Dragon Eatery, 5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Dragon Eatery
Address: 5 Cameron St, Alexandria, Virginia
Phone: (703 584-1040)
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: Oct 19, 2009

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Details / Comments

  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw beef stored over RTE rice in the 2-door cooler; packaged raw shrimp stored over RTE veggies in the 1-door freezer.
  • 3-501.17(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Lo mein is cooked and served over the course of 2 or more days, but it is not date marked.
  • 4-901.11(A) - Small stainless-steel hotel pans found stacked while still wet.
  • 4-602.13 - Soda fountain nozzles in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.11 - 1 light in the hood is out; operator stated that this occurred today and he will replace it today.
October 19, 2009Routine23Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12A - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use (tongs stored on gas pipe leading into wok range).
  • 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Items on steam table hot holding at temperatures under 135F.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Food cold holding at temperatures under 41F: chicken/47F; noodles/51F; noodles/45F; shrimp/45F; shrimp/46F; cooked chicken/45F.
  • 4-203.11B - Corrected During Inspection The food temperature measuring device is not accurate to within +/- 2F.
  • 4-501.11A - Beverage Air fridge in back kitchen is not maintaining ambient and food temperatures of 41F or below.
  • 4-903.11B1 - Clean items were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents (rear door).
June 22, 2009Routine25Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11C - Repeat Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form (bowls used to dispense rice and raw chicken).
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (beef over tomatoes in RIF)
  • 3-302.11A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination (Raw chicken over raw fish in RIR).
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cover items on chef's cart when not in use.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical fried tofu hot holding at 118F.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives.
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
February 23, 2009Routine44Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14H - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cook is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 3-301.11C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form (veggies from make table). Cup used as scoop in the rice bin.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (raw chicken over RTE in freezer; raw chicken over rice in fridge; raw over RTE noodles in fridge)
  • 3-304.15A1 - Single-use gloves worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pork and noodles cold holding in Beverage AIr Make Table at 55 and 57F.
  • 4-201.11 - Plastic ice scoop is broken and deteriorated.
  • 4-203.12B - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device located in the make-table is not accurate.
  • 4-502.13A2 - Grocery bags were observed reused for the storage of veggies and other items.
  • 4-602.13 - The following nonfood contact surfaces had accumulations of grime and debris: Inside of Bev Air Fridge, handles of refrigeration units.
  • 6-501.12A - Areas of the stainless steel hood, and floor area adjacent to the 3-compartment sink is in need of cleaning.
December 04, 2008Routine47Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate light was noted in the Superior freezer.
September 09, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 4-601.11B - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: filters to the vent hood observed with grease and other soil build up.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Tooth paste and tooth brushes observed on the shelf with clean utensils and equipment.
May 13, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Live roach observed crawling on the floor at the entrance to the kitchen.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12A - Floors - under woks, deep fryers, three compartment sink, ice machine,and other areas observed with food, heavy grease and other soil build up.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Tooth paste, tooth brush and others stored in such a way that they could contaminate food and utensils.
February 01, 2008Routine04Details / Comments
  • 2-303.11 - Corrected During Inspection Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical The following temperatures were observed: Tofu w/mixed vegetables 115*F, Egg Rolls 115*F, and Broccoli w/pork 118*F.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate light was noted in the back storage room.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted on the front cook line.
  • 6-501.114A - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
October 29, 2007Routine15Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers (water bottle).
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Gap observed at the threshold of the back screen door.
July 27, 2007Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
April 24, 2007Routine11Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE @FOOD@ held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the hood filters had accumulations of grime and debris.
January 30, 2007Routine11Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
October 30, 2006Routine11Details / Comments
  • 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: Handsink.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the all the equipmen exteriors had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Bottom of the screen door has a gap
  • 6-501.12A - Obseved the ceiling tiles are turning yellowed.
