream scoops and Ice scoop)
  • 1750 - Repeat The bulk milk container tube was observed extending more than 1 inch from the chilled dispensing head.
  • 1750 - Repeat The bulk milk container tube was observed not cut on the diagonal (45 degree angle).
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
September 11, 2009Routine03Details / Comments
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the Double-Door Cooler is not accurate.
  • 1750 - The bulk milk container tube was observed extending more than 1 inch from the chilled dispensing head.
  • 1750 - The bulk milk container tube was observed not cut on the diagonal (45 degree angle).
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the Can Opener used to prepare potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 2000 - Single-Service articles were found stored on the floor.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2720 - Observed refuse containers stored in the establishment containing food residue wastes without tight fitting lids.
April 02, 2009Routine14Details / Comments
0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Kraut in the refrigeration unit is inappropriately marked with a date or time that exceeds the maximum holding time as allowed by law.November 03, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the Double Door Cooler is not accurate.
  • 3170 - Repeat Walk In Ceiling is not maintained in good repair
June 23, 2008Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not aware of or are not monitoring the cook temperatures of potentially hazardous food.
  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the Ice Cream Cooler (Containers Stacked without Lids).
  • 0470 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the Dry Storage Shelves is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the Double Door Cooler is not accurate.
  • 1960 - Trays were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 1960 - Trays were observed cloth-dried rather than air-dried after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2620 - There are refuse containers in the kitchen without covers.
  • 3170 - Walk In Ceiling is not maintained in good repair
June 04, 2008Routine37Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Hamburger Patties hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat food in the freezer is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
February 04, 2008Routine31Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not aware of or are not practicing proper methods to rapidly cool potentially hazardous food (PHF).
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Sliced Tomatoes on Makeline cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Beef Stew in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Ice Cream Scoop Holder was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of Kraut.
  • 1780 - Critical Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods.
September 27, 2007Routine33Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical Repeat The Person in Charge couldnt explain proper the proper cooling procedure of cooked foods for storage.
  • 1770 B - Repeat Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: Can Opener
August 09, 2007Follow-up11Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The Person in Charge couldnt explain proper the proper cooling procedure of cooked foods for storage.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Hamburger Patties hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: Can Opener
May 08, 2007Routine42Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the ceiling of walk in cooler has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of pure beach stored in spray bottle are not properly labeled.
November 29, 2006Routine12Details / Comments
  • 1180 - A food temperature measuring device (degrees F) is not provided.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3045 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
June 20, 2006Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0820 - Critical Uprigh line cooler cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves in back storage room are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1190 - Corrected During Inspection The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the upright freezer was not provided.
  • 1570 - The can opener blade is rusted and dull.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: hard wood shelving.
  • 2000 - Clean pans were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2190 - Water from the handwashing sink in the men's and women's bathroom was measured at a temperature less than 110F. There is no hot water in the bathrooms.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the walk in cooler is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door. The self closing device for the women's bathroom door is broken.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
January 25, 2006Routine110Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the back kitchen floor stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1570 - The door handles of the kitchen refrigerator and the back kitchen freezer are missing.
  • 2790 - The indoor wall material(tile) located at the left entrance to the back kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
May 20, 2005Routine03Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The door handles of the kitchen refrigerator and the back kitchen refrigerator are missing.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the back kitchen refrigerator.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the back kichen floor stored less than 6" above the floor.
July 26, 2004Routine03Details / Comments

September 11, 2009 (Routine)


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April 02, 2009 (Routine)


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November 03, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Kraut in the refrigeration unit is inappropriately marked with a date or time that exceeds the maximum holding time as allowed by law.
Discard the food at this time. Ensure all prepared RTE food is mark with the name and ""consume by"" date on the container at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. 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.

June 23, 2008 (Follow-up)


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September 27, 2007 (Routine)


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August 09, 2007 (Follow-up)


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May 08, 2007 (Routine)


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November 29, 2006 (Routine)


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June 20, 2006 (Routine)


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January 25, 2006 (Routine)


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No lid on dumpster-not a violation-need to discuss county policy with supervisor

May 20, 2005 (Routine)


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July 26, 2004 (Routine)


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