La Bettola Itliano, 558 S 23rd St, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

September 22, 2009 (Critical Procedures)

• 3-501.16A2 - Critical Pepperoni at 50 F and sausages at 51 F inside the pizza prep table.
  Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5°C (41°F) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5°C to 57°C (41°F to 135°F) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
• 3-501.17A - Critical Several ready to eat food products prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
  Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature of 5°C (41°F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. A date marking system that meets the criteria of this section may include: (1) Using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (2) Marking the date of day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food or on before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (3) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under paragraph (B) of this section; or (4) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the regulatory authority upon request. This section does not apply to individual meal portions served or repackaged for sale from a bulk container upon a consumer's request.
• 4-601.11A - Critical The can opener blade is not clean to sight and touch. The soda machine nozzles are moldy.
  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
• 4-602.11A-D - Critical The inside of the ice machine need cleaning.
  Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food such as a reach-in refrigerator and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
• 5-203.14 - Critical The plumbing system is not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at the ice machine.
  A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law, by: (A) Providing an air gap at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch); or (B) Installing an approved backflow prevention device that meets American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards of construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. The delivery end of hoses attached to hose bibbs on a drinking water line may be dropped into containers filled with contaminated water or left in puddles on the floor or in other possible sources of contamination. A backflow prevention device must be installed on the hose bibb to prevent the back siphonage of contaminated liquid into the drinking water system during occasional periods of negative pressure in the water line.
• 5-402.11 - Critical A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from the 3-part sink in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  A direct connection may not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. This does not apply to floor drains that originate in refrigerated spaces that are constructed as an integral part of the building. If allowed by law, a warewashing machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. If allowed by law, a warewashing or culinary sink may have a direct connection. Improper plumbing installation or maintenance may result in potential health hazards such as cross contamination, back siphonage or backflow. These conditions may result in the contamination of food, utensils, equipment, or other food-contact surfaces. It may also adversely affect the operation of equipment such as warewashing machines.

May 29, 2009 (Follow-up)

March 18, 2009 (Follow-up)

March 17, 2009 (Routine)

• 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.>Raw shelled eggs observed stored over butter in the 3-door prep refrigerator.>Raw beef observed stored over mushrooms in the 3-door prep refrigerator.
  Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food.
• 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display.>Raw shelled eggs observed stored over calamari in the 3-door prep refrigerator.
  Food shall be protected from cross contamination by, except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate equipment for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas;
• 3-302.11 - Critical Food is not in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.>Ziti observed unwrapped in the 2-dr counter refrigerator (stacked on top).
  Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. This section does not apply to: (1) Whole, uncut, raw fruits and vegetables and nuts in the shell, that require peeling or hulling before consumption; (2) Primal cuts, quarters, or sides of raw meat or slab bacon that are hung on clean, sanitized hooks or placed on clean, sanitized racks; (3) Whole, uncut, processed meats such as country hams, and smoked or cured sausages that are placed on clean, sanitized racks; (4) Food being cooled as specified under Subparagraph 3-501.15(B)(2); or (5) Shellstock.
• 3-501.13 - (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Shrimp observed not thawing properly.
  Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 5°C (41°F) or less; or (B) Completely submerged under running water: (1) At a water temperature of 21°C (70°F) or below, (2) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (3) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 5°C (41°F), or (4) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking as specified under paragraph 3-401.11 (A) or (B) to be above 5°C (41°F), for more than 4 hours including: (a) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (b) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 5°C (41°F); (C) As part of the cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (1) Cooked as specified under paragraph 3-401.11 (A) or (B) or section 3-401.12, or (2) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process; or (D) Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. Freezing prevents microbial growth in foods, but usually does not destroy all microorganisms. Improper thawing provides an opportunity for surviving bacteria to grow to harmful numbers and/or produce toxins. If the food is then refrozen, significant numbers of bacteria and/or all preformed toxins are preserved.
• 3-501.15B - (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Food container of various types of pasta noodles (51F and 47F) was not arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and/or loosely covered, or uncovered while cooling.>>Pasta was tightly sealed in plastic wrap.
  When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Large food items, such as roasts, turkeys, and large containers of rice or refried beans, take longer to cool because of the mass and volume from which heat must be removed. By reducing the volume of the food in an individual container, the rate of cooling is dramatically increased and opportunity for pathogen growth is minimized. If the hot food container is tightly covered, the rate of heat transfer is reduced, i.e., the time required for cooling and the time the food is exposed to optimal temperatures for bacterial multiplication or toxin production are increased.
• 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods observed cold holding at the improper temperature:1. Shredded mozzarella at 47F2. Butter at 45F
  Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5°C (41°F) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5°C to 57°C (41°F to 135°F) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
• 4-501.11 - Repeat The following equipment observed in need or repair, replacement, or adjustment:1. The floor of the walk-in cooler observed very rusty2. The shelving in the walk-in cooler observed rusty3. The True 2-door counter refrigerator observed not working4. The 3-door prep refrigerator observed not keeping foods at 41F or below.
  Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
• 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The food slicer, the mixer, and the pizza dough cases (especially the lids) are not clean to sight and touch.
  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
• 4-702.11 - Critical Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment were not sanitized after cleaning.>>The warewasher was observed not sanitizing. The food establishment had no bleach to use in their three compartment sink to sanitize.
  Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. Sanitization is accomplished after the warewashing steps of cleaning and rinsing so that utensils and food-contact surfaces are sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
• 4-703.11 - Critical After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in a chemical manual or mechanical operations, using a proper solution.>Warewasher observed at zero (0) ppm of chlorine.
  After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under section 4-501.114 by providing: (1) An exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution specified under paragraph 4-501.114(A), (2) An exposure time of at least 7 seconds for a chlorine solution of 50 mg/L that has a pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 38C (100F) or a pH of 8 or less and a temperature of at least 24C (75F), (3) An exposure time of at least 30 seconds for other chemical sanitizing solutions, or (4) An exposure time used in relationship with a combination of temperature, concentration, and pH that, when evaluated for efficacy, yields sanitization as defined in Subparagraph 1-201.10(B). Efficacious sanitization depends on warewashing being conducted within certain parameters. Time is a parameter applicable to both chemical and hot water sanitization. The time hot water or chemicals contact utensils or food-contact surfaces must be sufficient to destroy pathogens that may remain on surfaces after cleaning. Other parameters, such as rinse pressure, temperature, and chemical concentration are used in combination with time to achieve sanitization.
• 6-202.11 - The light tubes above the fryer and stove are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if: (1) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and (2) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened. Shielding of light bulbs helps prevent breakage. Light bulbs that are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant are necessary to protect exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles from glass fragments should the bulb break.
• 6-303.11 - Repeat The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food.>3-door prep area observed at 20 foot candles.
  The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up.
• 6-501.12 - The shelving in the kitchen, especially the racks above the prep area, observed in need of cleaning.
  Physical facilities shall 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.
• 9.2-3.3 - Critical Repeat The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.>>CFM did not arrive until end of the inspection.
  It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager; provided, that a limited food establishment shall not be in violation of this subsection if it is under the immediate control of a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager. Temporary food establishments shall not be required to be under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager or a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager.

