The Gourmet Gang, 109 Volvo Pkwy. 15, Chesapeake, VA 23320 - Fast Food Restaurant/Caterer inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Gourmet Gang
Address: 109 Volvo Pkwy. 15, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Type: Fast Food Restaurant/Caterer
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 01/08/2016

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Inspection findings

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Permit displayed. Certified food manager (CFM) present. Active managerial control observed. Facility organized and clean. Discussed the following with the CFM: 1) Observe employee hand washing when switching tasks 2) Obtain beard guards for employees with long beards 3) Ice machine in disrepair - facility in process of obtaining new one and discarding old one.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor (croutons and condiments in plastic containers) or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the front of the kitchen.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting boards along the make line units are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Prohibitions - Single Service (corrected on site)
    Observation: Single-service or single-use items found stored on the floor of the walk in refrigerator.
    Correction: Discontinue storage of clean equipment and utensils in a location subject to contamination.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the back of the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the equipment/materials preventing its use.
01/08/2016Routine
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate all food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The inverted soda crates are not approved storage racks.
    Correction: Provide approved racks or shelving on 6" tall legs for the food and single service items.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
    Correction: Store all single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser at least 6" off the floor on approved racks.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (Sample provided).
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Moldy walk in fan unit noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, ceilings, and attached equipment 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.
07/16/2015Routine
Provide a copy and post CFM certificate in the view of the customer.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Feta for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not cooked, served or discarded by the expiration time as indicated on the package.
    Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
05/08/2014Risk Factor
permit issued.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in walk in cooler;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following foods cold holding at improper temperatures:
    -sliced salami walk in cooler 44-45*
    -sliced turkey walk in cooler 45*
    -soy chicken (overstocked) make table 53*

    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along the make tables are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The wall to right of warming oven in back needs cleaning
    Correction: Clean
09/13/2013Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed cheeses in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) homemade dressing in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
04/04/2013Routine

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