True Taste, 10153 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: True Taste
Address: 10153 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Virginia
Phone: (757) 591-3388
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Jun 16, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in the WI Chill {Raw Chicken over vegetables and next to cooked shrimp}
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2930 - Corrected During Inspection Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. {Front door is open & many flies were observed in the kitchen}
  • 3180 - Observed badly soiled floor under WOKS in the kitchen
  • 3200 - Repeat Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition. {Clean to prevent fire hazard}
  • 3230 - Absorbent materials are being use on the floor. {Wet cardboard}
June 16, 2009Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Observed raw chicken being stored over cooked products inside the WI Chill.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  • 0800 - Critical Observed a large colander/pan of rice being cooled down inside the WI Chill.
  • 1060 - Observed cardboard being used for floor covering inside the WI Chill & being used to cover the bottoms of shelving.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the 2 door RI Chill
  • 1580 - The cutting board used for meat is badly scored and badly soiled. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3180 - Repeat 1) Observed that the mop sink was badly soiled2) The floor under the WOK Station was badly soiled3) Observed badly soiled shelving under flour, sugar, and cornstarch bins
February 26, 2009Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0690 - Gravy stored on floor of WI Chill must be protected from splashing condensate water of the condenser in this unit.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on these following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Wok Station.
  • 3180 - Repeat The floor under the Wok Station is in need of cleaning. {1.The mop sink needs to be cleaned out.2. Remove soggy cardboard from the WI Chill's floor and clean the floor.}
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
September 16, 2008Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Repeat Potentially hazardous food was observed cold holding at improper temperatures.{ 42.8 F inside the WI Chill }.
  • 1770 C - Observed caked on grease around the cook tops @ the WOK station.
  • 2930 - Corrected During Inspection Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3180 - Observed dried out debris in the rear mop sink (service sink).
May 29, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food in the WI Chill.March 04, 2008Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0820 1 - Critical Repeat Observed large amount of pre-fried rice setting out at room temperature.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Potentially hazardous food inside the WI Chill was observed cold holding at improper temperatures. {Temperatures were >51 F}
February 19, 2008Follow-up20Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0770 - Frozen foods not maintained frozen.{ 51.8 F inside the unit. Food was< 41 F }
  • 0820 1 - Critical Observed large amount of pre-fried rice setting out at room temperature.
  • 1800 - 1) Observed heavily soiled sides of bus pans used in storing food.2) Observed heavily soiled lower shelving where corn starch, flour and sugar are stored.
  • 3180 - Observed heavily soiled floor under the WOK station.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition. {Filters are clogged with grease and present a fire hazard}
February 05, 2008Routine15Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0570 - Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical All of the potentially hazardous food items from the "coke box" were observed to have cold holding temperatures greater than 45 F
  • 1450 - Observed that the "coke box" had ambient air temperatures >41-45 F.
  • 3130 - Observed tables and chairs in the front area of the restaurant for service of customers. This restaurant has no accessibility of toilets for customers , the restaurant is designated "Carry Out Only."
August 17, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 01, 2007Routine00Details / Comments
  • 3170 - Repeat Observed that the walls in stock area and in other parts of the kitchen need to be repainted while the restaurant remains closed. Also the floors need to be stripped and rewaxed, especially under the WOK station........Grease build-up is very bad.
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Observed roach infestation in and around equipment in the kitchen
April 27, 2007Routine11Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Provide refrigeration thermometers for all units
  • 3170 - Observed that the walls in stock area and in other parts of the kitchen need to be repainted while the restaurant remains closed. Also the floors need to be stripped and rewaxed, especially under the WOK station........Grease build-up is very bad.
  • 3180 - Observed encrusted grease between equipment @ the WOK station. Also knives/cleavers wedged between dirty equipment
  • 3270 - Critical Observed roach infestation in and around equipment in the kitchen
April 25, 2007Pre-Opening--Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Provide refrigeration thermometers for all units
  • 3170 - Observed that the walls in stock area and in other parts of the kitchen need to be repainted while the restaurant remains closed. Also the floors need to be stripped and rewaxed, especially under the WOK station........Grease build-up is very bad.
  • 3180 - Observed encrusted grease between equipment @ the WOK station. Also knives/cleavers wedged between dirty equipment
  • 3270 - Critical Observed roach infestation in and around equipment in the kitchen
April 25, 2007Pre-Opening13Details / Comments

June 16, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Wash Hands Often to Prevent Contamination.

February 26, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

September 16, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

May 29, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit reissued.

March 04, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food in the WI Chill.
Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for reuse of food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
Comments:
Violations from previous inspection corrected. Improvements noted.

February 19, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Follow up on refrigeration on 3-4-08.

February 05, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Provided and discussed the following; 2007 Food code changes, cover letter from EH manager, operator health guide for exclusion and restriction of employee’s, 3 A’s of safe employee health practices, guide for employee’s to identify the top 4 reportable diseases and symptoms, emergency guidelines for food establishments, and the 2008 food handlers training schedule. Reinspection scheduled for 2-19-08 for compliance with the above items.

August 17, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

May 01, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Certified to open. Violations from previous inspections corrected. Permit Issued

April 27, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit not issued due to outstanding violations.

April 25, 2007 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
Permit to operate will be issued when the above pre-existing violations are corrected.

April 25, 2007 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
Permit to operate will be issued when the above pre-existing violations are corrected.

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