Little Texas/Bahama Joe's, 6922 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Little Texas/Bahama Joe's
Address: 6922 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 262-9652
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: Oct 2, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 3045 - Observed no employee handwash sign in bars (side and main).
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed no towels at side bar near door and main bar handsinks.
  • 1780 E - Observed soda gun nozzles/holsters not clean, ice machine with mold build up inside.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed spray cleaners stored beside or over food and single serve/single use items.
  • 1510 - Observed no cook's thermometer available to check food temperatures.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Observed containers in reach-in refrigerator stored in condensate water.
  • 1570 - Observed gasket torn on reach-in refrigerator in bar, walk-in door.
  • 1530 - Observed no test kit present to check sanitizer solution.
  • 1800 - Observed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment not clean: side of fryer, drip pan under grill, grill stand, gaskets).
  • 2350 ii - 1. Observed sink leaking onto floor in side bar. 2. Observed soda gun nozzle holsters do not have drain hose properly draining to waste line.
  • 2740 - Observed refuse and waste oil on pavement in refuse enclosure.
  • 3180 - Observed floors not clean: bars, dishwash area first floor, walk-in, kitchen, restroom, storeroom. Ceiling tiles not clean in some areas.
  • 3170 - Observed floor with holes-bars, loose tiles-dishwash bar first floor.
  • 3080 - Observed light not at proper intensity at bar (side), dishwash first floor, main bar, kitchen, women's restroom (stall), men's restroom (urinal area).
  • 2890 - Observed light not properly shielded in kitchen.
October 02, 2009Routine114Details / Comments
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Observed no paper towels in dispenser at kitchen handsink.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Observed no soap at handsink in kitchen (had to use dish soap).
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed cutting board not clean to sight and touch.
June 18, 2009Risk Factor Assessment12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 20, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 1800 - Repeat Observed nonfood contact surfaces not clean: shelving, holsters for soda guns, stove burners, grease collectors-stove and grill.
  • 2890 - Repeat Observed lights not properly shielded in kitchen.
  • 3045 - Repeat Observed no handwash sign in bars.
  • 3080 - Repeat Observed light not at proper intensity in restrooms, bar (handsinks), dishwash area 1st floor, walk-in, kitchen.
  • 3170 - Repeat Observed floor not in good repair in bars, walk-in cooler, dishwash area on first floor. Observed wall (kick plate?) not in good reapir in mens restroom.
  • 3180 - Repeat Observed floors not clean-bars, dish cleaning area first floor, walk-in.
November 14, 2008Follow-up06Details / Comments
  • 3045 - Observed no handwash sign in bars.
  • 3030 - Observed no towels at handsinks in bars.
  • 1780 E - Observed ice machine with mold build up.
  • 0570 - Observed wiping cloths laying on counters.
  • 1570 - Observed inoperative equipment (soda guns, freezer, etc).
  • 1600 - Observed 3 compartment sink not clean.
  • 1800 - Observed nonfood contact surfaces not clean: shelving, holsters for soda guns, stove burners, grease collectors-stove and grill.
  • 3180 - Repeat Observed floors not clean-bars, dish cleaning area first floor, walk-in.
  • 3170 - Repeat Observed floor not in good repair in bars, walk-in cooler, dishwash area on first floor. Observed wall (kick plate?) not in good reapir in mens restroom.
  • 2890 - Observed lights not properly shielded in kitchen.
  • 3080 - Repeat Observed light not at proper intensity in restrooms, bar (handsinks), dishwash area 1st floor, walk-in, kitchen.
October 28, 2008Routine011Details / Comments
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed food contact surfaces not clean (cutting boards, pitcher, collander).
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed containers of coffee stored below chemicals.
April 25, 2008Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat 10/30/07-Beer cooler lid not in good repair.
  • 1570 - Repeat Observed lid on beer cooler not in good repair.
  • 1580 - Repeat 10/30/07-Cutting board with numerous cuts.
  • 1580 - Repeat Observed cutting board with numerous or deep cuts.
  • 3080 - Repeat 10/30/07-observed light not at proper intensity-restrooms, bar sinks, cookline, prep area, dishwash area.
  • 3080 - Repeat Observed light not at proper intensity in restrooms, required 20, actual in mens .40 urinal, toilet 14.03, 8.07; womens toilet .29. Prep/cook areas required 20, actual at prep table 20.7t, cook line 16.19, dishwash area 7.03 and handsink 6.0. Bar-small bar handsink 2.4, bar 1.07 handsink.
  • 3170 - Repeat 10/30/07-Floor tiles, ceiling tiles, base molding need repair.
  • 3170 - Repeat Observed floor tiles missing or broken; bar, wall in hallway. Ceiling tiles missing or damaged-basemolding loose and not sealed to wall. Holes in floor-first floor bar.
  • 3180 - Repeat 10/30/07-Floors, walls not clean.
  • 3180 - Repeat Observed floors, walls not clean throughout the facility.
October 30, 2007Follow-up05Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Observed no thermometer in small refrigerator.
  • 1570 - Observed lid on beer cooler not in good repair.
  • 1570 - Observed hot holding cabinet with torn gaskets, rusty interior.
  • 1580 - Observed cutting board with numerous or deep cuts.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed sanitizer not at proper concentration.
  • 2720 - Corrected During Inspection Observed dumpster door open.
  • 2740 - Observed refuse, debris, old tires in dumpster enclosure.
  • 3080 - Observed light not at proper intensity in restrooms, required 20, actual in mens .40 urinal, toilet 14.03, 8.07; womens toilet .29. Prep/cook areas required 20, actual at prep table 20.7t, cook line 16.19, dishwash area 7.03 and handsink 6.0. Bar-small bar handsink 2.4, bar 1.07 handsink.
  • 3170 - Observed floor tiles missing or broken; bar, wall in hallway. Ceiling tiles missing or damaged-basemolding loose and not sealed to wall. Holes in floor-first floor bar.
  • 3180 - Observed floors, walls not clean throughout the facility.
October 23, 2007Routine18Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 03, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical No certified manager and lack of basic food safety knowledge.
