Port Norfolk Recreation Center, 432 Broad Street, Portsmouth, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

September 24, 2009 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to describe the symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food.
  Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
• 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella
• 1180 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) is not accurate.
  Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
• 3270 - Harborage conditions exist
  Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.

May 12, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
Previous pest problems now under control. No violations

February 17, 2009 (Routine)

Violation: 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests
When pests are found use methods to such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.

October 28, 2008 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1180 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) in the is not accurate.
  Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
• 3090 - Ventilation hood system was not being used while cooking
  Ventilation must be on whenever cooking

August 01, 2008 (Routine)

Violation: 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator.
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.

November 01, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
currently under construction

March 02, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Permit issued.

December 15, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1170 - The filters are unclean.
  Clean ventilation hood and filters.
• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator.
  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.
• 2350 ii - Hot water shut off in men's restroom.
  Turn hot water valve on and have hot water available at all times during business hours.

Comments:
Permit expires 2/28/07

August 30, 2006 (Routine)

Comments:
Permit expires 2/28/07.

March 27, 2006 (Other)

Comments:
Permit issued. Recently inspected.

February 13, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: fruit cups in freezer.
  Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing (ice scoop) utensils improperly stored between uses-handle is buried in product.
  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.
• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator.
  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:
Permit expires 2/28/06, submitted application.

October 13, 2005 (Routine)

Comments:
Excellent inspection!

June 10, 2005 (Routine)

Violation: 1570 - The door gasket of the chest freezer is damaged, torn in the center.
Repair or replace the freezer's door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Comments:
Good inspection.

March 09, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the relocate mobile cart preventing its use.
• 2920 - Toilet room doors (men and women) are not provided with a self-closing door
  Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.

Comments:
Good inspection. Permit issued.

September 15, 2004 (Routine)

Violations:

• 3045 - Hand washing sign at kithcen handsink required.
  
• 3660 - Health permit application submitted also fee required.