El Pike Restaurant, 6531-B Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El Pike Restaurant
Address: 6531-B Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: Jan 8, 2009

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No violation noted during this evaluation. January 08, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to name the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses and/or describe the primary symptoms of illnesses/diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures.Observed employee wash hands with gloves still on
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat beef in the walk in
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:Observed chicken over beef in the Superior 2 door freezer
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed chicken stock and cooked beef, stored in the walk in since 1.6.09, at 47F
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F:Observed macaroni and potatoes prepared and not date marked. According to the PIC they will be stored in the refrigerator approximately 3 days
  • 3-603.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without a reminder statement:Observed asado borracho on the menu without a reminder
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives stored on the magnetic knife rack
  • 7-207.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees' medicines are not properly located to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.Observed two bottles of arthritis medication stored on the shelves of the walk in, over food
January 07, 2009Critical Procedures100Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(L) - 1. Soups maintained hot on table are subject to cooling under 135F. 2. In addition monitoring of cooling with calibrated thermometer necessary based on large volume and varieties of soups observed. 3. Handwashing frequency can be increased. EHS only saw one staff washing hands during inspection
  • 2-402.11(A) - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:- uncovered steak observed under container of chicken in Jordon unit- chicken over lengua in cooler.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: lengua in cooler, steak under container of covered chicken in Jordon unit.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: various items in dry storage.
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use. Scoops viewed lying in dry foods in storage room
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper storage of wet wiping cloths
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Potatoes stored on the floor
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device - steak in hot hold station at 110F
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device - lengua, chicken and milk in cooler at 45F, 45F and 47F
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F - lengua in cooler; elbow macaroni and sauce in Jordon unit.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of chlorine sanitizer
  • 4-501.16(B) - The warewashing sink was not observed cleaned and sanitized and is used for produce washing and cleaning equipment
  • 4-601.11(C) - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris - exterior surfaces of buckets in dry storage containing various items; interior cooler wiring.
  • 6-202.15(A)(1)-(3) - Window or door is kept open for ventilation and opening is not protected by a screen or other effective means.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that the a small section of dry wall was dented or broken.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floor space is in need of cleaning. Pest control service report cites cleaning as being needed under oven, refrigerator etc.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of oven degreaser not properly labeled with a common name.
May 20, 2008Routine612Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows - packaged steak left over a container of cut vegetable.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device - cooler chicken portions and carton of boxed gallon milk observed at 44F and 45F respectively.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: reach in refrigerator cooked beef tips and other foods.
  • 4-204.11 - Repeat Grease from the exhaust hood system at the cook line was observed condensing on the fire suppression system components and could drip onto food and food-contact surfaces below.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment - microwave oven.
  • 43.1-3-1(b) - The establishment is operating without a valid permit to operate issued by the Department due to failure to pay permit renewal fee that is due by December 31.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Repeat Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
February 08, 2008Follow-up--Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before after touching face or hair, or after any activity that could contaminate the hands.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows - various raw meat stored over open package of ice in freezer.
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows - wrapped chicken was stored over raw uncovered fish in reach in freezer.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: ice
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device - egg, milk, vegetable/chicken filling and pork observed at 52F or more.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: reach in refrigerator cooked beef tips and other foods.
  • 4-204.11 - Grease from the exhaust hood system at the cook line was observed condensing on the fire suppression system components and could drip onto food and food-contact surfaces below.
  • 4-601.11(C) - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of food residue - interior of reach in freezer.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment - microwave oven.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Repeat Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
February 07, 2008Critical Procedures64Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(D) - soap and cleanser not available at restroom in rear of store.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw meats in cooler on top shlef were stored above potatoes.
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw chicken was stored over raw steak in upright unit.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: chicken in cooler and upright refrigerator was not covered.
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Serving spoon was left inside a refigerator.
  • 3-304.14(C) - The wiping cloths used with raw animal foods are stored with other in-use wiping cloths.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat sliced pototoes were stored on the floor.
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Critical The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: rice observed at 110-135F.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: uncovered chicken pieces in cooler observed at 45F.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: pork medallions.
  • 3-603.11(A) - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked:-asado borracho- sandwich de carne y huevo- trancapecho
