The Gr8 Pl8 Cafe' & Lounge, 1415 Kemper Street Suite H, Lynchburg, VA 24504 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: The Gr8 Pl8 Cafe' & Lounge
Address: 1415 Kemper Street Suite H, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 434 851-9980
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 01/14/2016
Takes reservations: No
Accepts credit cards: Yes
Good for groups: No
Good for kids: No
Delivery: No
Take-out: No
Waiter service: No
Outdoor seating: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wheelchair accessible: No
Scenic view: No
Gluten-free friendly: No
Vegan friendly: No
Parking: Private Lot (1)
Noise level: Loud (1)
Cuisines: African (1), American (1)
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Ratings Summary

Based on 2 votes

Overall Rating:
*•
1.6
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*•
1.3
Service:
**
2.3
Price:
**
2.0
Ambience:
*•
1.3
Cleanliness:
*•
1.3

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Grease / food debris build-up
    Correction: interior of the refrigerator and freezer, hamburger grill and fryer. Ice build-up in the stand-up freezer.
01/14/2016Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding*
    Observation: Hot holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Rusted wire shelving in the stand-up freezer.
    Correction: Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator freezer.
    Correction: 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.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Correction:
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Grease / food debris
    Correction: exterior of the fryers and interior of the stand up freezer.
  • Toilet Rooms - Enclosed (corrected on site)
    Observation: Toilet room door proped open.
    Correction: Provide toilet rooms that are completely enclosed. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
01/29/2015Routine
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The stand-up freezer needs de-frosting.
    Correction: Clean the freezer to prevent ice build-up on the interior surfaces.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Food debris / grease build-up: Exterior of the fryers, interior of the display warmer case, and microwave oven.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of grease and debris.
  • Rinsing Procedures
    Observation: A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
    Correction: Properly utilize the approved method for cleaning equipment and utensils.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulb in the exhaust hood is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
01/08/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cold holding at improper temperatures, hamburger, sausage, eggs being held at room temperature.
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for foods that may be served raw and/or undercooked
    Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There thermometer in the reach-in freezer is broken.
    Correction: 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.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled / has a splatter build-up.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The reach-in freezer needs de-frosting.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of ice.
01/23/2013Routine

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2 User Reviews:

Oneofakind

Added on Mar 24, 2017 9:53 AM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
n/a
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
BEST PLACE EVER!!!! Check it out for yourself!!!!!
Would you recommend The Gr8 Pl8 Cafe' & Lounge to others? Yes
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Chris Weber

Added on Oct 31, 2016 2:11 PM
Visited on Oct 30, 2016 3:05 PM
Food:
*
Service:
**
Price:
**
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
Takes reservations: No
Accepts credit cards: Yes
Good for groups: No
Good for kids: No
Delivery: No
Take-out: No
Waiter service: No
Outdoor seating: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wheelchair accessible: No
Scenic view: No
Gluten-free friendly: No
Vegan friendly: No
Parking: Private Lot
Noise level: Loud
Cuisines: African, American
This was the worse place ever, you have to park in a residential lot with NO PARKING signs all over, and lighting is poor. Not a safe neighborhood, and the place is rundown.
Would you recommend The Gr8 Pl8 Cafe' & Lounge to others? No
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