November 05, 2008 (Critical Procedures)

• 2-201.11A - Critical The permit holder does not require food employees and conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food [Post Employee Health Notice].
  The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting, (b) Diarrhea, (c) Jaundice, (d) Sore throat with fever, or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists, unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a single-use glove is worn over the impermeable cover, (ii) On exposed portions of the arms, unless the lesion is protected by an impermeable cover, or (iii) On other parts of the body, unless the lesion is covered by a dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage; (2) Has an illness diagnosed by a Health practitioner due to: (a) Norovirus (b) Hepatitis A virus, (c) Shigella spp., (d) Enterohemorrhagic or Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or (e) Salmonella Typhi; (3) Had a previous illness, diagnosed by a health practitioner, within the past 3 months due to Salmonella Typhi, without having received antibiotic therapy, as determined by a Health practitioner; (4) Has been exposed to, or is the suspected source of, a confirmed disease outbreak, because the food employee or conditional employee consumed or prepared food implicated in the outbreak, or consumed food at an event prepared by a person who is infected or ill with: (a) Norovirus within the past 48 hours of the last exposure, (b) Enterohemorrhagic or Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or Shigella spp. within the past 3 days of the last exposure, (c) Salmonella Typhi within the past 14 days of the last exposure, or (d) Hepatitis A virus within the past 30 days of the last exposure; (5) Has been exposed by attending or working in a setting where there is a confirmed disease outbreak, or living in the same household as, and has knowledge about, an individual who works or attends a setting where there is a confirmed disease outbreak, or living in the same household as, and has knowledge about, an individual diagnosed with an illness caused by: (a) Norovirus within the past 48 hours of the last exposure, (b) Enterohemorrhagic or Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli, of Shigella spp. within the past 3 days of the last exposure, (c) Salmonella Typhi within the past 14 days of the last exposure, or (d) Hepatitis A virus within the past 30 days of the last exposure.
• 4-601.11A - Critical The pizza dough containers in the walk-in refrigerator and the shelves in the refrigerators are not clean to sight and touch.
  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
• 4-602.11A-D - Critical The slicer used with potentially hazardous food is not cleaned [washed-rinsed-and sanitized] throughout the day at least every 4 hours.
  If used with potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Microorganisms may be transmitted from a food to other foods by utensils, cutting boards, thermometers, or other food-contact surfaces. Food-contact surfaces and equipment used for potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods should be cleaned as needed throughout the day but must be cleaned no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth of microorganisms on those surfaces.
• 6-501.111C - Critical Proper pest control methods are not used to minimize the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests found in the establishment [roach observed in 3-compartment sink and on the wall by the slicer] [Fax last pest control record to our office].
  The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under sections 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Effective measures must be taken to control their presence in food establishments.
• 7-202.11 - Household use "Raid" ant & roach spray is not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.
  Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, shall be allowed in the food establishment. This section does not apply to packaged poisonous or toxic materials that are for retail sale. The presence in the establishment of poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the maintenance and operation of the establishment represents an unnecessary risk to both employees and consumers. Preserving food safety depends in part on the appropriate and proper storage and use of poisonous or toxic materials that are necessary to the maintenance and operation of a food establishment. Even those that are necessary can pose a hazard if they are used in a manner that contradicts the intended use of the material as described by the manufacturer on the material's label. If additional poisonous or toxic materials are present, there is an unwarranted increased potential for contamination due to improper storage (e.g., overhead spillage that could result in the contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, or food equipment) or inappropriate application.
• 9.2-3.3 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
  It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager; provided, that a limited food establishment shall not be in violation of this subsection if it is under the immediate control of a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager. Temporary food establishments shall not be required to be under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager or a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager.

