FLIP'S, OWENS HALLVIRGINIA TECH CAMPUS, Blacksburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

September 16, 2009 (Routine)

Violation: 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Tomato tongs with handle in contact with product.
Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F. Corrected during inspection -tongs relocated to keep handle away from food product.
Comments:
Order tickets should not contact the food products.

October 15, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations observed. Increase the cleaning frequency of the reach in cooler under grill.

August 27, 2007 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures.
  Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Product was discarded during inspection.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the reach in cooler (under grill) has 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. Begin correction in one day.

November 03, 2006 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations were observed.

September 13, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1060 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the basket, used for equipment storage, is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Replace with cleanable container, metal or plastic.
• 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Fryer.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. Clean all interior and exterior surfaces. Correct in 5 days.

November 17, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Interior of fryer (non food contact area).
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. Clean this area as often as necessary in order to debris reduced. Correct in 2 days.
• 2010 - Sheet pans were found stored on the floor.
  Discontinue storage of clean equipment and utensils in a location subject to contamination. Store the sheet pans in a clean location. Correct immediately.

November 09, 2004 (Routine)

Violation: 3180 - Back wall and floor behind the friers 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. Correct in 10 days.

September 16, 2004 (Follow-up)

Violation: 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reachin freezer adjacent to fry station.
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. Corrected during inspection.
Comments:
Must have approval statement of fire inspection on the new fryers installed at this unit.