E. W. Chambliss, 10415 Higgins St., Wakefield, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

June 02, 2009 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the 1.top and lower left doors of traulsen cooler in kitchen, 2.chest freezer in outside storage trailer, are in poor repair.
  Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of jelly.
  Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for BBQ storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: 1.All gaskets on refrigeration and freezer units, 2.mildew observed in bottom of Hobart refrigeration unit, 3.CRC freezer unit vent unit and top portion of door.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 3180 - Ceiling heater over handwash station and soot and dust accumulation on ceiling over top of cookstove 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.

Comments:
Old school building in process of obtaining updated equipment over summer break. To obtain new freezers and prep tables.

November 10, 2008 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1570 - The door gasket to the 4 door refrigerator is damaged.
  Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: door gaskets of refrigerators and freezers.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.

April 23, 2008 (Routine)

Violations:

• 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.
• 1800 - Floor fan and ovens have accumulations of dust and debris.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelves and gaskets.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 2350 ii - Toilet in employee restroom is leaking.
  Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.

September 05, 2007 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1770 C - Shelving in metal cabinets had particulate matter/dust on shelves, Gaskets of the 4-door Traulsen refrigerator had accumulations of mildew as well as the 3-Door refrigerator in the dining room.
  Clean all items listed above.
• 2350 ii - Corrected During Inspection Toilet in employee restroom is leaking onto the floor. Water that is leaking is clean water flowing into the toilet after flushing-not sewage.
  Repair the toilet immediately. Toilet is not to be used until it has been repaired. PIC called to inform me later that day that the toilet had been repaired.

Comments:
Keep all items at least 6" off of the floor. Recommend a shelf in the chemical room so that these items can be kept up off the floor (and away from any little hands-just an idea). There are many items stored on the floor in the chemical room and it is difficult for employees to keep this floor clean. ALL sinks must have soap provided--whether the sink is used or not(unless the sink is broken, in which case the sink should be repaired and soap should be provided). BE SURE TO MONITOR COOLING FOODS USING THE HACCP PLAN!

November 16, 2006 (Critical Procedures)

Violation: 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces..
Provide Quaternary ammonia or chlorine sanitizer solution at proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
Comments:
Strongly suggest that facility obtain at least 2 digital thermometers (one for a back-up). Also encouraged the PIC to consider switching from Steramine sanitizer of quatanary ammonia to chlorine sanitizer due to chlorine's ability to effectively kill Norovirus

June 06, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1750 - Corrected During Inspection Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of sugar.
  Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for sugar storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
• 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: outside of some pans.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 1800 - The exhaust fan at the window, gaskets on some of the refrigerator doors, shelving in the stock room needs to be cleaned. Non-absorbent paint on the bottom of the cabinets needs to be cleaned and painted.
  Cleaning will be done on a routine basis and the maintenance man will be contacted to clean the exhaust fan.
• 2660 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall. This will be purchased this week.
• 2930 - Repeat 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 - The floors in the stock room and the ceiling in the kitchen 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.

Comments:
Keep check on hand washing.

October 07, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1800 - Filter under the hood, gaskets on upright freezer and air vents going into the kitchen need to be cleaned.
  The maintenance person will correct these problems.
• 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
• 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
• 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.
• 3080 - Not enough light in the kitchen.
  Will replace bulbs to correct this problem.

Comments:
Keep check on hand washing.

April 07, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A uncovered cup was sitting in the storage cabinet with drink in the cup.
  This was removed and the person advised that the cup needs a lid and should not be placed in the storage cabinet.
• 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The can opener blade needs to be cleaned.
  This was removed at the time of the inspection and cleaned.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the gaskets on two doors of the refrigerator and the outside of the hood over the stove has accumulations of grime and debris. The outside of the pots and pans are encrusted with grease.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents. They are trying a new product on the pots and pans.
• 2600 - The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  All refuse containers are to be stored on smooth, nonabsorbent material that is sloped to drain.
• 3180 - Repeat The floors in the dishwasher area and behind some equiipment 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.

Comments:
Keep check on handwashing.

September 22, 2004 (Routine)

Violations:

• 3170 - The ceiling in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This is to be done immediately.
• 1800 - Pans (build up of grease) and the gaskets on the stand up freezer need to be cleaned.
  They are working to clean the pans or replace them. The gaskets will be cleaned on a regular basis.
• 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment (freezer in the storage area) not removed from the premises.
  Remove any unused or non-functioning equipment from the premises.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: filters on the exhaust hood.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 2890 - Light bulb over the serving line is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
• 3080 - Light bulbs were missing in the exhaust fan in the cooking area.
  Replace bulb immediately.
• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the milk machine.
  Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.

Comments:
Keep check on hand washing.

February 09, 2004 (Routine)

Violations:

• 2620 - There are grease containers in the kitchen without covers and also badly dented.
  All grease containers are to be fitted with snug lids. Replace grease container which is dented.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: inside of milk cooler also pots and pans are encrusted with grease build up.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 3180 - Floors under the equipment 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.
• 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.
• 3200 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
  Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
• 1180 - All thermometers need to be replaced.
  Replace with digal ones.
• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in all freezers and coolers.
  Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
• 3240 - Repeat Hand basin sink is not sealed to the wall.
  Seal sink as soon as possible.

Comments:
Keep check on hand washing. Dishwasher checked o.k Permit to be issued.

February 24, 2003 (Routine)

Violations:

• 3170 - Ceiling in kitchen and floor in Dinning room is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 1700 - Critical The operator is using a sanitizer that is not Chlorine, Iodine, or Quaternary Ammonium and has no documentation on site that indicates the product is approved for use.
  Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method utilizing one of the known approved sanitizing chemicals Chlorine, Iodine, or Quaternary Ammonium to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
• 2000 - Food products were found stored on the floor in the stockroom.
  Store food products in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
• 3240 - Handwashing facilities needs to be sealed to the wall.
  Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
• 2890 - (Infrared lamp, Heat lamp) over stove and sink not protected against breakage by a shield.
  Protect lamp against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so only the face of the bulb is exposed.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator and freezer 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.
• 1180 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the milk refrigerator.
  Place temperature measuring device in all refrigerators
• 1570 - Trays and equipment not being used left out.
  Remove all equipment and trays that are not being used.

Comments:
Keep check on handwashing