Mama J's Caterer/Commissary, 101 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219 - Caterer inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mama J's Caterer/Commissary
Address: 101 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Type: Caterer
Phone: 804 225-8555
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/27/2016

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Inspection findings

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Type

  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (corrected on site)
    Observation: Walk in box # 4 was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment. temperature of the box 43F
    Correction: Provide additional Walk in Box necessary to maintain food items at 41F or below. Overstocked equipment does not allow for proper air circulation and/or heat transfer. Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
01/27/2016Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.09/28/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.04/28/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.12/22/2014Routine
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
06/02/2014Routine
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the shelving at the bottom of the two kitchen prep tables are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.(surface is peeling up and damaged)
    Correction: Repair the surface. Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces:
    -SHELVING
    -EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP

    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The following areas in need of repair:
    -LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MOP ROOM
    -OUTLET COVER IN THE KITCHEN WHERE THE NEW REFRIGERATORS ARE LOCATED
    -CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN (THEY SHOULD BE THE CLEANABLE TYPE, NON POROUS)
    -CAULKING ON THE CUSTOMER REST-ROOM SINK
    -LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN THE KITCHEN

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Corner adjacent to the calendar appears cluttered.
    Correction: Clean and re-organize the area. Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
10/10/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cabbage, mashed potatoes and chicken on rolling cart in the walk in cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (corrected on site)
    Observation: The walk in was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
    Correction: Provide additional refrigeration necessary to maintain food items at 41 deg. F. Overstocked equipment does not allow for proper air circulation and/or heat transfer. Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
06/12/2013Routine

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