Philly Style Steaks & Subs, 7456 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Philly Style Steaks & Subs
Address: 7456 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Virginia
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: Sep 18, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the left sandwich unit had accumulations of grime and debris. Door gasketsSeptember 18, 2009Routine01Details / Comments
5-501.113 - Corrected During Inspection Outside refuse container was uncovered.June 11, 2009Routine01Details / Comments
  • 3-202.11 - Critical Sliced tomatoes 46-48 degrees
  • 7-204.11 - Critical Quats 400 ppm instead of 200.
March 23, 2009Routine20Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 09, 2008Routine--Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers. Squeeze bottles need to be labeled.
  • 5-501.17 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
  • 6-501.11 - Ceiling tiles are not maintained in good repair
  • 6-501.12 - Area around the grease trap (walls, floor, and pipes) and the floors throughout the kitchen are noted in need of cleaning.
August 11, 2008Routine04Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: oven for whole turkeys/meat (inside).
  • 6-501.11 - Floor tiles are not maintained in good repair in the kitchen.
April 22, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
3-501.16 - Critical Repeat Lunchmeats and sliced tomatoes etc. are cold holding at improper temperatures.January 16, 2008Follow-up--Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16 - Critical Lunchmeats and sliced tomatoes etc. are cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-203.12 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the TRUE refrigerator (back) and sandwich units are not accurate.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the drink refrigerator in the lobby.
January 10, 2008Routine--Details / Comments
3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.October 05, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
7-201.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sanitary food grade lube stored with chemicalsMarch 09, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
  • 4-501.114 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working liquid dispensing containers of sanitizer water and cleaners were not properly labeled.
October 11, 2006Routine20Details / Comments
  • 4-203.12 - The ambient air temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the True Freezer is not accurate.
  • 4-501.114 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used for wiping cloth containers was not at an acceptable concentration. There was no sanitizer in containers.
June 22, 2006Routine11Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 07, 2006Routine00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 14, 2005Routine00Details / Comments
4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - Trash can in front - Lowboy gasketsJune 01, 2005Routine01Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 07, 2005Routine00Details / Comments
6-501.12 - Walls near and around meat slicer in kitchen noted in need of cleaning.August 24, 2004Routine01Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the prep cooler door gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
May 26, 2004Routine11Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 26, 2004Routine00Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14 - Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the prep tables had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the freezer is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 6-501.12 - Ceiling tiles over the slicer noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-202.11 - Light bulb in sandwich prep area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
January 21, 2003Routine05Details / Comments

September 18, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the left sandwich unit had accumulations of grime and debris. Door gaskets
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.

June 11, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 5-501.113 - Corrected During Inspection Outside refuse container was uncovered.
Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
Comments:
The grease trap is cleaned 2 times a week. The hood filters once a week. the turkey is cooked boned and cooled to 41 degrees in 4 hours or less. Food is prepaired to order.

March 23, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

December 09, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
Be careful of tomato temperatures large batches check on temperatures regularly or use time as a control not to exceed 4 hrs. Temperature charts are well maintained and all food handler cards are on file. Facility is well conducted and maintained, very knowledgeable staff and 3 current certified food managers. Foods come from Supreme foods approved sources.

August 11, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Be sure tomatoes stay at 41 F and below most all foods were right at the limit, however, the facility was in the middle of a very busy lunch rush. Employees were observed washing hands and washing them before putting on a new pair of gloves. Excellent knowledge of management.

April 22, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Like to see some food temperature charts, facilities has temp. charts for ref./freezers so managers could do some food temps and keep them on file. Steak should be cooked to 165 °F. Metal pans for turkey in the refrigeration unit is working at keeping food at temp. Very knowledgeable staff and management (4 CFMs).

January 16, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violation: 3-501.16 - Critical Repeat Lunchmeats and sliced tomatoes etc. are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F (45F) or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Comments:
Manager will begin to make turkey bags in smaller portions, so that they may cool and stay at the 41 degrees F they should be. Smaller portions should solve this issue since the unit and other methods performed by the manager and employees are correct. Sandwich units are all in temperature the lids to them are left open during busy lunch but manager states they will not be out for more than even 2 hrs. Very nice management at this facility, conscientious to public health.

January 10, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
There are 3 CFM's for this facility. They do have an employee health plan, and the entire facility is now non-smoking. Have units serviced it is possible to maintain the temperature of 41 degrees F and below in units that are constantly opened. Usually setting the temp. at 38 will allow foods to be 41. Until units are fixed all foods will only have a 4 hr. period at the improper temperatures i.e. sliced tomatoes.

October 05, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
Comments:
Restaurant Manager (Carrie) very knowledgeable on food safety and food handling.
All employees had current FHC
Temperature logs being maintained at each cooling unit
Discussed employee sick policy with Manager - verbal arrangement with employees. Sick leave accrued.
Aachren pest control treat on a monthly basis.
All refrigeration units are maintained on a monthly basis by VR Inc.

March 09, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 7-201.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sanitary food grade lube stored with chemicals
Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.

October 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The following items were also discussed during the inspection:
- Reviewed personal hygiene policy and procedures, including employee health and jewelry policies.
- Discussed equipment monitoring procedures. Recommend turning colder the front sandwich unit to ensure that all foods are maintained at proper temperature during the busiest part of the day.

June 22, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The following items were also noted during inspection:
- Recommend monitoring how much cheese employees take out at once and set by the grill. Make sure that they are only taking out small amounts and using it quickly to ensure that it does not sit in the temperature danger zone to long.

February 07, 2006 (Routine)

Comments:
The following items were noted during inspection:
- A Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point inspection was conducted- See Turkey HACCP for more information
- Reviewed cooking, cooling, and reheating times and temps.

September 14, 2005 (Routine)

Comments:
The following items were noted during inspection:
- No code violations noted at this time.
- The dumpster will need to be screened from view.
- Remember to keep the top door to the lowboy down when not in use, in order to ensure food in use stays at proper temperature.

June 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violation: 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - Trash can in front - Lowboy gaskets
Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.

February 07, 2005 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations observed at this time!!

August 24, 2004 (Routine)


Violation: 6-501.12 - Walls near and around meat slicer in kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
All floors, walls, and ceilings must 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.

May 26, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

February 26, 2004 (Routine)

Comments:
no violations at time of inspection

January 21, 2003 (Routine)


Violations:

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