Econolodge, 24368 Rogers Clark Blvd, Ruther Glen, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

June 16, 2009 (Routine)

• 1460 - Repeat There is no 2-vat sink located in the food facility.
  Install a 2-vat sink allowing employees to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
• 2250 - Repeat There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  Install a utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
• 2310 B - Repeat The handwash station in the laundry room is being used to clean equipment and utensils.
  The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
• 2840 - Repeat Carpeting installed as floor covering in breakfast area.
  Remove carpeting and replace with approved floor material.
• 3170 - Floors in the laundry room are not maintained in good repair and cannot be cleaned easily. Also, there is no cove base in the laundry room to seal floor/wall junctures.
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

June 11, 2008 (Routine)

• 1460 - Repeat There is no 2 -vat sink located in the establishment.
  Install a 2-vat sink allowing employees to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
• 2250 - Repeat There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  Install a utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
• 2310 B - The handwash station in the laundry room is being used to clean equipment and utensils.
  The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
• 2840 - Carpeting installed as floor covering in the breakfast area.
  Remove carpeting and replace with approved floor material that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
• 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the laundry room.
  Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials

June 22, 2007 (Routine)

• 1460 - Repeat There is no 2-vat sink located in the establishment.
  Install a 2-vat sink allowing employees to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
• 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  Obtain a SANITIZING AGENT test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: microwave and toaster.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 1890 - Critical The food-contact surface of the coffee pot is not being sanitized.
  After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
• 2250 - Repeat There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  Install a utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
• 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The handwashing facility located at the laundry room is blocked with container and paintbrush, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the EQUIPMENT preventing its use.
• 2720 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
• 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the laundry room.
  Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials

June 27, 2006 (Routine)

• 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed MILK in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening. ADVISED BY PIC THAT MILK IS KEPT 3 TO 4 DAYS AFTER OPENING CONTAINER. DATE MARK ALL OPEN CONTAINERS OF MILK THAT ARE KEPT MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
  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 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.
• 1460 - There is no 2-vat sink located in the establishment.
  Install a 2-vat sink allowing employees to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
• 2250 - There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  Install a utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
• 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. ADVISED BY PIC THAT HANDWASHING SINK IS ALSO BEING UTILIZED FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST.
  Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the CUP AND RUBBER GLOVES preventing its use. HANDWASHING SINK IS TO BE UTILIZED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
• 2720 - Corrected During Inspection Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.

July 13, 2005 (Follow-up)

July 13, 2005 (Other)