Restaurant: Famous Dave's Restaurant
Address: 7009 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 755-4450
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: Aug 6, 2009
0160 - Critical Observed servers bus dishes, employee applied chapstick, employee touched face and did not wash hands before returning to foodservice duties.
0800 - Critical Pan of wings in walk in refrig 43 degrees internal (cooled from yesterday). Walk in temp 36 degrees. Wings are still cooling.
0820 - Critical Hot hold unit at end of cook line-chicken 128-112 degrees, ribs 122 degrees.
0820 - Corrected During InspectionCritical BBQ chicken on top of prep at 56 degrees.
Violation: 0820 A 2 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Chicken BBQ and salmon spread were 48 degrees. Products put on ice. Repairman has been out and the part will be in on 8/7/09 so that it works better.
May 06, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Comments:
Note: Ribs, beans and pork in the hot holding unit were found <135 degrees by employee during morning line check. Products were pulled and returned to oven. Good job. Employee with gloved hands adjusted his ear piece and did not change gloves. No food was being processed at the time. Bad habit that needs to be addressed, employee must change gloves and wash hands.
March 13, 2009 (Follow-up)
Violation: 1960 - Repeat Water standing in black bowls. Air dry.
February 04, 2009 (Routine)
Violations:
0160 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Dishwasher did not wash hands between handling dirty dishes and clean dishes. Corrected by discussing with employee. Wash hands after they are soiled.
0450 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Line cook handled the pickles with her bare hands, noticed the EHS then put on gloves. No bare hand contact and wash hands before putting on gloves. Corrected by discussing with employee.
1780 E - Pink mold inside ice machine. Clean and sanitize.
1960 - Water was standing in black bowls after being washed. Invert-air dry.
3170 - Grout low on floor tiles on the cook line. Repair.
3100 - Personal items were stored on top of pan liners in the prep area. Designate an area for personal items away from prep area.
February 06, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
0760 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Ribs that were reheated for hot holding were 116 degrees. Corrected by putting back into oven and pulled when temperature was >165 degrees.
0960 2 - BBQ sauce applicator (mop) not easily cleanable. Replace with cleanable utensil.
1570 - Flour and sugar bin lids were cracked. Replace.
1770 C - Corrected During Inspection Trash can lids (non food contact surface) were not clean. Pulled and put in dishroom.
3080 - Light not working in grill hood. Replace bulb.
November 14, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0160 - Critical Employee did not wash hands after talking on the phone. Wash hands.
0820 - Critical Items like diced eggs were 50 degrees in salad unit. Products must be pulled or iced.
0820 - Critical Mashed potatoes 119 degrees on the hot holding line. Must be 135 degrees. Reheat.
August 29, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Employee drinks open or screw tops in kitchen and prep area. Corrected by removing bottled drink and using straws.
May 09, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0820 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed chicken BBQ in top of prep refrigerator at 48 degrees. Corrected by moving to walk-in to finish cooling to 41 degrees before placing on line. This product was prepared within last 2 hours. Recommend using smaller, metal container during slow periods-always cool PHF to 41 degrees or less in walk-in (or other refrigeration) before placing on prep table.
February 06, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
0760 - Critical Barbeque beef reheated this am was<165 degrees when moved from steamer to hot hold cabinet. Correct by using thermometer to check temperatures on PHF that is reheated for hot holding. Must reach 165 degrees before holding hot. Can drop back to 135 degrees (or up) while holding.
1770 C - Top of ice machine is not clean. Clean.
2890 - Light on grill line not shielded. Provide shields.
3080 - Light intensity on grill line/window and back food prep areas is<50 foot candles (approx 30 foot candles). Correct by replacing bulbs, fixtures that don't work, etc. to increase light intensity to 50 foot candles or more.
3170 - Wall behind 3 compartment sink has loose wall board, damaged wall interior. Correct by repairing wall.
3170 - Grout eroded between floor tiles and some tiles chipped creating hard to clean floor and floor that allows water to pool between tiles. Correct by repairing floor.
October 25, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0220 - Critical Employee playing with straw (hands) between drinks and employee eating in kitchen. Correct by teaching employees to avoid hand contamination from touching straw after mouth has been on it and from putting food in mouth in kitchen.
Comments:
Employees avoid bare hand contact with RTE food.
July 20, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0340 - Critical Large prep refrig (fry) is froze up. Salmon dip is 56 degrees, chicken barbecue 55 degrees. Discarded.
1890 - Critical Interior of ice machine not clean. Old labels stuck on food containers. Correct by cleaning and sanitizing ice machine, remove date labels before washing food containers.
Comments:
Employees avoid bare hand contact with RTE food.