July 24, 2006Routine04Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Meat grinder.
  • 5-205.11A - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing facility located at the back of the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
April 25, 2006Routine31Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11B - The hood seal/gasket damaged.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of all the units exteriors had accumulations of grime and debris.
January 30, 2006Routine02Details / Comments
6-501.12A - Ceiling tiles in the kitchen was noted in need of cleaning.October 31, 2005Routine01Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.(eggrolls and chickens).
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of all exterior parts of the cooling units had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-202.15A - Repeat The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
August 15, 2005Routine12Details / Comments
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • 6-305.11B - Corrected During Inspection Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees' clothing and other possessions.
June 23, 2005Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Rice hot holding at 129F.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Rice cold holding at 129F.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE egg rolls held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-301.12A - Missing stoppers/plugs for the 3 vat sunk.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gasket of the Beverage Air is damaged.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Ice machine interior.
  • 4-903.11B1 - Clean metal trays were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Kitchen floors was noted in need of cleaning, under equipments, and hot water area.
April 05, 2005Routine44Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11B - Storage shelves in the Beverage air cooler observed with heavy rust and is no longer easy to clean.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-501.111D - One (1) live roach observed on the floor across from the wok and grill.
  • 6-501.12A - 1. Floors under the three compartment sink observed with soil build up. 2. Floors under front line counters/storage shelves observed with food and soil build up. 3. Floor drain under the three compartment sink and on the front line ( front of steam table) observed with food and other soil build up.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of cleaning toxic was not labeled to identify the product.
January 20, 2005Routine14Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Dented can of mushroom observed on the food storage shelf.
  • 6-404.11 - Products for credit, redemption, or return are not being stored in a separate designated area. Dented can goods observed on the shelf with food that will be used for consumption.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Floors under the cooking equipment observed with food and grease build up.
  • 4-602.11E - Critical Drink nozzles observed with heavy soil build up.
November 04, 2004Routine22Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12A - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Utensils were stored in standing water. This was corrected.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator door gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: inside of the microwave needs cleaning, inside of the ice machine and the internal surfaces were in need of cleaning. This was corrected.
  • 6-501.12A - Floor under the prep refrigerator in the kitchen was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-202.11A - Repeat The light bulb over the 3-vat sink is not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
August 24, 2004Routine14Details / Comments
3-403.11A - Critical The chicken was not reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. This was corrected.June 03, 2004Routine10Details / Comments
  • 6-202.11A - The light bulb over the warewashing sinks was not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Floor under equipment under the hood was noted in need of cleaning.
March 22, 2004Routine02Details / Comments
6-501.12A - Repeat The floor under the woks and other cooking equipment was noted in need of cleaning.January 08, 2004Routine01Details / Comments
  • 6-501.12A - Floor under the fryers was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator door handles had accumulations of grime and debris.
October 06, 2003Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-501.13A - Improper methods used to thaw chicken. It was being thawed at room temperature.
  • 6-202.11A - The light bulb over the 3- compartment sink were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: inside of the ice machine.
  • 4-601.11B - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: between cooking equipment under the hood and between the prep refrigerator and the wall.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE).
July 10, 2003Routine24Details / Comments
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connections on the handsink at the front counter are leaking.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly labeled.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Clean equipment was found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination in the prep area.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard used to line shelves in the refrigerator is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
April 17, 2003Routine15Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: iced tea pitcher.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerator.
  • 4-903.11A3 - Repeat Clean equipment was found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator gaskets and the reach-in refrigerator door handles had accumulations of grime and debris.
February 03, 2003Routine22Details / Comments

