GRAHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, 808 Greever Avenue, Bluefield, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

May 28, 2009 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
Talked with PIC about employee health and no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods

February 25, 2009 (Routine)

Violation: 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.

October 06, 2008 (Routine)

Violation: 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Ice Machine.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
Comments:
Dicussed proper handwashing with kitchen employees

April 25, 2008 (Routine)

Violation: 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Pork stored over rte cheese
Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
Comments:
Food was not being prepared at time of inspection

October 10, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Discussed with PIC about employee health policies and reporting requirements, proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Also discussed proper cooling procedures.

April 23, 2007 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Observed containers for wiping cloths not in use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 1100 - The food contact surface of the ice scoop is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned. Observed broken in the handle area.
  Repair or replace the ice scoop to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris.
• 2730 - Repeat The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
  Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.

Comments:
Review with manager about the proper hot holding of potentially hazardous food (PHF) at 140 ° F when the remaining food is to be cooled and frozen. Cooling of PHF's shall be cooled (1.) within two hours, from 140° F to 70° F; and (2.) Within four hours, from 70° F to 41° or less. (See Sect. 12 VAC 5-421-800) See attachments for review of COOKING, HOLDING TEMPERATURES, COOLING TEMPERATURES AND TIME, COOLING METHODS, FREEZING, PROPER THAWING, REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING AND PHF'S DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION REQUIREMENTS((Section 12 VAC 5-421-760, 770, 790, 800, 810, 820, 830, 840)) . Contact this office if you have any questions.

October 19, 2006 (Routine)

Violation: 2730 - Repeat The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.

March 03, 2006 (Routine)

Violation: 2730 - Repeat The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.

September 15, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1320 - The temperature measuring device for sanitizing rinse cycle located on the warewashing machine does not read out in proper increments.
  Corrected since last inspection with a temperature measuring device that is scaled in increments of 2 degrees F to ensure accurate readings.
• 1330 - Repeat Data plate does not have the conveyer speed in feet per minute maked on it.
  Provide the conveyer speed on the data plate in feet per minute.
• 1610 - The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The temperature measuring device was not reading the required 180 degree F.
  This has been corrected since last inspection. The temperature measuring device is working correctly and reads 180 degrees on this inspection.
• 1780 - Critical Food contact surface of the canopener was observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  Clean food-contact surfaces of canopener no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces.
• 2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
  This has been corrected since last inspection.

April 13, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1320 - Repeat The temperature measuring device for sanitizing rinse cycle located on the warewashing machine does not read out in proper increments.
  Provide a temperature measuring device that is scaled in increments of no greater than 2 degrees F to ensure accurate readings.
• 1330 - Repeat Data plate does not have the Conveyer Speed in feet per minute marked on it.
  Mark the conveyer speed on the data plate in feet per minute.
• 1610 - The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The temperature measuring device is not reading the required 180 degree F. (Surface temperature of plates checked above the required 160 degree F with a temperature sensor.)
  Operate the warewashing machine per affixed data plate specifications to ensure that equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• 2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
• 3180 - The floor in the walk-in cooler 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.

October 04, 2004 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1320 - The temperature measuring device located on the warewashing machine does not read out in proper increments.(Sanitizing Water Temperature Device)
  Provide a temperature measuring device that is scaled in increments of no greater than 2 degrees F to ensure accurate readings.
• 1780 - Critical Repeat Surfaces of the Ice machine storage bin(around the door and inside top) was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  Clean the surface of ice machine storage bin at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
• 0380 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.
  Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Corrected at time of inspection, removed damaged cans from shelf. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
• 0610 - Food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
• 1330 - Repeat The data plate on the warewashing machine does not provide the conveyer speed for this conveyered machine.
  Mark the conveyer speed on the existing data plate to provide the required operating specitication of the warewashing machine.
• 1570 - The can opener blade is working back and forth.
  Disassemble the can opener, clean and sanitize the assembly, remove and replace the blade. Can opener blades must be kept sharp and in good condition to prevent creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food in the can when opened.

February 19, 2003 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1330 - There is no conveyer speed marked on data plate on the warewashing machine.
  Provide Conveyer Speed on data plate for the warewashing machine that lists the machine's design and operating specifications.
• 3150 - Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area
  Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
• 0610 - Bread stored on the floor in work-in freezer.
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
• 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
• 1570 - Temperature Rinse (Sanitizer) Gauge on dishwasher was observed not working
  Repair the Temperature Gauge to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the gauge, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 1780 - Critical 1. Surfaces of the ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris(mold inside at top). 2. Can opener had accumulations of grime and debris.
  1. Clean the surface of ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications. 2. Remove can opener blade for cleaning and area around the blade as needed. Replace blade if dull or pitted.
• 0940 - Critical Food contaminated, insect found in Vita Pup machine liquid.
  Manager discarded the food and clean machine before putting back into service. The potential spread of illness is limited when food is discarded if it may have been contaminated by employees who are infected, or are suspected of being infected, or by any person who otherwise contaminates it.