Rico Pizza #4, 3526 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

November 25, 2008 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials

November 13, 2007 (Routine)

Violation: 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.

July 10, 2007 (Routine)

Violation: 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.

December 14, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0450 C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.Bowl or utensil without handle used to dispense food.
  Minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a RTE form to reduce the potential for contamination.Use utensil with handle to dispense food.
• 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: &FOOD&.
  Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
• 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
• 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
• 3340 1 - Containers of spray cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  Containers of spray cleaners must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.

May 23, 2006 (Routine)

Violation: 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials

January 20, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: prep counters
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 2350 - Critical A recent repair to plumbing system components of the hand sink are not in accordance with law.
  All repairs to plumbing equipment and lines are to be in accordance with law. Properly repair the equipment.
• 3180 - Floors in the through out 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.
• 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.

Comments:
Okay to issue permit