Mountain Hideaway Restaurant & Tavern, 37 Potomac River Rd, Monterey, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mountain Hideaway Restaurant & Tavern
Address: 37 Potomac River Rd, Monterey, Virginia
Phone: (540) 468-1575
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Sep 25, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. September 25, 2009Risk Factor Assessment00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 29, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.April 09, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) noodles in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Food was maintained in refrigeration 2 days after supposed date of discard.July 24, 2007Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of potentially hazardous foods (spaghetti sauce, etc.)January 11, 2007Routine01Details / Comments
1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in several refrigerator units.June 09, 2006Critical Procedures01Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 27, 2005Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw @FOOD@, @MEAT@, @FISH/SEAFOOD@ or @POULTRY/POULTRY PROD@.
  • 3250 - Self closing device on employee restroom door is broken.
June 28, 2005Routine02Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat Walkin refrigeration was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan grate in the walkin refrigerator has accumulations of grime and debris.
February 09, 2005Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical Employees are storing drinks in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1450 - Refrigeration at wait station, used to hold salad dressings, condiments and drinks was holding 50F at time of inspection.
  • 1570 - Walkin refrigeration was observed in a state of disrepair resulting in excessive condensation.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items were found stored on floor
  • 3200 - Hood system need additional drip tray.
September 17, 2004Routine15Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2000 - Single service items were found stored on floor.
January 08, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 08, 2003Pre-Opening00Details / Comments

September 25, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)

Comments:
Kitchen is clean and organized. Employee health policy available. Pocket Guide for Food Operators left with owner. Employees are washing hands and wearing gloves when handling ready to eat foods. Food/equipment temperatures are good. Foods are being properly date marked for disposition.

January 29, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations observed this inspection. Most all foods in refrigeration units are properly dated for disposition. Hot/cold food temperatures are good. Handwashing observed. Gloves are being used for preparation of ready-to-eat foods (sandwiches/salads). Sanitizer available in w/c bucket, test kit available. Kitchen appears clean and organized. Employee health policy discussed with owner. Discussed planing/sanding refinishing sandwich prep cutting board.

April 09, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
Comments:
Kitchen is clean organized. Good equipment/food temperatures observed. Kitchen will continue to monitor date-marking of potentially hazardous foods. Wiping cloths will be stored in sanitizing solution as soon as food delivery has been properly stowed.

July 24, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) noodles in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Food was maintained in refrigeration 2 days after supposed date of discard.
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria. Food was immediately discarded.
Comments:
Facility is clean and all equipment is functional. Good hot and cold temperatures are being maintained. Light will be shielded in wait station. Chipped ice scoop will be replaced.

January 11, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of potentially hazardous foods (spaghetti sauce, etc.)
Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for PHF storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
Comments:
Kitchen is clean and organized. Discussed sanitizer concentration levels with staff. Discussed proper cooling methods for PHF's. Food temperatures good. Employees are washing hands at appropriate time and intervals.

June 09, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in several refrigerator units.
Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
Comments:
Kitchen is clean and organized. All food temperatures are good. Sanitizer levels are at acceptable levels. Hands are being washed at appropriate times.

October 27, 2005 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations found this inspection. Door closer has been repaired on employees restroom. Kitchen is clean and organized. All equipment is functional. Employees are washing hands.

June 28, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Kitchen is clean. Condensation problem in walkin cooler has been repaired.

February 09, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
New refrigeration unit in wait station. Kitchen is clean and organized. Temperatures are good.

September 17, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Restaurant is scheduled to close for a few days at the beginning of October 2004 for routine maintenance.

January 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Kitchen is clean and organized. Establishment will send student to Serv Safe class.

August 08, 2003 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Establishment has met all requirements to receive foodservice permit. Chemical test kits and metal stemmed thermometers available. Staff is knowledgeable of hygiene and temperature requirements. Official permit will be mailed.

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