Hardee's, 7480 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Hardee's
Address: 7480 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Virginia
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: Aug 10, 2009

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Inspection Date

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  • 3-202.16 - Critical Soiled ice bin at the hinge and arround.
  • 4-502.11 - Very soiled gaskets of inside freezer and bisquit uni.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. Water damaged.
  • 4-602.13 - Mop sink area very soiled
  • 5-205.15 - Critical Dripping water at the mop sink area promoting mildew growth.
  • 6-202.11 - Vinyl coating of heat lamp frailed.
  • 4-202.18 - Soiled hood filters of broiler.
August 10, 2009Routine25Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 10, 2009Routine00-
  • 3-202.11 - Critical Chili on the steam table 129, sliced tomatoes 70 degrees.
  • 4-501.11 - Cracked and soiled gaskets of various units.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory at the chicken station.
April 08, 2009Routine12Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat Some food service employees were working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.(provide by the second week in January)
  • 3-305.14 - Raw chicken prep station very close to ice machine and the side of ice machine is soiled with flour, etc.(moved prep table farther away from ice machine and ice machine to be cleaned today)
  • 4-202.11 - The food contact surface of the slicer is not accessible for cleaning and inspection. Unable to disassemble slicer for cleaning.(fix or replace)
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: heavy carbon build-up on some sheet pans, soda nozzles on the drive thru machine, area above fry bin, ice shute on soda dispenser, outside of ice machine.
  • 4-901.11 - Some pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor soiled in the outside storage room.
December 22, 2008Routine15Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat Food service employees were working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.(some employees without cards. Will correct within 10 days)
  • 4-501.116 - Repeat The chemical sanitizer at the three compartment sink was dispensing too strong. Greater than 400ppm QAC.(adjust to acceptable concentration. Manager called chemical company to correct. Add 50/50 QAC and water to corrected until dispenser is fixed.)
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Water leaking from the filter connected to the ice machine and water is pooling on the floor.(correcting during inspection)
April 08, 2008Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Food service employees were working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 3-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cheese 100'F, hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-501.116 - The chemical sanitizer at the three compartment sink was dispensing too strong. Greater than 400ppm QAC.(adjust to acceptable concentration).
  • 4-601.11 - The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer(completely disassemble for cleaning), ice cream scoop.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: ice build-up in hamburger freezer, cabinet below soda station.
  • 5-501.113 - Corrected During Inspection Dumpster side door open.
  • 6-501.11 - Water leaking from the filter a connected to the ice machine and water is pooling on the floor.
  • 6-501.12 - Wall soiled in mops sink area. Floor soiled under shelving in the dry storage room outside.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of degreaser is not properly labeled.
March 26, 2008Routine35Details / Comments
6-501.11 - Repeat Floor in poor repair at entrance inside the walk-in refrig.(work order has been submitted)March 22, 2007Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Manager not able to present certified food manager's certificate.
  • 4-202.16 - Knife handle in poor repair and taped.(voluntarily discarded)
  • 4-501.114 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration, >400ppm QAC, for wiping cloths.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: cabinet below fry bin, area below drive thru ice bin.
  • 4-903.11 - Box of cups were found stored on the floor
  • 5-501.114 - Repeat The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the biscuit prep area.
  • 6-501.11 - Floor in poor repair at entrance inside the walk-in refrig.
  • 6-501.114 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12 - Floor soiled under kitchen equipment and vents in men's restroom soiled.
March 07, 2007Routine28Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cheese on the line from breakfast was cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: - Inside of Roundup has excessive grease build up - Gemini coffee strainer is dirty
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - Floor under the center shelves in the dry storage area - Floor in the walk-in freezer - Bann coffee maker is dirty
  • 4-901.11 - Repeat Plastic sandwich unit containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
November 01, 2006Routine12Details / Comments
  • 4-202.11 - The food contact surface of the plastic food containers and lids are not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 4-501.11 - The prep unit's lower cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. MANAGER POSTED OUT-OF-ODER SIGN ON LOWER UNIT'S COOLER DOOR.
  • 4-501.12 - Corrected During Inspection The cutting board(s) along the back prep grill area is peeling and/or melted. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Soiled food containers in walk-in.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of mold, dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Inside of walk-in refrigerator, the utility area, the door gaskets of the Traulsen unit in the biscuit area and the back prep area.
  • 5-501.114 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  • 6-501.12 - Floor under and around the fryer units and the floors of the walk-in refrigeration units are noted in need of cleaning.
  • 8-301.11 a 18.1-14 ll - Corrected During Inspection Critical Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
July 27, 2006Routine16Details / Comments
  • 2-303.11 - Repeat Employee working the fryer was wearing excessive jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact/ and food contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - inside and door gaskets of the Trauslen by grill. - coffee strainers have excessive build-up
  • 4-901.11 - Repeat Clean dishes wer found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
April 20, 2006Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 2-303.11 - Employee working the fryer was wearing excessive jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Soiled or improperly cleaned equipment or utensils used during food preparation. A try with chicken juices that had been out since the first breading session 3 hours prior was reused with out cleaning and sanitizing first.
  • 3-304.12 - Ice cream dispensing utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 4-501.11 - The three compartment sink was noted leaking from the faucet and is therefore in a state of disrepair.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact/ and food contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - inside and door gaskets of the Trauslen by grill. - coffee strainers have excessive build-up - Both soda fountain machine nozzels have mold
  • 4-901.11 - Repeat Clean dishes wer found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
April 14, 2006Routine15Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 06, 2005Routine00Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor in the freezer.
  • 3-401.11 - Critical The comminuted or ground beef was not cooked to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
  • 4-203.11 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the lowboy was not accurate.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - Soda dispenser in the lobby - freezer floor - Bottom of the Traulsen where the burgers are prepared - Henny Penny - The filter holder of the tea brewer machine - door of ice machine
  • 4-901.11 - Clear containers and cooking sheets were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Clean single service items, fry cups, were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 5-205.11 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the biscuit prep area was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 5-501.114 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  • 5-501.115 - Food waste and Trash were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
August 26, 2005Routine27Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Four (4) food service employee were working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 3-304.14 - Sanitizer in both front and sandwich prep areas were below acceptable concentration.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean single service items in sandwich area were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 8-301.11 a 18.1-14 ll - Critical The food establishment is in operation without possessing a valid health department permit. Permit has expired.
May 10, 2005Routine22Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: ice bin and cup holders by drive thru-window, and soda machine in lobby.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Clean single service items were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
January 28, 2005Routine03Details / Comments
  • 4-602.12 - Repeat The (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-904.12 - Storage of soiled utensil (dough roller) was observed soiled on utensil storage rack at dough prep area in kitchen.
  • 6-303.11 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the mop sink/utility room.
  • 6-501.12 - Walls in mop sink/utility room in the back of kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
  • 5-202.11 - Critical The (faucet/fixture) was not easy to clean because the component is damaged or condition is in poor repair; faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink.
August 25, 2004Routine14Details / Comments
  • 8-301.11 a 18.1-14 ll - Critical Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Surfaces of the ice machine bin inside door frame was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-602.12 - Repeat The (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 7-209.11 - Personal beverage stored in such a way that they could contaminate food product in the freezer
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Walls in the drive-though hallway noted in need of cleaning.
April 05, 2004Routine23Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - Floor grate (missing under handwash sink) is not maintained in good repair
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food above the handwash sink.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the french fry and chicken fryers' exhaust hoods and filters had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.12 - Walls in the drive-thru hallway noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Repeat The cleaning schedule for soda machine dispenser nozzles is not approved based on the consideration of characteristics of the equipment and its use, the type of food involved, the amount of food residue accumulation, or the temperature at which the food is maintained.
January 20, 2004Routine23Details / Comments
  • 4-602.12 - The food contact equipment surface of the microwave is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the freezer door gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical The cleaning schedule for soda machine dispenser nozzles/taps is not approved based on the consideration of characteristics of the equipment and its use, the type of food involved, the amount of food residue accumulation, or the temperature at which the food is maintained.
September 10, 2003Routine12Details / Comments
  • 4-901.11 - Pots and pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 4-903.12 - Clean ice scoop was found stored on the top of the ice machine.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelves under cooked French fry storage and the nozzles for the soft drink dispenser.
May 23, 2003Routine03Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - No light bulb in Walk in freezer
  • 4-602.13 - Burned plastic cover.T
February 27, 2003Routine02Details / Comments

