Uptown Cafe, 3120 Fairview Park Dr, #100, Falls Church, VA 22042 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Uptown Cafe
Address: 3120 Fairview Park Dr, #100, Falls Church, VA 22042
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 956-6007
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 12/02/2015
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Inspection findings

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Type
  • Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, the chlorine-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the 3 comp. sink with a concentration of 0.0 ppm total chlorine. No sanitizer in any of 3 compartment sink vats and residual water from just finished dish washing shows no sanitizer on food tubs.
    Correction: A chlorine-based sanitizing solution shall have a minimum concentration of at least 50 to100 ppm total chlorine when tested using the appropriate test kit. CORRECTED. ORAL & WRITTEN INFO. PROVIDED.
12/02/2015Risk Factor
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Environmental health specialist (EHS) discussed employee health, hand washing policy, glove use, cooling procedures and cleaning schedule. EHS provided glove use information, cooling information, information on cooking temperatures and certified food manager information.
EHS observed push buttons on the self-serve soda dispensing machine were installed per comment from pre-opening inspection.
  • Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: sliced melons and fruit
    Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chopped steak inside of 3dr prep cooler and rice inside of walk-in cooler
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. Chopped steak was relocated to the freezer to cool down and rice was discarded at time of inspection.
  • Food Temp Meas Device with Small-Diameter Probe, when Required
    Observation: The certified food manager could not provide a small diameter food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: A small diameter metal-stemmed probe food thermometer shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature of thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.
  • Sanitizer Test Kit Required
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a BLEACH test kit.
05/21/2015Routine
PREOPERATIONAL FINAL INSPECTION
*Approval for a Health Department Permit is hereby granted. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until official permit is delivered to you. No equipment changes / replacements / additions are allowed without approval by Health Department.
*Install "Push Buttons" on the self-serve soda dispensing machine before use.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/17/2015Pre-Opening

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