June 11, 2008 (Routine)

• 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods. Raw veal stored over cooked eggplant in True 3 door prep.
  Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food.
• 3-305.11 - Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Bag of onions and case of cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen.
  Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and/or install an approved, durable and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
• 3-501.15A - Cooling was not accomplished with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14. Large deep tray of tightly covered pasta in walk in at 150oF.
  Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (1) Placing food in shallow pans; (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling equipment ; (4) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Alternatives to conventional methods include avoiding the need to cool larger masses by preparing smaller batches closer to periods of service or chilling while stirring hot food in containers within an ice water bath. Commercial refrigeration equipment is designed to hold cold food temperatures, not cool large masses of food. Rapid chilling equipment is designed to cool the food to acceptable temperatures quickly by using very low temperatures and high rates of air circulation.
• 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Eggplant at 49oF, raw veal at 49oF, grated mozarella cheese at 52oF, sausage at 50oF in 3 door pizza prep. Lasagna at 48oF, feta at 47oF in walk in.
  Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5°C (41°F) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5°C to 57°C (41°F to 135°F) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
• 4-203.11 - The Fahrenheit food temperature measuring device is not accurate in the walk in.
  Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to +/- 2°F in the intended range of use. The small margin of error specified for thermometer accuracy is due to the lack of a large safety margin in the temperature requirements themselves. The accuracy specified for a particular food temperature measuring device is applicable to its entire range of use, that is, from refrigeration through cooking temperatures if the device is intended for such use.
• 4-501.11 - The walk in and the 3 door pizza prep are not holding a temperature of 41oF or less. The bottom True 2 door reach in is broken.
  Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
• 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The slicer is dirty. The can opener blade is dirty.
  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
• 5-205.11 - The handwashing sink in the kitchen is used for purposes other than handwashing. It is being used to fill pots with water for cooking.
  A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Sinks used for food preparation and warewashing can become sources of contamination if used as handwashing facilities by employees returning from the toilet or from duties which have contaminated their hands.
• 6-303.11 - The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food, above pizza prep.
  The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up.
• 6-501.11 - The ceiling above the dishwashing area is peeling.The walk in floor is rusty.
  Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
• 6-501.12 - The ceiling in the kitchen is dusty and dirty.
  Physical facilities shall 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.
• 6-501.14 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not clean and/or filters are not changed. Vents in the kitchen are dusty and dirty.
  Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials. Both intake and exhaust ducts can be a source of contamination and must be cleaned regularly. Filters that collect particulate matter must be cleaned or changed frequently to prevent overloading of the filter.
• 9.2-3.3 - Critical Repeat The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager. Food manager did not arrive until the end of inspection.
  It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager; provided, that a limited food establishment shall not be in violation of this subsection if it is under the immediate control of a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager. Temporary food establishments shall not be required to be under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager or a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager.

December 12, 2007 (Critical Procedures)

• 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Clod cut ham at 50 F and smoked cold cut ham at 51 inside the prep table cold holding trays.
  Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5°C (41°F) or less to limit bacterial growth and/or toxin production.
• 4-501.114 - Critical The chemical sanitize dishwashing machine is not ejecting sanitizer, a reading was taken and was 0.0 ppm.
  Chlorine sanitizing solutions shall be at 1.)25ppm at 120 F 2.)50 ppm at 100 F 3.)50 ppm at 75 F, or 4.)100 ppm at 55 F.
• 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer blade.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 9.2-3.3 - Critical Repeat There is no certified food manager on duty.
  It is unlawful to operate a food service establishment without a valid Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager.