Famous Dave's Restaurant, 7009 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Famous Dave's Restaurant
Address: 7009 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 755-4450
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: Aug 6, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken BBQ and salmon spread were 48 degrees.August 06, 2009Risk Factor Assessment10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 06, 2009Risk Factor Assessment00Details / Comments
1960 - Repeat Water standing in black bowls.March 13, 2009Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Dishwasher did not wash hands between handling dirty dishes and clean dishes.
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Line cook handled the pickles with her bare hands, noticed the EHS then put on gloves.
  • 1780 E - Pink mold inside ice machine.
  • 1960 - Water was standing in black bowls after being washed.
  • 3170 - Grout low on floor tiles on the cook line.
  • 3100 - Personal items were stored on top of pan liners in the prep area.
February 04, 2009Routine24Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 31, 2008Risk Factor Assessment00-
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 28, 2008Risk Factor Assessment00-
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 28, 2008Routine00-
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 17, 2008Follow-up00-
  • 0760 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Ribs that were reheated for hot holding were 116 degrees.
  • 0960 2 - BBQ sauce applicator (mop) not easily cleanable.
  • 1570 - Flour and sugar bin lids were cracked.
  • 1770 C - Corrected During Inspection Trash can lids (non food contact surface) were not clean.
  • 3080 - Light not working in grill hood.
February 06, 2008Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical Employee did not wash hands after talking on the phone.
  • 0820 - Critical Items like diced eggs were 50 degrees in salad unit.
  • 0820 - Critical Mashed potatoes 119 degrees on the hot holding line.
November 14, 2007Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employee drinks open or screw tops in kitchen and prep area.August 29, 2007Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed chicken BBQ in top of prep refrigerator at 48 degrees.May 09, 2007Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0760 - Critical Barbeque beef reheated this am was<165 degrees when moved from steamer to hot hold cabinet.
  • 1770 C - Top of ice machine is not clean.
  • 2890 - Light on grill line not shielded.
  • 3080 - Light intensity on grill line/window and back food prep areas is<50 foot candles (approx 30 foot candles).
  • 3170 - Wall behind 3 compartment sink has loose wall board, damaged wall interior.
  • 3170 - Grout eroded between floor tiles and some tiles chipped creating hard to clean floor and floor that allows water to pool between tiles.
February 06, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
0220 - Critical Employee playing with straw (hands) between drinks and employee eating in kitchen.October 25, 2006Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0340 - Critical Large prep refrig (fry) is froze up. Salmon dip is 56 degrees, chicken barbecue 55 degrees.
  • 1890 - Critical Interior of ice machine not clean. Old labels stuck on food containers.
July 20, 2006Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0760 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Brisket was 128 degrees and chicken wild rice soup 93 degrees in hot holding unit.
  • 0960 2 - Barbeque sauce applicator not easily cleanable.
  • 1150 - Lids on bulk bins are cracked.
  • 1770 C - Some residue remaining on exterior of food containers from previous labels.
  • 3080 - Lihgt intensity on cook line is approx 25 foot candles.
  • 3170 - Coving tile missing under 3 compartment sink drain table. Wall around walk in doors is damaged.
  • 3180 - Ceiling and lights over cook line have some dust accumulation.
  • 3260 - Corrected During Inspection Employee jackets and aprons on food storage shelves.
April 11, 2006Routine17Details / Comments
  • 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 Inspection Critical BBQ chicken on top of prep at 56 degrees.
January 11, 2006Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 1890 - Critical Interior of ice machine has mold/mildew on interior top.
  • 1890 - Critical Food containers have date labels on them after being cleaned and sanitized.
October 04, 2005Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 02, 2005Complaint00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 06, 2005Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Soiled wet cloth on cutting board.
  • 1320 - Digital temp guage for dishwasher rinse temp not accurate.
  • 1770 A - Critical Labels remain on clean, sanitized equipment.
  • 3170 - Wall by walk in freezer door deteriorated.
  • 3180 - Corner of floor under 3 compartment sink not clean.
April 04, 2005Routine14Details / Comments
0820 - Critical Ribs in hot hold unit were 111 degrees.January 03, 2005Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 30, 2004Critical Procedures00-
0450 - Critical Cloth towels found on equipment.June 07, 2004Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0760 - Critical BBQ sauce at 58 degrees in hot holding unit.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat Cups in kitchen.
  • 3260 - Coats on storage racks by door to take out.
  • 2350 - Critical Hot water side not operational.
  • 1570 - Standpipe missing in dipper well.
February 23, 2004Routine32Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 15, 2003Critical Procedures00-
0160 - Critical Handsink full of bar juicers, no soap.August 01, 2003Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
1890 - Critical Cutting board not properly sanitized, less than 5 seconds contact time.May 14, 2003Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 2930 - Wall holes to exterior.
  • 0760 - Critical BBQ sauce at 129 F.
March 03, 2003Complaint11Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical Employee drinks open.
  • 1880 - Improper utensil storage.
  • 1190 - No therm in refrig.
  • 0470 - Ribs in plastic bucket on steam table.
  • 2640 - Dumpster lids open.
February 03, 2003Routine14Details / Comments

August 06, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violation: 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical 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)


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February 06, 2008 (Routine)


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November 14, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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August 29, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical 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 Inspection Critical 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)


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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: Comments:
Employees avoid bare hand contact with RTE food.

April 11, 2006 (Routine)


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January 11, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Food employees avoid bare hand contact with RTE food.

October 04, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: 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:

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)


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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)


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February 03, 2003 (Routine)


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