Tropical Soul, 314 North 2nd Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Tropical Soul
Address: 314 North 2nd Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 687-8534
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: Sep 1, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Collards, mac &cheese, and green beans in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0930 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the hamburger and cheeseburger that may be served raw and/or undercooked
September 01, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 26, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Rice, sweet potatoes, macaroni, ox-tails, shrimp, raw chicken and tomato sauce cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0850 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Green beans, Mac & cheese, mac & cheese #2 and chicken for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 0940 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Macaroni & Cheese with mold like substance and odor has not been discarded or rendered unusable.
  • 1450 - The reach in was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 1570 - Repeat The drawers in the Kenmore reach in was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:-Martini glasses-Lids-grater-cups
  • 2940 - Repeat Exterior roof of the food establishment is not protecting the establishment from the weather (Chest freezer out in elements).
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the storage room outside - bulb is out.
  • 3180 - Repeat The floors and wall outside and inside noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3300 - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment (broken ice machine outside). The back alley/storage room/area cluttered, soiled and unorganized.
June 23, 2009Follow-up46Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin (shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food (lettuce) in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use (ice scoop handle in the ice).
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Rice, sweet potatoes, macaroni, ox-tails, shrimp, raw chicken and tomato sauce cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) rice, sweet potatoes, macaroni in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelf under the prep table is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1570 - The drawers in the Kenmore reach in was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:-Martini glasses-Lids-grater-cups
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection To go bags used for food were found stored on the floor..
  • 2940 - Exterior roof of the food establishment is not protecting the establishment from the weather (Chest freezer out in elements).
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the storage room outside - bulb is out.
  • 3180 - The floors and wall outside and inside noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment (broken ice machine outside). The back alley/storage room/area cluttered, soiled and unorganized.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Working container a Pine Sol and water solution was stored in a Windex bottle and is not properly labeled.
June 03, 2009Routine59Details / Comments
1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: plates and soda dispenser.February 04, 2009Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin (Salmon cake mix and raw shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food (Bread and produce) in the side by side refrigeration unit.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) green beans in the Frigidare refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3210 - Critical Mop sink observed holding a pot of potatoes.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container or windex-water solution was not properly labeled.
October 16, 2008Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 26, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach in refrigeration unit.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Utensils and utensil bins n the kitchen.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has an accumulation of grime and debris: - Door gaskets to reach in freezers and refrigerator- Interior surfaces of reach in refrigerator and reach in freezers- Exterior surfaces of deep fat fryer- Side and top of stove- Interior of Star Metal reach in refrigerator- Interior surfaces of hood/hood filters.
  • 2890 - Bank of fluorescent lights in the kitchen was not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3170 - Floor in front of the 3 compartment sink is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floor and ceilings throughout the facility has an accumulation of grime and debris.
June 17, 2008Routine15Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Assorted food items in the refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1190 - There is not a visible thermometor in the refrigerator which is not maintaining temperature.
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. (10 ppm) (corrected to 100 ppm at the inspection)
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following items have accumulations of grime and debris:-bottom microwave (corrected at this inspection)-inside of the oven-inside door and sides of the fryer
June 28, 2007Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw eggs and raw meat observed stored above Ready To Eat (RTE) foods. (Bread and greens.)
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Rice hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen was observed blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Container of cleaning chemical was not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
March 21, 2007Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked shrimp in the Kenmore refrigeration unit. Also the container of cooked shrimp in the refrigerator is open/unprotected.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of Pine Sol cleaner are not properly labeled.
September 28, 2006Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0960 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food contact surface of the teflon pans (which are very scratched) is not safe.
  • 1190 - Thermometors are needed for all refrigerators and freezers.
  • 1550 - The ladies room sink is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.(top of sink at the wall needs caulking.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food contact surfaces of the white deli top cutting board used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the following equipment have accumulations of grime and debris:The back, sides, and the underneath cabinet of the fryers.The sides / top of the grill.Inside of the oven.The warmer oven (outside) next to the fryer.(Inspector suggested covering the side of the warmer with a flat piece of metal so it is easy to clean.The inside top of the microwave.
  • 2750 - Super cans outback need cleaning on the outside.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door (mens and ladies)
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen prep area. (the middle light is not working properly).
  • 3090 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive vapors (ladies room exhaust is not working properly- it sounds like a motor is not turning the fan.
  • 3290 - Repeat Hang all mops, brooms and dust pans. Some were left between the refrigerators.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of &CHEMICAL& not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides. (bug spray with soaps)
May 30, 2006Routine38Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) tuna salad in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 2690 - The refuse container for the storage of old cooking grease are not insect or rodent proof.
  • 2830 - Floor and wall juncture in both restrooms and food prep area not sealed.
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the food prep area.
  • 3050 - No waste receptacle provided at handwashing lavatories in food prep area.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep area
September 20, 2005Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The employee is drinking and smoking in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0620 - Food stored under other sources of contamination.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1580 - Corrected During Inspection The cutting board is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the men's lavatory and hand sink in the food prep area.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep area.
  • 3290 - Mop and bucket noted to be stored in such a way that it is contaminating table in prep area.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
March 18, 2005Routine19Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Repeat The temperature measuring device in the refrigerator was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 3180 - Walls in the the food prep area are need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
March 03, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 07, 2003Routine00-
  • 1320 - There was no thermometer in the refrigerator
  • 3045 - There was handwashing sign near the sink
July 07, 2003Routine02Details / Comments

September 01, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

June 26, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All previous violations corrected. OK to operate.

June 23, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
CLOSE FACILITY UNTIL VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED. DO NOT SERVE FOOD PREPARED IN THIS KITCHEN. BAR SERVICE IS OK, DO NOT SELL OR SERVE FOOD PREPARED IN THIS KITCHEN UNTIL OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

June 03, 2009 (Routine)


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February 04, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: plates and soda dispenser.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

October 16, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


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June 26, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations from previous inspection corrected. Approved for renewal of Health Permit.

June 17, 2008 (Routine)


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June 28, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Inspection to revalidate the Health Permit. Permit revalidated at the facility. Since last revalidation, this facility has improved the kitchen lighting to 50 f.c.; the outside freezer was removed; the trash containers were cleaned; the rest rooms have self closing doors; several new pots and pans have been put into service; date / labeling of foods is done; and proper storage of foods is practiced.

March 21, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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September 28, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


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May 30, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility was not open for meal service at this inspection. The invoice and the sign off sheet for the renewal of the permit were left at the facility.

September 20, 2005 (Routine)


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March 18, 2005 (Routine)


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March 03, 2004 (Routine)


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July 07, 2003 (Routine)


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