  • 3-701.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented and shall be discarded or reconditioned: pig foot, steak and tamale that were uncovered and laying on bottom of dirty floor panel in freezer.
  • 4-101.11(B) - The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not durable: cardboard boxes in freezer storage.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable: cardboard containers in freezer and shelving near handsink.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 6-301.11 - Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Repeat Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the kitchen's hard to reach areas are in need of cleaning.
  • 7-202.12(A)(1)-(4) - Critical a pesticide spray device observed stored in restroom appeared to be designed for use by a certifide pesticide applicator.
June 07, 2007Routine1010Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(E) - Employees are not inspecting the food upon receipt.
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Corrected During Inspection Critical staff were using comparmtment sink then proceeded to stove to stir foods being prepared without washing hands for required 20 second duration with soap, towels etc.
  • 3-301.11(C) - Excessive bare hand contact observed while staff cut herbs without protection of gloves.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered bread in white freezer and uncovered pigs feet in glass door freezer.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
  • 3-305.11(A)(2) - sodas stored under handsink cabinet near drain overflowing with soap suds.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - potatoes stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches under floor.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical shell eggs observed at 46F in cooler.
  • 3-501.17(A)(2) - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced potatoes in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-301.11 - walk in cooler and two door reach in unit opposite cooler is not currently operating as required to hold food at a temperature of 41f or below [ambient temperature of 45F or higher observed].
  • 4-302.12(A) - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris - inside panel of glass door freezer, and interior of commercial microwave oven.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: strainer that staff were washing was not sanitized as sanitizing basin had not been filled.
  • 4-903.12(A)(1)-(8) - Clean wrapped silverware observed stored near handsink drain pipe, which was overflowing with soap suds under cabinet.
  • 4-904.11(B) - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored with the handles up in dispenser near swinging door.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: - household microwave oven.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Observed that paper towels were not provided at counter handwashing sink.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the hard to reach areas under stove, tables, dry storage room and other areas need cleaning.
  • 7-208.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection First Aid Supplies are not being stored in a kit or container.
December 15, 2006Routine514Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food (shell eggs) were stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food (beef) in the reach in freezer.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cooked chicken was observed sitting on stove top at 113F.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) shrimp, pasta, chili, etc in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11A - Walk in cooler observed with an ambient air temperature of 43F.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at 3- vat sink (paper towel dispenser jammed)
June 13, 2006Critical Procedures--Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food (shell eggs) were stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food (beef) in the reach in freezer.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cooked chicken was observed sitting on stove top at 113F.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) shrimp, pasta, chili, etc in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11A - Walk in cooler observed with an ambient air temperature of 43F.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at 3- vat sink (paper towel dispenser jammed)
June 13, 2006Critical Procedures43Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator and 2 door freezer.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) saltenas filling in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-101.11A - Critical Repeat Take out bags being used to store bread directly inside of them.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Reach in freezer observed in needed of defrosting. 2 door Vulcan freezer observed not working.Sandwich prep refrigerator holding temperature of 45-46F.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the reachin freezer is damaged.
  • 4-502.11C - Repeat The ambient air temperature gauge in the sandwich prep refrigerator is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
  • 4-602.12B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-904.11B - Repeat Unwrapped spoons were not stored with the handles up on the prep table, next to the swing doors.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Magic Chef microwave.
  • 6-301.11 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory at the front handsink.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at the front counter.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Ceiling lights observed out in some areas in the walk kitchen and under the hood.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Caulking needed around handsink in women's rest-room2. Ceiling tiles damaged in the front rest-room.3. Painting peeling behind soap dispenser int he men's rest-room.
  • 6-501.112 - Repeat Dead roaches were found on the premises around water heater and in unused ice bin at front counter.
  • 6-501.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Floor under produce shelving observed in need of cleaning.
November 30, 2005Follow-up312Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator and 2 door freezer.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) saltenas filling in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-101.11A - Critical Repeat Take out bags being used to store bread directly inside of them.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Reach in freezer observed in needed of defrosting. 2 door Vulcan freezer observed not working.Sandwich prep refrigerator holding temperature of 45-46F.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the reachin freezer is damaged.
  • 4-502.11C - Repeat The ambient air temperature gauge in the sandwich prep refrigerator is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
  • 4-602.12B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-904.11B - Repeat Unwrapped spoons were not stored with the handles up on the prep table, next to the swing doors.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Magic Chef microwave.
