The Blue Dahlia, 2200 Graves Mill Road, Forest, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

September 16, 2009 (Routine)

• 0470 A 4 - Uncovered food in the lin prep unit and walk-in cooler.
  Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit. The spray nozzle of the dishmachine has a debris build-up.
  Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the interior surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance.
• 1800 - Carbon / food debris build-up: stove and grill catch pans, and the grill shelf.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of grease and debris..
• 2120 - Critical There is not a sufficient water supply to this facility for proper sanitization within this food service establishment. Dishmachine below 120F, handsink below 100F, 3 vat below 110F.
  Maintain proper hot water temperatures.
• 2200 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the prep sink is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
  Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less that 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
• 3330 - Critical Working containers of cleaning products 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.