Yankee Coffee Shop, 2557 S Crater Rd, Ste A, Petersburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

April 27, 2009 (Routine)

Violation: 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the hand wash sink are leaking.
Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.

October 30, 2008 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands and change gloves after changing duties.
  Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
• 2350 ii - The sink basin at the hand wash sink is slow to drain.
  Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• 3100 - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions
  Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions

May 21, 2008 (Routine)

Violations:

• 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the food prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the rack of dishes preventing its use.
• 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical There was no sanitizer in the sanitize section of the three compartment sink. Sanitizer bucket was empty.
  After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.

May 03, 2007 (Routine)

Violation: 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands and change single use gloves when changing from one task to another.
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.

October 30, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. (toast)
  Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
• 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surfaces of the refrigerator shelving is rusted/corroded and is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
• 1570 - Repeat Make up bar lid was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  Repair the make up bar lid 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 lid, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 1570 - Repeat The door gaskets of the make up bar refrigerator and True reach in refrigerator were damaged.
  Repair or replace the refrigerator door gaskets in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1790 - Repeat The food contact equipment surface of the oven were observed in need of cleaning.
  Clean the food contact surface of the oven to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
• 1800 - Repeat The following non food contact surfaces were observed in need of cleaning: insides of all refrigerators and freezers, gaskets of all refrigerators and freezers, hood filters, shelving throughout facility (including in refrigerators and freezers), tops and sides of equipment (fryers, oven, refrigerators, etc.) etc.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 2250 - Repeat There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  Install a utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
• 2810 - Repeat Wall or wall covering in storage room is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  Repair or replace wall or wall covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
• 2890 - Repeat Light bulbs in food prep area are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
• 2920 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. 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.
• 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
• 3100 - Repeat Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions
  Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions
• 3170 - Repeat Wall behind dishwasher is damaged. Walls in several areas of food prep are damaged. Light cover missing in mens restroom. Wall in womens restroom is damaged.
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. PIC stated walls should be repaired by 12/31/06.
• 3180 - Repeat Wall and ceiling near entrance to dining area was observed in need of cleaning (dust).
  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.

Comments:
Critical violation was corrected during inspection. All non-critical violations should be corrected ASAP and before 1/30/07.

April 05, 2006 (Routine)

Violations:

• 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 140F and the container.
• 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (containers of sweetner, etc.)
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
• 1100 - Repeat The food contact surfaces of some of the plates are not smooth, contain cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  Repair or replace the plates to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris.
• 1150 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the shelving in the refrigerator is rusted/corroded and is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
• 1570 - Make up bar lid was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  Repair the make up bar lid 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 make up bar lid, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 1570 - The door gasket of the make up bar refrigerator is damaged.
  Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1750 - The bulk milk container tube was observed not cut on the diagonal (45 degree angle).
  The bulk milk container tube shall be cut on the diagonal to extend no more than 1 inch from the dispensing head to prevent contamination and to allow drainage of the tube.
• 1750 - The bulk milk container tube was observed extending more than 1 inch from the chilled dispensing head.
  The bulk milk container tube shall be cut on the diagonal to extend no more than 1 inch from the dispensing head to prevent contamination and to allow drainage of the tube.
• 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
• 1790 - The non food contact surfaces of the oven was observed in need of cleaning.
  Clean the non food contact surfaces of the oven to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
• 1800 - Repeat The following non food contact surfaces were observed in need of cleaning: insides of all refrigerators and freezers (food spillage, frost), gaskets of all refrigerators and freezers, fryer hood filters, shelving, tops and sides of all equipment, etc.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 2000 - Clean plates were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
• 2250 - There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  Install a utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.
• 2640 - The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its lid.
  Replace the missing cover of the outside refuse container with one that is a tight fit.
• 2750 - Grease barrel is dirty.
  Refuse containers are to be cleaned at a frequency that prevents the container from becoming an attractant to pests.
• 2810 - Wall or wall covering in storage room is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  Repair or replace wall or wall covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
• 2890 - Light bulb in storage room is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
• 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. 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.
• 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
• 3100 - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions.
  Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees clothing and other possessions
• 3170 - Repeat Wall behind dishwasher is damaged. Walls in several areas of food prep are damaged. Wall in womens restroom is damaged. LIght cover is missing in mens restroom.
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 3180 - Walls in food prep area were observed in need of cleaning.
  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.
• 3380 - Critical Sanitizing solution in wiping cloth buckets were observed at a concentration of< 10 ppm
  Wiping cloths should be stored in a sanitizing solution of 50-100 ppm. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Comments:
Critical violation was corrected during inspection. All non-critical violations should be corrected ASAP and before 7/5/06.

June 15, 2005 (Routine)

Violations:

• 1100 - The food contact surface of several plates are not smooth, contain cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  Repair or replace the plates to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris.
• 1570 - Duct tape used to repair all three freezers.
  Repair the freezers 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 freezers, replace them with ones that meet the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 1800 - The following non food contact surfaces were observed in need of cleaning: insides of all refrigerators and freezers, hood filters, shelving throughout facility, tops and sides of equipment, etc.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 3170 - Wall in womens bathroom is damaged.
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Comments:
All non-critical violations should be corrected ASAP and before 9/15/05.