Triple T Inc., Dickenson Highway, Clinchco, VA 24226 - Convenience Store Food Service inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Triple T Inc.
Address: Dickenson Highway, Clinchco, VA 24226
Type: Convenience Store Food Service
Phone: 276 835-9243
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 03/14/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wall and ceiling in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: 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.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
03/14/2016Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Food 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.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Walls and Ceiling in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: 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.
12/02/2015Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) hamburger 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.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The hand wash sink basin is slow to drain.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Critical: Sewage - Conveying Sewage*
    Observation: Sewage is not being properly disposed of in an approved sewage disposal system. Handsink pipe has become broken outside of building.
    Correction: The permit holder is responsible for eliminating any public health hazard or nuisance that resulted from the improper disposal sited.
09/03/2015Routine
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: 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.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The door gasket to the Chest Freezer is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor and wall juncture in the Kitchen not sealed.
    Correction: Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: 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.
05/21/2015Routine
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The employee left tobacco waste in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
    Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may use tobacco so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food in contact with equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned or sanitized as required.
    Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: 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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the dry storage shelves is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the coolers and freezers.
    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 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The door gasket to the chest freezers is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The sink basin at the handsink is slow to drain.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: 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.
01/12/2015Routine
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (dual or degrees Fl) located in the warmer was missing.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the chest freezer is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handsink is slow to drain.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
    Observation: Floor or floor covering in the kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Repair or replace floor or floor covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
10/07/2014Routine
Hot water heater repaired.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is a floor mounted equipment that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
    Correction: Alter the installation of the equipment to allow easy floor cleaning. Make 1 of the following corrections: 1. Remove the equipment 2. Install casters 3. Elevate the equipment to a minimum of 6 inches off the floor 4. Seal the equipment to the floor
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: The indoor wall material located in the kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the wall material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
06/27/2014Follow-up
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
    Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sliced Tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing
    Observation: There is a floor mounted equipment that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
    Correction: Alter the installation of the equipment to allow easy floor cleaning. Make 1 of the following corrections: 1. Remove the equipment 2. Install casters 3. Elevate the equipment to a minimum of 6 inches off the floor 4. Seal the equipment to the floor
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (corrected on site)
    Observation: Makeline was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the makeline to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the makeline, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Critical: Water Capacity*
    Observation: Water heater observed turned off or not set at the proper temperature.
    Correction: Ensure that water heater is turned on and set at proper operating temperature.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The indoor wall material located in the kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the wall material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
06/23/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food (cole slaw) in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Refuse Outside Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its lid.
    Correction: Replace the missing cover of the outside refuse container with one that is a tight fit.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bathroom.
    Correction: 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
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Back wall in kitchen is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
03/18/2014Routine
Graywater discharge pipe repaired.
  • Refuse Outside Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its lid.
    Correction: Replace the missing cover of the outside refuse container with one that is a tight fit.
  • Outdoor Areas, Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: Exterior surfaces of building is not weather-resistant.
    Correction: Exterior surfaces of building shall be constructed of weather-resistant materials.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The back wall in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors, walls, and ceiling in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: 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.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: 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.
11/25/2013Follow-up
Follow-up inspection required to check repair of gray water discharge pipe.
  • Critical: Sewage - Conveying Sewage*
    Observation: Sewage is not being properly disposed of in an approved sewage disposal system. Broken graywater discharge pipe found behind building.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue operation until sewage waste can be properly disposed of. Approval from the health department must be received prior to resuming operations. The permit holder is responsible for eliminating any public health hazard or nuisance that resulted from the improper disposal sited.
  • Refuse Outside Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its lid.
    Correction: Replace the missing cover of the outside refuse container with one that is a tight fit.
  • Outdoor Areas, Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: Exterior surfaces of building is not weather-resistant.
    Correction: Exterior surfaces of building shall be constructed of weather-resistant materials.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The back wall in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors, walls, and ceiling in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: 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.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: 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.
11/18/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin (shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food (pasta salad) in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Refuse Outside Receptacles (repeated violation)
    Observation: The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its cover.
    Correction: Replace the missing cover of the outside refuse container with one that is a tight fit.
  • Outdoor Areas, Surface Characteristics
    Observation: Exterior surfaces of building is not weather-resistant. Outside walls around back of the building need to be replaced.
    Correction: Exterior surfaces of building shall be constructed of weather-resistant materials.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Ceiling & Wall near the handwash sink are not maintained in good repair. Ceiling is sinking down.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors, walls, & ceilings in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: 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.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: 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.
06/18/2013Routine
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw raw hamburger meat (thawing at room temperature).
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sliced Tomatoes and Cheese in the prep table cooler cold holding at improper temperatures.
    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.
  • Refuse Outside Receptacles
    Observation: The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its lid.
    Correction: Replace the missing cover of the outside refuse container with one that is a tight fit.
  • Refuse - Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair
    Observation: The waste storage container for outside is in disrepair.
    Correction: Replace the waste storage container for outside.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
    Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
    Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
    Correction: 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
12/10/2012Routine

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