Restaurant: Kindercare Learning Center
Address: 60 Plaza Street, Leesburg, Virginia
Phone: (703) 777-1998
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Aug 10, 2009
0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food.
0220 - Critical An employee was observed passing through kitchen and reached over to the pan of chicken nuggets on the counter and picked one up with their hands and ate it.
1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
3180 - The floor under the stove noted in need of cleaning.
1650 - The temperature of the in-use wash water solution was observed at less than 110F. Maintain a temperature of 110F and above or the temperature specified by the manufacturer for optimal performance of the detergent to clean equipment and utensil surfaces.
2190 - Water from the handwashing sink was measured at a temperature less than 100F. Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
Comments:
The hot water must be at least 110 at the 3- vat sink for utensil cleaning. Correct the above items this week. Employee practices were good. Employee washed hands and changed gloves between tasks and after entering kitchen.
February 05, 2009 (Routine)
Violation: 3660 - Establishment operating without a valid permit as it has expired as of 31 Dec 2008. Apply for a permit to operate from the health department.
Comments:
No violations noted. The quat sanitizer was around 200 ppm. All meat items are purchased pre-cooked. Establishment heats and serves fully cooked and canned items.
August 21, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
1780 E - The can opener and holder were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris. Clean the surface of can opener and holder 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.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the oven, cabinet shelving, and end of cabinet below the can opener 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.
Comments:
Correct the above items within one week. Employee practices were good. The quat sanitizer at the 3-vat sink was around 200 ppm which is where it should be.
January 09, 2008 (Routine)
Violation: 3660 - Establishment operating without a valid permit as it has expired on Dec 31, 2007 Apply for and acquire a food permit from the Health Dept.
Comments:
All food tempeatures were good. Kitchen staff was observed wearing gloves while handling food utensils. Employee was also observed changing gloves once the gloves became soiled. Good employee practices were observed. An application for the 2008 permit was left with firm. Information on reportable illnesses was also left with firm.
June 04, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
3180 - The floor under equipment and in dry storage room 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.
3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition. Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
3660 - Establishment operating without a valid permit. Apply for a Health Permit for 2007 today.
December 01, 2006 (Routine)
Violation: 1620 - Warewashing sink observed used for handwashing. A warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing or dumping mop water due to risk of exposure of food or food contact equipment and utensils to contamination.
Comments:
Your food permit from the Health Dept. expires Dec 31, 2006. Time to apply for 2007 permit.
March 03, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the cabinets next to the stove are showing 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.
3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
3220 - Corrected During Inspection 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.
Comments:
call waste management to fix side doors of trash dumpster.
June 20, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food. Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
0220 - Critical An employee was observed passing through kitchen and reached over to the pan of chicken nuggets on the counter and picked one up with their hands and ate it. Provide a designated area where employees may eat so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection. Do not let employees handle ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with their bare hands unless it is from their own plate to help prevent contamination of food items others will be eating. Also, keep employees who do not work in the kitchen out of the kitchen.
1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device. Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered. Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
3180 - The floor under the stove 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.
December 14, 2004 (Routine)
Violation: 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the cabinet doors has accumulations of grime and debris. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted.
June 15, 2004 (Routine)
Comments:
There was no violations noted. Kitchen was clean and well maintained.
December 15, 2003 (Routine)
Comments:
There were no objectionable conditions noted. Very clean kitchen. All food is prepared fresh daily with left overs dumped.
June 17, 2003 (Routine)
Violation: 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the bottom of counter over prep area had 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.
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