  • 0260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Moldy sour cream and bread rolls found in refrigerators.
  • 0830 - Critical Cheeses and other commercial products that had been opened were not date labeled.
  • 2230 - Critical Handwashing sink was removed.
  • 3320 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Bleach was found in a spray bottle labeled Windex.
March 27, 2007Critical Procedures50Details / Comments
1450 - Refrigerator was not working.November 30, 2006Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 1060 - Repeat Found refrigerator glass door cracked.
  • 1570 - Repeat Found rusty shelves in refrigerator.
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat No sanitizer in kitchen.
  • 1770 A - Critical Found greasy dirty baskets, bowls and tongs.
  • 2740 - Repeat Unnecessary items and trash in dumpster area.
  • 3080 - Repeat Found light intensity low.
  • 3090 - Repeat Exhaust vents not working in restrooms.
  • 3170 - Repeat Holes in kitchen wall. Flooring missing or torn in kitchen and bar. Gap in coving tiles in womens restroom. Loose wall covering behind urinals.
  • 3180 - Repeat Ceiling tiles brown with grease in kitchen.
November 28, 2006Follow-up27Details / Comments
  • 1060 - Repeat Found glass door cracked on refrigerator.
  • 1570 - Repeat Found rusty shelves in refrigerator.
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat No sanitizer could be found in kitchen.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Found greasy serving baskets.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster door open.
  • 2740 - Repeat Unnecessary items and trash in dumpster area.
  • 3080 - Repeat Found light intensity low-prep 18.63, sink 2.9 foot candles.
  • 3090 - Repeat Exhast vent not working in restrooms.
  • 3170 - Repeat Found holes in kitchen wall. Floor tiles and floor missing or torn in bar and and kitchen, gaps in coving tiles in womens restroom and section of repaired wall loose.
  • 3180 - Repeat Found ceiling tiles brown from grease.
October 26, 2006Follow-up19Details / Comments
  • 1060 - Found glass door broken on refrigerator.
  • 1100 - Critical Found chipped plates.
  • 1510 - No food product thermometers.
  • 1520 - No thermometers in refrigerators.
  • 1570 - Found rusty shelves in glass front refrigerator.
  • 1570 - Found old refrigerator that doors had been removed for storage.
  • 1700 - Critical No sanitizer found in kitchen.
  • 1720 - No sanitizer test strips.
  • 1770 C - Found serving baskets greasy.
  • 2660 - No covered trash can in womens restroom.
  • 2720 - Dumpster lid and door were open.
  • 2740 - Unnecessary items were found in dumpster area along with trash on concrete pad.
  • 3080 - Found light intensity low in kitchen: 20 foot canld in prep area and 5 foot candle in warewashing area.
  • 3090 - Exhaust vents not working in restrooms.
  • 3170 - Found repaired section of wall pulling loose.
  • 3170 - Repeat Found gaps in coving tiles in womens restroom.
  • 3170 - Found floor tiles missing in main bar area.
  • 3170 - Found holes in wall in kitchen.
  • 3180 - Fount dust on woodwork above service area of bar upstairs.
  • 3180 - Found debris and grease on floor under equipment in kitchen.
  • 3180 - Found walls coated with grease in kitchen.
  • 3180 - Found ceiling tiles brown with grease in kitchen.
September 21, 2006Routine213Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Non crisp bacon 61.7 degrees, onions and peppers 57 degrees-cooked today.
  • 1890 - Critical Soda guns at bars not clean.
  • 1890 - Critical Island oasis machine next to kitchen not been cleaned.
April 11, 2006Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
3170 - Repeat Bathroom walls need repair.October 31, 2005Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 1800 - Repeat Ice build up in freezer.
  • 3040 - Repeat No hand towels in kitchen.
  • 3170 - Repeat Men's bathroom wall busted, ceiling tile missing and floor tiles in bar missing.
  • 3180 - Repeat Standing water in walk in cooler.
  • 3340 - Critical Repeat Spray bottles of cleaner in walk in cooler.
October 26, 2005Follow-up14Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Duct tape on refrig glass door.
  • 1800 - Ice build up in freezer. Old food particles on inside of microwave.
  • 2000 - Single use deli tissues coated with grease.
  • 3040 - No hand towels at kitchen and bar handsinks.
  • 3080 - Lighting very poor in kitchen.
  • 3170 - Several tiles and wall board missing in mens restroom. Ceiling tiles missing in mens restroom. Worn and torn tiles in kitchen and main bar.
  • 3180 - Standing water and debris on walk in cooler floor. Debris on kitchen floor.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Spray bottles of chemical stored on food prep table and on shelf in walk in cooler.
October 06, 2005Routine17Details / Comments
1890 - Critical Ice machine needs to be cleaned.July 08, 2005Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
0270 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sour cream, chicken, hamburger, cheese and lettuce moldy and/or rotten in refrig.February 17, 2005Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 30, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 29, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3080 - Repeat Lighting at 3 compartment sink is poor.
  • 3030 - Repeat No paper towels at handsink.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floors not clean under cooking area.
  • 0520 - Bottles in ice used for drinks.
  • 2230 - Critical No handsink behind 3 bars.
  • 3020 - No soap available for handwashing.
  • 3045 - No handwashing signs.
  • 1150 - Table top not cleanable.
  • 1570 - Repeat Big refrig is still in kitchen-does not work.
  • 1570 - Ice machine lid is damaged.
  • 3170 - Holes in walls.
October 28, 2004Follow-up19Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical PHF need date label.
  • 1570 - Big refrig does not work.
  • 3080 - Light intensity at dishwash area is not adequate.
  • 3180 - Floors and equipment not clean.
  • 1150 - Repeat Floors and equipment not clean.
  • 3030 - No paper towels at handsink.
October 20, 2004Routine15Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 07, 2004Critical Procedures00-
  • 1150 - Equipment not clean.
  • 3170 - Floors not easily cleanable.
  • 1570 - Refrig unit not clean & has some damaged (rusted) areas.
  • 1780 - Critical Interior of refrig unit not clean and has some damaged (rusted) areas.
October 29, 2003Routine13Details / Comments
0470 - Critical Ice machine in poor repair & has mildew.July 18, 2003Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 14, 2003Critical Procedures00-

October 02, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit expires at end of October.

June 18, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Facility needs detailed cleaning. Floors, cook line equipment, walk-in unit has condensation ice build up and needs defrosting. Bar area needs detail cleaning. Discussed employee health, policy and illness reporting. Left FDA form 1B.

November 20, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Item 3045 corrected. Items 1800, 3170, 3180, 2890, 3080 have been addressed with an action plan.

November 14, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Follow up to inspection of 10/28/08. Items 3030, 1780E, 570, 1570, 1600 were corrected. Items 3045, 1800, 3170, 3180, 2890, 3080 have not been corrected. Follow up will be done on 11/20/08 at 4:00 p.m.

October 28, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

April 25, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Gloves worn during prep.

October 30, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations:

October 23, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Gloves worn during prep.

April 03, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Handsink installed. DOK test taken and passed.

March 27, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

November 30, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1450 - Refrigerator was not working.
Repair. See note from manager.

November 28, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations:

October 26, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations:

September 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

April 11, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Gloves available.

October 31, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 3170 - Repeat Bathroom walls need repair.
Being repaired-work should be completed by 12/1/05.
Comments:
All other violations have been corrected.

October 26, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations:

October 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

July 08, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 1890 - Critical Ice machine needs to be cleaned.
Clean.

February 17, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0270 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sour cream, chicken, hamburger, cheese and lettuce moldy and/or rotten in refrig.
Discarded.
Comments:
Gloves available for sandwich prep.

November 30, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Corrections have been made. Facility is in compliance.

October 29, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Met with owner to discuss inspection report from 10-28-04.

October 28, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violations:

October 20, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

October 29, 2003 (Routine)


Violations:

July 18, 2003 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0470 - Critical Ice machine in poor repair & has mildew.
Clean & repair.

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