  • 6-301.11 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory at the front handsink.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at the front counter.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Ceiling lights observed out in some areas in the walk kitchen and under the hood.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Caulking needed around handsink in women's rest-room2. Ceiling tiles damaged in the front rest-room.3. Painting peeling behind soap dispenser int he men's rest-room.
  • 6-501.112 - Repeat Dead roaches were found on the premises around water heater and in unused ice bin at front counter.
  • 6-501.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Floor under produce shelving observed in need of cleaning.
November 30, 2005Follow-up312Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration/freezer units.Raw chicken over flour in reach in -Corrected.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator and 2 door freezer.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cooked pork on the counter was holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) saltenas filling in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-101.11A - Critical Take out bags being used to store bread directly inside of them.
  • 4-101.11B - Cardboard observed being used to store saltenas. Papertowels lining food storage containers.
  • 4-101.19D - Raw wood observed in cabinet under handsink behind the front counter.
  • 4-501.11A - Sandwich prep refrigerator was observed with an ambient air temperature of 51F. Reach in freezer observed in needed of defrosting.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the reachin freezer is damaged.
  • 4-502.11C - The ambient air temperature gauge in the sandwich prep refrigerator is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
  • 4-602.12B - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris:1. Inside bottom of display freezer2. top of reach in freezer3. all door gaskets
  • 4-904.11B - Repeat Unwrapped spoons were not stored with the handles up on the prep table, next to the swing doors.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Magic Chef microwave.
  • 43.1-3-3A - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 6-201.16B - Absorbent ceiling tiles observed in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.11A - Lights bulb(s) in the ceiling of the dry storage area and under the hood were not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-301.11 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory at the front handsink.
  • 6-301.12A - Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at the front counter.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Ceiling lights observed out in some areas in the walk kitchen and under the hood.
  • 6-403.11B - Locker or other suitable facilities are not located to protect equipment and food from contamination of employee's personal items.
  • 6-501.11 - The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Caulking needed around handsink in women's rest-room2. Ceiling tiles damaged in the front rest-room.3. Painting peeling behind soap dispenser int he men's rest-room.
  • 6-501.112 - Dead roaches were found on the premises around water heater and in unused ice bin at front counter.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The following areas are noted in need of cleaning:Floor under all equipment, around water heater and dry storage area.
November 22, 2005Routine618Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration/freezer units.Raw chicken over flour in reach in -Corrected.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator and 2 door freezer.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cooked pork on the counter was holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) saltenas filling in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-101.11A - Critical Take out bags being used to store bread directly inside of them.
  • 4-101.11B - Cardboard observed being used to store saltenas. Papertowels lining food storage containers.
  • 4-101.19D - Raw wood observed in cabinet under handsink behind the front counter.
  • 4-501.11A - Sandwich prep refrigerator was observed with an ambient air temperature of 51F. Reach in freezer observed in needed of defrosting.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the reachin freezer is damaged.
  • 4-502.11C - The ambient air temperature gauge in the sandwich prep refrigerator is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
  • 4-602.12B - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris:1. Inside bottom of display freezer2. top of reach in freezer3. all door gaskets
  • 4-904.11B - Repeat Unwrapped spoons were not stored with the handles up on the prep table, next to the swing doors.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Magic Chef microwave.
  • 43.1-3-3A - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 6-201.16B - Absorbent ceiling tiles observed in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.11A - Lights bulb(s) in the ceiling of the dry storage area and under the hood were not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-301.11 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory at the front handsink.
  • 6-301.12A - Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at the front counter.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Ceiling lights observed out in some areas in the walk kitchen and under the hood.
  • 6-403.11B - Locker or other suitable facilities are not located to protect equipment and food from contamination of employee's personal items.
  • 6-501.11 - The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Caulking needed around handsink in women's rest-room2. Ceiling tiles damaged in the front rest-room.3. Painting peeling behind soap dispenser int he men's rest-room.
  • 6-501.112 - Dead roaches were found on the premises around water heater and in unused ice bin at front counter.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The following areas are noted in need of cleaning:Floor under all equipment, around water heater and dry storage area.
November 22, 2005Routine618Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. 1. Raw shell eggs over pre-cooked items2. Raw beef over precooked items in freezer.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in the 2 door freezer.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the 2 door freezer.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers in dry storage room.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Potato halves holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of shelf in the dry storage room
  • 4-301.12A - One stopper missing at 3-vat sink.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gasket of the 2 door refrigerator is damaged/loose.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) observed in the food prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-502.11B - Corrected During Inspection The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use.
  • 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:shelving under countertop equipmentInside of 1 door reachin freezer
  • 4-602.12B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-904.11B - Corrected During Inspection Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored on the counter behind the front swing door with the handles up.
  • 6-201.16B - Absorbent ceiling tiles are observed in the employee's rest-room.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the ladies rest-room.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at for any of the rest-rooms.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. (missing in the front rest-rooms)
  • 6-303.11C - Several ceiling lights observed in kitchen.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Electrical loose from wall behind the bread warmer.2. One around pipe from the grease trap into the wall.3. Hole in wall behind covebase next to the dry storage room.4. Ceiling tiles observed with water damage through out the facility.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. (broken floor mixer, 2 door refrigerator, display refrigerator, etc)
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The following areas are noted in need of cleaning:1. Floor under shelving in dry storage room.
  • 6-501.18 - Corrected During Inspection Handwashing facilities behind the front counter was observed with hot water turned off.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Containers of window cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
May 19, 2005Routine420Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. 1. Raw shell eggs over pre-cooked items2. Raw beef over precooked items in freezer.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in the 2 door freezer.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the 2 door freezer.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers in dry storage room.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Potato halves holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of shelf in the dry storage room
  • 4-301.12A - One stopper missing at 3-vat sink.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gasket of the 2 door refrigerator is damaged/loose.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) observed in the food prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-502.11B - Corrected During Inspection The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use.
  • 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:shelving under countertop equipmentInside of 1 door reachin freezer
  • 4-602.12B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-904.11B - Corrected During Inspection Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored on the counter behind the front swing door with the handles up.
  • 6-201.16B - Absorbent ceiling tiles are observed in the employee's rest-room.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the ladies rest-room.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at for any of the rest-rooms.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. (missing in the front rest-rooms)
  • 6-303.11C - Several ceiling lights observed in kitchen.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Electrical loose from wall behind the bread warmer.2. One around pipe from the grease trap into the wall.3. Hole in wall behind covebase next to the dry storage room.4. Ceiling tiles observed with water damage through out the facility.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. (broken floor mixer, 2 door refrigerator, display refrigerator, etc)
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The following areas are noted in need of cleaning:1. Floor under shelving in dry storage room.
  • 6-501.18 - Corrected During Inspection Handwashing facilities behind the front counter was observed with hot water turned off.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Containers of window cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
May 19, 2005Routine420Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - Floor tiles observed missing in kitchen by ice maker and in back storage area.Small holes observed in wall in Ladies rest-room.Ceiling tile observed damaged over men's rest-room.
  • 6-303.11B - Ceiling lights observed out over dishwash area and in dry storage room.
  • 6-301.12A - Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink in the men's rest-room.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers in dry storage room.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw shell eggs observed sitting out at room temp (62F).
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following:shelving support in dry storage room
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the prep table next to walk in observed being lined with paper towel and aluminum foil.
  • 6-501.114A - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 4-502-11A - Wine glass observed chipped and food storage containers damaged in dry storage room
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator and 2-dr reach in freezer.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory behidn the bar.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. (missing behind bar and in rest-rooms)
  • 4-602.11E - Corrected During Inspection Surfaces of the floor mixer was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.14A - Grease build up observed under hood.
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Mops are not hung up to air dry.
  • 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: inside bottom of prep table next to walk in refrig.
December 22, 2004Routine213Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - Found:1. extension cord and electrical cord hanging over front doorway, connecting air conditioning unit over front door to extension cord;2. plastic drain line hanging at front door from window unit air conditioner over front door, to ground.
  • 6-202.14 - Found men'stoilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of spices are not properly labeled.
  • 4-101.16 - Found sponge in front bar handsink.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Found wiping cloths improperly stored between use on countertops and prep tables.
  • 3-304.12 - Found ice scoop buried in ice in ice machine.
  • 4-602.12B - The inside of the microwave oven was observed soiled.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Found raw shell eggs stored over corn-on-the-cob in the walkin refrigerator; therefore, raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Found open drinking dups on prep tables and countertops.
  • 6-501.12A - Found physical structure in need of cleaning to include all floor areas, and countertops, and inside of refrigerators.
  • 6-301.12A - Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at bar, or in employees' rest room.
  • 4-501.11A - Found Vulcan RI at 46F ambient air temperature, and walkin at 45F; and found ice machine with crusted-over ice.
  • 4-903.11A - Found single-service cups on bar countertop at service area just inside kitchen.
  • 7-202.11A - Critical The following poisonous or toxic material, can of Raid, was found stored under 3-compartment sink.
  • 4-204.112B - Found no temperature measuring devices in the refrigeration units.
  • 4-202.16 - Found tin foil covering lower shelf under prep table as enter kitchen; and tin foil covering tray used on countertop.
June 15, 2004Routine412Details / Comments

January 08, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to verify the correction of the cold holding of the potentially hazardous food in the walk in. The walk in was repaired and the phf in the walk in is holding at the correct temperatures. Thank you.

January 07, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a Critical Procedures inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
The person in charge was able to name some the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses, which are required to be reported to the Health Department. Information on the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses was left, in Spanish, with the CFM to post.
A follow up will be conducted 1.8.09 to verify the correction of the temperature of the walk in.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

May 20, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, 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, including the prep/open date. 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.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Hot Water Heater: identical AO Smith model; 75000 BTUs
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System: to be contractor serviced
Grease Trap:
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced regularly, records reviewed

February 08, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Follow up was conducted after cooler was serviced by technician yesterday afternoon. No documentation was provided by the facility reflecting service provided for cooler repairs. In addition, no pest control reports were available for review; CFM is to provide a report by fax to the Health Dept. for documentation purposes.

February 07, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management is aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Person in charge was able to name the Big Five Foodborne illness which are required to be reported to the Health Department.
Hot Water Heater: AO Smith
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System: no records avail
Grease Trap: cleaned by staff
Consumer Advisory: in compliance
Pest Control: Serviced regularly

June 07, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was fully aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge(PIC). Also, the PIC/CFM could convey all the knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses.
As discussed with the CFM, employees shall be RESTRICTED from working in a food service establishment when they are experiencing symptoms of sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and open wounds/cuts on the hands and arms, Until the employee obtains documentation from a medical professional that he/she is no longer experiencing those symptoms may they return to work. If an employee has been diagnosed with and/or been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Salmonella, Shigella, E.Coli, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus they must be EXCLUDED from working in the food service establishment until laboratory tests have confirmed they are no longer carriers of the disease.
Hot Water Heater: identical
Dishwasher: N/A
Hood System:
Grease Trap:
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced at least monthly and/or as needed.

December 15, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, 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, including the prep/open date. 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.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.

June 13, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Equipment temperatures: Hot water @ handsink- 126F, Hot water @ 3-vat- 142F, 2 dr prep refrigerator- 41F, walk in cooler- 43F, 2 dr reach-in refrigerator - 34F

This visit was made to conduct a critical procedure inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during today's inspection. All remaining violations must be corrected immediately.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services twice monthly. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Grease trap is cleaned every 5-6 days.
6. Water heater is AO Smith BT 80 230, 75,000 BTU (NSF).
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine and quaternary ammonia. Provide a test kit for quaternary ammonia to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. The testing device is required for two reasons: 1) the use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer to ensure sanitization and 2) too much sanitizer could be toxic.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
9. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 140F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

June 13, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Equipment temperatures: Hot water @ handsink- 126F, Hot water @ 3-vat- 142F, 2 dr prep refrigerator- 41F, walk in cooler- 43F, 2 dr reach-in refrigerator - 34F

This visit was made to conduct a critical procedure inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during today's inspection. All remaining violations must be corrected immediately.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services twice monthly. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Grease trap is cleaned every 5-6 days.
6. Water heater is AO Smith BT 80 230, 75,000 BTU (NSF).
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine and quaternary ammonia. Provide a test kit for quaternary ammonia to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. The testing device is required for two reasons: 1) the use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer to ensure sanitization and 2) too much sanitizer could be toxic.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
9. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 140F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

November 30, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. One critical violations remains to be corrected. Facility has purchase storage containers for food items, however some items (breads and meats) are still being stored in direct contact with take out bags. Please obtain additional storage bins to properly store food items immediately.
2. All remaining non critical violations must be corrected within 90 days, except for the hand soap missing at the front handsink. Please obtain a bar or bottle of soap that can be used at this location until the soap dispensing unit can be open and refilled.
3. Please remember to date mark any potentially hazardous food items that is prepared on site and kept for more than 1 day.
4. Per service tech, via telephone, the prep refrigerator was serviced on Monday, however the tech will be back out today to get the temperature of the unit to 41F or below.
Thank you

November 30, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. One critical violations remains to be corrected. Facility has purchase storage containers for food items, however some items (breads and meats) are still being stored in direct contact with take out bags. Please obtain additional storage bins to properly store food items immediately.
2. All remaining non critical violations must be corrected within 90 days, except for the hand soap missing at the front handsink. Please obtain a bar or bottle of soap that can be used at this location until the soap dispensing unit can be open and refilled.
3. Please remember to date mark any potentially hazardous food items that is prepared on site and kept for more than 1 day.
4. Per service tech, via telephone, the prep refrigerator was serviced on Monday, however the tech will be back out today to get the temperature of the unit to 41F or below.
Thank you

November 22, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on or about .
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services twice monthly, last date of service was 11/3/05. No live activity noted today.
5. Grease trap is cleaned 2-3 times weekly.
6. Hot water heater is same as file.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is quaternary ammonia.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
If needed, in Spanish it is as follows:
ESTANTE SUPERIOR: la comida precocinada y la comida que es lista para comer (como vegetales)
SEGUNDO ESTANTE: Mariscos crudo y huevos
TERCER ESTANTE: Carne cruda
ESTANTE INFERIOR: Pollo crudo
9. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 140F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

November 22, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on or about .
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services twice monthly, last date of service was 11/3/05. No live activity noted today.
5. Grease trap is cleaned 2-3 times weekly.
6. Hot water heater is same as file.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is quaternary ammonia.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
If needed, in Spanish it is as follows:
ESTANTE SUPERIOR: la comida precocinada y la comida que es lista para comer (como vegetales)
SEGUNDO ESTANTE: Mariscos crudo y huevos
TERCER ESTANTE: Carne cruda
ESTANTE INFERIOR: Pollo crudo
9. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 140F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

May 19, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection, please review the following:
1. All critical violations have been corrected.
2. All remaining violations must be corrected within 90 days.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.

May 19, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection, please review the following:
1. All critical violations have been corrected.
2. All remaining violations must be corrected within 90 days.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.

December 22, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during the inspection.
2. All remaining violations must be corrected before the next routine inspection.
3. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
4. No activity/evidence of pest noted today.
5. Grease trap is cleaned every 3 days.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.
LaKeesha Butler
Environmental Health Specialist
Fairfax County Health Department
Food Safety Section
lakeesha.butler@fairfaxcounty.gov
(w) 703.246.8426
(fax) 703.385.9568

June 15, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following:
1. AO Smith water heater, model BT 80 230, uses 75,000 BTUs to create a recovery of about 88 GPH (gallons per hour) of 120F hot water at an 80F rise.
2. Commercial pest company services, manager stated, about every 20 days; most recent receipt from pest service was not available for review. ***Please keep maintenance and pest service records on site for review.
3. Correct remaining violations at least by time of next routine inspection.
4.***Obtain refrigerator thermometers immediately, to monitor temperatures of refrigeration units.

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