April 11, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0760 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Brisket was 128 degrees and chicken wild rice soup 93 degrees in hot holding unit. Corrected by reheating to 165 degrees before placing inhot hold unit.
0960 2 - Barbeque sauce applicator not easily cleanable. Replace utensil with one that is cleanable and made of materials approved for food contact.
1150 - Lids on bulk bins are cracked. Replace (new containers on order).
1770 C - Some residue remaining on exterior of food containers from previous labels. Completely remove labels from containers when they are washed.
3080 - Lihgt intensity on cook line is approx 25 foot candles. Increase to 50 foot candles by replacing burned out bulbs and use highest intensity bulb fixture is labeled for.
3170 - Coving tile missing under 3 compartment sink drain table. Wall around walk in doors is damaged. Repair.
3180 - Ceiling and lights over cook line have some dust accumulation. Clean.
3260 - Corrected During Inspection Employee jackets and aprons on food storage shelves. Corrected by moving employee items to suitable location away from food storage.
January 11, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0160 - Critical Observed servers bus dishes, employee applied chapstick, employee touched face and did not wash hands before returning to foodservice duties. Wash hands at appropriate times.
0800 - Critical Pan of wings in walk in refrig 43 degrees internal (cooled from yesterday). Walk in temp 36 degrees. Wings are still cooling. Cool PHF as stated by using shallow pans to maximize air circulation.
0820 - Critical Hot hold unit at end of cook line-chicken 128-112 degrees, ribs 122 degrees. Reheat to 165 degrees and hold at 140 degrees or more.
0820 - Corrected During InspectionCritical BBQ chicken on top of prep at 56 degrees. Discarded.
Comments:
Food employees avoid bare hand contact with RTE food.
October 04, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
1890 - Critical Interior of ice machine has mold/mildew on interior top. Clean and sanitize.
1890 - Critical Food containers have date labels on them after being cleaned and sanitized. Completely remove labels before putting in dishwasher.
Comments:
Employees avoid bare hand contact with RTE food.
August 02, 2005 (Complaint)
Comments:
Investigation of complaint received 8/1/05 alleging that on 7/28/05 at 4:30 p.m. complainant seated at table with ants crawling on it; spoke to manager who moved to another table; complainant alleges in estab 1.5 hours and no employee attempted to clean up table; appeared bugs were coming from holders for sauces. Spoke with manager who was aware of complaint. Has had PCO out and they treated mulch beds around windows. No ants observed on tables or around windows today.
July 06, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
Employees avoid bare hand contact with RTE food.
April 04, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0570 - Soiled wet cloth on cutting board. Store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses.
1320 - Digital temp guage for dishwasher rinse temp not accurate. Repair.
1770 A - Critical Labels remain on clean, sanitized equipment. Completely remove labels from food containers when washing them.
3170 - Wall by walk in freezer door deteriorated. Repair.
3180 - Corner of floor under 3 compartment sink not clean. Clean.
January 03, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0820 - Critical Ribs in hot hold unit were 111 degrees. Reheat to 165 degrees and hold at 140 degrees.
Comments:
Gloves and utensils used to prevent bare hand contact with RTE foods.
June 07, 2004 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0450 - Critical Cloth towels found on equipment. Store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
Comments:
Good food storage practices.
February 23, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
0760 - Critical BBQ sauce at 58 degrees in hot holding unit. Reheat to 165 degrees before transferring.
0220 - Critical Repeat Cups in kitchen. Use tops and straws.
3260 - Coats on storage racks by door to take out. Store properly away from prep/service area.
2350 - Critical Hot water side not operational. Repair shut off valve.
1570 - Standpipe missing in dipper well. Replace and use for scoop storage.
August 01, 2003 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0160 - Critical Handsink full of bar juicers, no soap. Keep sink clear, repair soap dispenser.
May 14, 2003 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 1890 - Critical Cutting board not properly sanitized, less than 5 seconds contact time. Properly sanitize the cutting board.
March 03, 2003 (Complaint)
Violations:
2930 - Wall holes to exterior. Close opening to walls interior and exterior especially at smoker.
0760 - Critical BBQ sauce at 129 F. Reheat all food products to 165 F or higher.
February 03, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
0220 - Critical Employee drinks open. Employee drinks to have tops and lids.
1880 - Improper utensil storage. Do not place utensils between equipment tops, place on clean sanitizer.
1190 - No therm in refrig. Make sure all cold storage units have thermometers.
0470 - Ribs in plastic bucket on steam table. Use time or temp control for reusable product.
2640 - Dumpster lids open. Keep dumpster lids closed at all times. Change dumpster if necessary.
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