Einstein Brothers Bagels #2875, 3320 Pump Road, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

August 26, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)

• 1780 E - Interior of ice bin is not clean.
  Clean ice bin as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of mold/mildew.
• 0820 A 2 - Critical Several TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods in top part of prep refrigerator were >41 degrees (cream cheese 45.5 degrees, tomatoes 50 degrees, sliced provolone 51 degrees, chicken breast 48 degrees).
  Correct by ensuring TCS food is 41 degrees or less during storage/prep-use metal containers, do not overfill containers. It appears as if the equipment is operating ok-temperatures in bottom storage areas are ok. Food in top is exposed to room temperature and heat from toasters, etc. Use thermometers to monitor temperatures and take corrective action.

February 24, 2009 (Routine)

• 3240 - Front handwash sink has areas where caulk is loose.
  Correct by recaulking.
• 1060 - Cabinet door and cabinet surface/edge is damaged on door the Formica has pulled away from pressed wood and edge is chipped leaving pressed wood exposed and subject to water damage in addition to not being easily cleanable.
  Repair cabinets.
• 3220 - Wet mops in mop sink.
  Store mops so they can dry between uses.
• 2890 - Light fixture over 3 compartment sink does not have shield.
  Provide light shield on this fixture.

February 19, 2008 (Routine)

• 2000 - Single serve take out containers removed from plastic wrap are not protected in storage.
  Correct by keeping containers covered, in covered container, inverted or otherwise protected from possible contamination in storage.
• 2190 - Hot water faucet in women's and cold water faucet in men's restrooms automatically shuts off with 2 seconds of activation.
  Repair these faucets to deliver uninterrupted water (hot and cold) for 15 seconds or more upon activation.
• 3045 - No handwash sign at employee handsink.
  Provide sign.
• 3080 - Light intensity is 25-35 foot candles on prep line and approx. 30 foot candles in kitchen. Several bulbs are not working.
  Correct by providing 50 foot candles or more light intensity at preparation areas.
• 3180 - Dust accumulation on wall behind/over cooking equipment.
  Clean wall.

February 06, 2007 (Routine)

• 1530 - Corrected During Inspection Found no quat test strips on premises.
  Provide test strips for sanitizer. (ordered)
• 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Found knife between equipment.
  Store knives on a clean surface. (Knife was washed).

July 25, 2006 (Routine)

• 1770 C - Found knives stored between equipment.
  Store all utensils on a clean, sanitary surface or container.
• 1800 - Found gaskets with mold growth.
  Scrub off mold growth.
• 3090 - Found mechanical ventilation in mens bathroom not working.
  Have fan working.

February 03, 2006 (Routine)

• 0060 - Critical Person in charge did not have food safety knowledge.
  Have person in charge informed regarding food safety.
• 1530 - No quat test device to check sanitizer on premises.
  Provide.
• 3045 - Handsinks with no signs.
  Provide.

August 01, 2005 (Routine)

February 03, 2005 (Routine)

• 0060 - Critical Manager on duty unaware of 3 sink operation.
  Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge.
• 1700 - Critical Sanitizer level at 100 ppm in 3 sink operation.
  Use sink at proper concentration.

October 28, 2004 (Critical Procedures)

• 0270 - Critical PHF spreads (opened) not labeled with use by date.
  Label. Corrected.
• 0160 - Critical Gloves taken off-handling package and gloves being placed back on without handwashing.
  Wash hands before putting on gloves. Corrected.

April 21, 2004 (Routine)

• 0830 - Critical RTE PHF not labeled with use by date (turkey portions, potato salad).
  Properly label. Corrected.
• 0160 - Critical Food employee touching hair. Did not wash hands before putting on gloves.
  Wash hands properly. Corrected.
• 1800 - Shelving, speed racks and gaskets of reach in doors not clean.
  Clean.
• 3045 - No employee handwash sign in restroom.
  Provide.
• 0240 - Employees with no hair restraint or inadequately restrained hair.
  Properly restrain hair.
• 2000 - Single serve items not protected (coffee filters).
  Store in plastic wrapper or other protected storage.

December 04, 2003 (Complaint)

April 16, 2003 (Routine)

• 3340 - Critical Spray container of window cleaner stored next to single serve cups being dispensed.
  Store cleaners away from food and single serve articles. Corrected
• 0220 - Critical Two open drink cups and open water bottle in food prep area.
  Eat and drink only in designated areas and removal of drinks. Corrected.
• 2190 - Handsink in rear (prep) area has an in-line mixing valve that is not properly mixing hot water.
  Adjust to increase hot water temp or removing valve and allowing user to adjust temp.
• 0480 - Container of flour not labeled.
  Label container. Corrected.
• 3180 - Floor in freezer not clean.
  Clean and keep clean.
• 1800 - Nonfood surfaces not clean:gaskets on sandwich prep table.,lid of ice maker,cart and speed rack.
  Clean and keep clean.