Surf Club, 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

August 28, 2009 (Routine)

• 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar area.
  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 - No continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel has been provided.
  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
• 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Potentially hazardous foods cold holding at improper temperatures
  Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 0930 - Critical The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
  The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
• 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.

May 28, 2009 (Routine)

• 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  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.
• 0450 C - Repeat Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is in the ready-to-eat (RTE) form which allows for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  Minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is in a RTE form to reduce the potential for contamination.Use utensil with handle to dispense food.
• 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
• 0470 A 4 - Repeat Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: prep line
  Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0550 - 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 135F.
• 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  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 135F.
• 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0820 A 2 - Critical Repeat Potentially hazardous foods (ribs) cold holding at improper temperatures
  Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 0820 A 2 - Critical Repeat Potentially hazardous foods (deli turkey, oysters, tomatoes) cold holding at improper temperatures
  Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.
• 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the linen/cloth liners is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the bar areas(liquors stored) 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.
• 3270 - 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.

February 10, 2009 (Routine)

• 0450 C - Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is in the ready-to-eat (RTE) form which allows for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  Minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is in a RTE form to reduce the potential for contamination.Use utensil with handle to dispense food.
• 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator, hot holding prep line, grill line.
  Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Butter cold holding at improper temperatures
  Discard the butter and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw shrimp, cooked chicken, cooked shrimp cold holding at improper temperatures
  Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.
• 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.

October 07, 2008 (Routine)

• 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to 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 any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
• 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: Foods on hot holding station at front cook line.
  Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0930 - Critical The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
  The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
• 1730 - Corrected During Inspection Ice scoop was observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  Discard, replace or repair the icescoop to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 1730 - Corrected During Inspection Cutting kives was observed in a state of repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed.
  Discard, replace or repair the knives to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. (Handwash sink on the cook line)
  Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.

June 09, 2008 (Routine)

• 0560 - Corrected During Inspection Napkins in contact with food.
  Cease use of napkins or paper towels with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods. Linens and napkins must be replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
• 0560 - Corrected During Inspection Linens in contact with food.
  Cease use of linens or napkins with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods. Linens and napkins must be replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
• 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0820 A 1 - Critical Repeat Cooekd sausage hot holding at improper temperatures.
  Rapidly reheat the food to 165F and maintain at 135F or above through the hot holding period.
• 1370 - The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
  Alter or replace the warewashing machine so that an audible or visual warning is given when more chemical sanitizer needs to be added.
• 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
  Provide chlorine sanitizer at proper concentration of 100 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
• 2020 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored wait station with the handles up.
  To prevent contamination of the food and lip-contact surface, provide a means of storage where handles are presented to the employee or consumers.
• 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
• 3270 - Repeat 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.

March 03, 2008 (Routine)

• 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
• 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the low boy refrigerators.
  Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Grilled chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 0960 1 - Critical The food contact surface of the linen napkin covering cooked rice is not safe.
  Replace the napkin to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
• 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the low boyr efrigerators grill line, wait station/bar 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.
• 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the grill line are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
• 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 25 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is at 120F.
• 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  Use a chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
• 1730 - Sanitizer alarm system was observed in a state of repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed.
  Discard, replace or repair the alarm system to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: bar refrigerators/storage units. (All areas containing plastic mesh not being cleaned regularly)
  Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
• 2000 - Repeat Clean glasses at bar were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  Store glasses in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
• 2000 - Repeat Utensils were observed stored unprotected at the wait station.
  Store utensils in the original protective package to protect from contamination until used.
• 2000 - Repeat Clean utensils were observed stored uncovered.
  Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
• 2020 - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored at wait station with the handles up.
  To prevent contamination of the food and lip-contact surface, provide a means of storage where handles are presented to the employee or consumers.
• 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of chemical cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  Containers of chemicals cleaners must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.

December 03, 2007 (Routine)

• 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cooked rice, chili, soup (chowder) hot holding at improper temperatures.
  Rapidly reheat the food to 165F and maintain at 140F or above through the hot holding period.
• 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the bar storage areas is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
• 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the low boy 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.
• 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the grill/prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean disposable straws were observed stored uncovered.
  Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
• 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory at the wait station.
  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
• 3270 - Methods are not being used to control pests. Fruit flies evident around the bar area.
  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.

August 30, 2007 (Routine)

• 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  Ensure employees are not wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. This section does not apply to a plain ring such as a wedding band.
• 0450 C - Corrected During Inspection Critical Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is in the ready-to-eat (RTE) form which allows for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  Minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is in a RTE form to reduce the potential for contamination.Use utensil with handle to dispense food.
• 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in freezer.
  Protect food from cross contamination by storing 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.
• 0550 - Repeat 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.
• 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0690 - Water and tea pitchers not covered in service area.
  Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
• 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Potentially hazardous food cold holding at improper temperatures.
  Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the low boy 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.
• 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
• 1890 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: utensils in dishmachine.
  After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
• 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 2040 - Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination.
  Discontinue practice of presetting tables or protect preset tableware from contamination by maintaining items wrapped, covered, or inverted.
• 2660 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room in employee toilet room.
  Provide a cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
• 2910 - Insect control device is located over drink dispenser bags where dead insects may be impelled or fall.
  Install the insect control device away from a food preparation area so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. Exposed food and food-contact surfaces must be protected from contamination by insects or insect parts. Installation of the device over food preparation areas or in close proximity to exposed food and/or food contact surfaces could allow dead insects and/or insect parts to be impelled by the electric charge, fall, or be blown from the device onto food or food-contact surfaces.

June 27, 2007 (Routine)

• 0220 - Critical Staff eating /drinking in the dishwash area. Open drink on top of the ice machine
  must be in the designated break area away from food preparation/handling areas to prevent cross contamination.
• 0450 - 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.
• 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.HAndle in the 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.
• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the under counter refrigerators.
  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.
• 1610 - The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.CHemical machine , water temperture is over 140
  Operate the warewashing machine per affixed data plate specifications to ensure that equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of foods
  Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for food storage storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Single service storage containers dirty.
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the tops of the equipment t has accumulations of grime and debris.Fan in the kitchen dirty
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
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• 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the facility
  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
• 3045 - The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible.
  Provide a sign/poster that is clearly visible to all employees
• 3170 - Ceiling in the dishwash area is not maintained in good repair, tile missing
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3180 - Wall in the frront area by the hand wash sink in the 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.
• 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
• 3330 - Critical Working containers of cleaning chemical spary bottles are not properly labeled.
  Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.

May 20, 2007 (Routine)