Nelson's Food & Spirits, Concouse D Dulles Airport, Ashburn, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

March 05, 2009 (Routine)

September 05, 2008 (Critical Procedures)

• 0260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The lettuce is unsound or adulterated.
  Food was discarded. Ensure food is safe and unadulterated.
• 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: surfaces of ice deflector in contact with ice.
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

April 30, 2008 (Routine)

January 09, 2008 (Routine)

• 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 140F and the container.
• 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the ice deflector used to prepare/store non- potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  Clean food-contact surfaces of deflector no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the ice machine vent 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.
• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Straws were observed stored unprotected at the bar.
  Store straws in the original protective package to protect from contamination until used.

July 10, 2007 (Routine)

• 0610 - Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
• 1570 - Corrected During Inspection One walkin cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged, holding at 50-55F. Food was removed and relocated to another walkin.
  Repair the walkin to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the walkin, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.

March 28, 2007 (Routine)

March 26, 2007 (Routine)