Red Star Tavern, 711 Lakefront Commons, Newport News, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Red Star Tavern
Address: 711 Lakefront Commons, Newport News, Virginia
Phone: (757) 596-0308
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Feb 25, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0610 - There is too much beef stored inside the meat drawer
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Refrigerator cold holding temperature above 41F
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Refrigerator door gaskets/seals are damaged
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) at the make-units are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical Accumulation of food residue and metal shavings on the can opener blade
  • 2890 - Light shields are missing inside the hood system
  • 3080 - Light bulbs are missing inside the hood system
  • 3170 - Surface covering is peeling from the floor in the kitchenWall covering is missing next to the make-unit
February 25, 2009Routine36Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pork BBQ hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) in the food preparation are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
February 15, 2008Routine21Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Food bins are not labeled
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in the @EQUIPMENT@.
  • 1570 - Water leaks at the 3-compartment sinkGrease leaks at the fryersStove in poor repair
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1770 A - Critical Accumulation of food residue on table can opener blade
  • 1770 C - Accumulation of dust on electric fan used in the kitchenAccumulation of food residue, water at bottom of freezerAccumulation of food residue inside the ovensAccumulation of grease on stove tops
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
August 29, 2007Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed a paper drink cup used as a food scoop- hands getting into the food
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Lids at food bins and ice bins were left open after use
  • 0570 - Moist and unclean wiping cloth was observed llyin on the food preparation table
  • 1570 - Hood filters are missing inside the hood systemFood containers are in poor condition (heat damaged)
  • 1600 - The compartment(s) or drainboards of the 3-compartment sink are heavily soiled.
  • 1770 A - Critical Accumulation of food residue on can opener bladeAccumulation of food residue found on the meat slicer
  • 1770 C - Accumulation of dust on filter at the ice machineSpillage and residue on bottom shelf of dishmachine table where cleaning chemicals are storedAccumulation of food residue inside reach-in freezer
  • 2000 - Ice conveyance buckets were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 3030 - No paper towels at handsinks in the bar and kitchen
  • 3140 - Radio is stored on food preparation tableEmployee drinks are stored on food equipment
  • 3170 - Floor covering in the kitchen is damaged, surface is peeling
  • 3180 - Debris, food residue on floor under equipment
  • 3200 - Accumulation of grease inside the hood filters
July 31, 2006Routine310Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 31, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 26, 2006Pre-Opening00Details / Comments

February 25, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

February 15, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Food employees need to obtain Food Handler's cards

August 29, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

July 31, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

January 31, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Follow-up from Pre-opening inspection on Jan. 26, 2006.
Violations noted have been corrected.
Certified food manager provided
Certificate of Occupancy issued
Okay to operate
Permit issued

January 26, 2006 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Note: Pre-opening inspection - new establishment
Provide lids for food storage ins
Seal or paint exposed wood surface
Provide cove molding at walk-ins
Seal expansion joints on floor surface
Certified Food Managers provided

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