October 19, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following items:
1) Cold-holding violation from last inspection has been addressed.
2) Good cook temperatures and reheat temperatures observed during the inspection.
3) Once stainless steel pans have been washed-rinsed-sanitized, ensure that they are air-dried before stacking them.
If you have any questions, please call me at 703 838 4400 x250.

June 22, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
THis visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following items:
1) Good demonstration of knowledge by PIC for cook temperatures and holding temperatures.
2) Discontinue use of the BEverage AIr Fridge until it is maintaining 41F and below.
If you have any questions please call me at 703 838 4400 x 250.

February 23, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
THis visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following:
1) All remaining non-critical items must be corrected prior to the next routine inspecton.
2) Good demonstration of handwashing by employee.
3) Repeat violations observed during the next routine inspection will be subject to tickets and/or enforcement action.
If you have any questions, please call 703 838 4400 x 250

December 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
2-103.11 M - Person in Charge (Employee Health Policy)
Observation: FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES
not informed of their responsibility to report in accordance
LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their
and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible
through FOOD, as specified under 2-201.11(A).
Action: Ensure that food employees are informed of their responsibility to
report illnesses and diagnoses to the person-in-charge. Please use the information
provided to develop an employee health policy that complies with the reporting requirements
in addition to exclusion/restriction criteria, and reinstatement criteria.
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following:
1) All cook temperatures exceeded minimum required temperatures.
2) Good demonstration of handwashing procedure by cook.
3) Operator provided with employee health information.
4) all non-critical violation should be corrected prior to the next routine inspection.
5) all remaining critical violations should be corrected today.

September 09, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.

May 13, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. There were no critical violations observed at the time of the inspection.
2. Please correct the remaining violations by the next routine inspection.
3. The overall facility in good condition. Good food safety practices observed during the inspection.
4. If you have any questions, please contact me.

February 01, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. There were no critical violations observed at the time of the inspection.
2. Pest control service provided every two weeks (reports on site) The last service was provided on 01/18/08.
3. Please remove all unnecessary articles and clean/organize all areas. This will help in cleaning and monitoring for pest.
4. Recommend a cleaning and maintenance schedule to help maintain the facility in good condition.
5. If you have nay questions, please contact me.

October 29, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Please correct all remaining violations by the next routine inspection.
2. Please ensure that the steam is turned on before placing potentially hazardous foods (PHF) for hot holding. All PHF must be maintained at 135*F or above to prevent the growth of microorganism.
3. Please conduct detail cleaning to floors under the three compartment sink.
4. The following additional temperatures were observed: Chicken cooked on the grill 185*F, turkey 43*F, Spring rolls 39*F, beef 37*F, pork 38*F, rice 43*F and beef 34*F.
5. If you have any questions, please contact me.

July 27, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. There were no critical violation observed at the time of the inspection.
2. Please corrected the remaining non-critical violation by the next routine inspection (approximately 90 days)
3. Please conduct the following: 1. Organize the front two door cooler 2. Provide storage shelves to store all beverages off the floor. This will help with monitoring for pest and cleaning.
4. If you have any question, please contact me.

April 24, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Reviewed report to the CFM

January 30, 2007 (Routine)


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October 30, 2006 (Routine)


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July 24, 2006 (Routine)


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April 25, 2006 (Routine)


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January 30, 2006 (Routine)


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Permit delivered today.

October 31, 2005 (Routine)


Violation: 6-501.12A - Ceiling tiles in the kitchen was 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.

August 15, 2005 (Routine)


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June 23, 2005 (Routine)


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April 05, 2005 (Routine)


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January 20, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Critical violation corrected during the inspection.
2. All non-critical violation must be corrected by the next routine inspection (approximately 60 days).
3. If you have any question, please contact me.

November 04, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Critical violation corrected at the time of the inspection.
2. All remaining violation must be corrected by the time of the next routine inspection.
3. The overall establishment was in good condition at the time of the inspection. Good Job !!! Thank You !!!
4. If you have any question, please contact me.

August 24, 2004 (Routine)


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June 03, 2004 (Routine)


Violation: 3-403.11A - Critical The chicken was not reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. This was corrected.
Ensure potentially hazardous foods that are cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding are reheated so that all parts of the food reach 165°F or above for 15 seconds. Food shall be reheated within 2 hours.

March 22, 2004 (Routine)


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January 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violation: 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor under the woks and other cooking equipment was 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.

October 06, 2003 (Routine)


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July 10, 2003 (Routine)


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April 17, 2003 (Routine)


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The wiping cloth sanitizing solution was properly mixed at 200ppm chlorine.

February 03, 2003 (Routine)


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