August 10, 2009 (Routine)


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April 08, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Ms Tailor is going to get attend a servsafe course next mont. Mr Ronald is going this month to get recerified.

December 22, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Certified food managers certificates have expire but will be renewed in January.

April 08, 2008 (Follow-up)


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March 26, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Transfer certified food managers certificates to Norfolk and post all certificates in view of the public. Discussed employee health policy.

March 22, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violation: 6-501.11 - Repeat Floor in poor repair at entrance inside the walk-in refrig.(work order has been submitted)
Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Comments:
Transfer certified food managers certificate to Norfolk.

March 07, 2007 (Routine)


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November 01, 2006 (Routine)


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July 27, 2006 (Routine)


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Temperature logs/charts are not maintained adequately (dates are missing, etc).

April 20, 2006 (Follow-up)


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April 14, 2006 (Routine)


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December 06, 2005 (Routine)

Comments:
The following items were noted during inspection:
- Dumpster issue.
- Conducted a HACCP inspection of the 2/3 Double Cheese burger- See HACCP for more info
- Recommend recording all spot checked temperature taken during receiving on the invoice.
- Discussed personal hygiene policy
- Discussed sanitizing policy and procedures
- Discussed sick employee policy

August 26, 2005 (Routine)


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The following items were also noted during the inspection:
- The recycling container will need to be screened from view
- If storing the ice scoop inside the ice machine, do not let the ice get up past the handles.
- Remember to monitor the chain speed for the grill. The patties must get cooked to 155 for 15 sec.
- Monitor the sanitizer concentration in all buckets. Make sure that there is sufficient sanitizer levels before cleaning food contact surfaces.

May 10, 2005 (Routine)


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January 28, 2005 (Routine)


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August 25, 2004 (Routine)


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January 20, 2004 (Routine)


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September 10, 2003 (Routine)


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May 23, 2003 (Routine)


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February 27, 2003 (Routine)


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