Hardee's #2810, 916 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

December 12, 2008 (Routine)

Violation: 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: sandwich board. Observed employee wipe board with a wet towel from the sink that was not in sanitizer. Wiping cloth bucket was not set up.
After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
Comments:
Employees observed washing hands & wearing gloves. Food thermometer available. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at acceptable level.

November 19, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Employees observed washing hands. Food thermometer & test strips available.

November 20, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: side of reach-in freezer near deep fryers and sides of flat grills.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 3170 - Wall in mop pit is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3180 - Floor beneath deep fryers 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.

Comments:
Observed proper handwashing procedures during inspection.

February 13, 2006 (Complaint)

Comments:
Complaint regarding possible septic line backup onto restaurant floor appears to be a misunderstanding. At the time of complainant visit, restaurant was hotwashing the floors in the kitchen area, a process that produces puddling on the floor from the hosing process and an unusual odor from the degreaser used. At time of inspection, floors were very clean and exhibited no sign of septic backup or standing water. Restaurant management and franchise corporate office were very responsive to complaint and inquiry from the Health Department.

July 14, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator under the table in the food prep area.
  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.
• 1570 - Repeat The door gaskets of the hot holding cabinet are damaged.
  Replace the door gaskets on the hot holding cabinet in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1570 - Repeat Filter/screen above the biscuit making table, door of the refrigerator under the table in food prep area, doors on the front of the chicken fryer being held closed with a bungee cord, and missing handle on the door of the hot holding cabinet were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  Repair all of the equipment listed above 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 above listed equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surfaces of the fan guards in walk-in refrigerator, sides of the deep fryers, side of the freezer next to the deep fryers, and the sides of the grills have 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.
• 2730 - Repeat The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
  Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.

July 22, 2004 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the sides of the deep fryers and fan covers in the walk-in refrigerator 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.
• 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the hot holding cabinet is damaged.
  Repair or replace the hot holding cabinet door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1570 - Repeat The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and/or damaged: condensation dripping through ceiling of walk-in refrigerator, handle missing on the door of the hot holding cabinet, filter/screen over the biscuit making table is damaged, and the doors on the front of the chicken fryer is held closed with a bungee cord.
  Repair all equipment listed to restore to 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 equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed mashed potato scoop sitting on the cover of the container.
  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 140F and the container.
• 2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelves in the walk-in.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda fountain nozzles.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact nightly.

July 22, 2004 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the sides of the deep fryers and fan covers in the walk-in refrigerator 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.
• 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the hot holding cabinet is damaged.
  Repair or replace the hot holding cabinet door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1570 - Repeat The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and/or damaged: condensation dripping through ceiling of walk-in refrigerator, handle missing on the door of the hot holding cabinet, filter/screen over the biscuit making table is damaged, and the doors on the front of the chicken fryer is held closed with a bungee cord.
  Repair all equipment listed to restore to 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 equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed mashed potato scoop sitting on the cover of the container.
  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 140F and the container.
• 2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelves in the walk-in.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda fountain nozzles.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact nightly.