a la Carte Cafe', 123 South Chestnut Street, Suite 110, Marion, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: a la Carte Cafe'
Address: 123 South Chestnut Street, Suite 110, Marion, Virginia
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Feb 5, 2009

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Inspection Date

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  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor - also food contact equipment.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: refrigeration units and cup trays. Feb. 5 - the walk-in refrigeration unit shelving was still dirty. The unit was going to be closed down to replace wall coverings, etc. (mildew).
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: general cleaning of shelves.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single-service items were found stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 2020 A (Utensils) - Repeat Cleaned and sanitized utensils not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination.
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor wall/ceiling/attached shelving materials located in the kitchen, storage, and walk-in areas do not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents - gap at the back door.
  • 3180 - Repeat The following physical structures are noted in need of cleaning: exhaust hood and walls (where needed). Mildew on walls in the walk-in.
  • 3180 (Toilet Rooms) - Repeat Fixtures in the toilet rooms are in need of cleaning - base of toilets and vents.
  • 3300 - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
February 05, 2009Follow-up19Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Plastic bags of raw chicken in a open container stored beside of bags of bread and over cheese.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor - also food contact equipment.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: refrigeration units and cup trays.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: general cleaning of shelves.
  • 2000 - Single-service items were found stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 2020 A (Utensils) - Cleaned and sanitized utensils not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination.
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor wall/ceiling/attached shelving materials located in the kitchen, storage, and walk-in areas do not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents - gap at the back door.
  • 3180 - Repeat The following physical structures are noted in need of cleaning: exhaust hood and walls (where needed). Mildew on walls in the walk-in.
  • 3180 (Toilet Rooms) - Fixtures in the toilet rooms are in need of cleaning - base of toilets and vents.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
December 02, 2008Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor - also food contact equipment.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical @FOOD@ cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0840 - Critical According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and tuna salads in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 3 days ago for chicken salad and 1 day ago for the tuna salad.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the bar area - crevices, raw wood are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1620 - The compartment(s) of the manual warewashing sink was observed used for handwashing activity.
  • 1730 - Melted utensils were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: utensils/holders.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelves.
  • 2000 - Repeat There are no splashguards on the handsink - tables with food preparation items are located adjacent to the sink. Also, there are utensils, etc. located in containers above the handsink where they may be splashed when handwashing. Tongs were placed on the door of stove. Pots and pans were stored upright.
  • 2020 - Utensils were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2190 - There was no hot water at the handwashing sink.
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor wall/ceiling/attached shelving materials located in the storage area does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent - mildew on these surfaces.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents - gap at the back door.
  • 3180 - Repeat The walls were noted in need of cleaning.
December 20, 2007Routine311Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 - Critical An employee observed reusing a utensil to taste food.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 - Critical Refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the towel rack is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the cups is not accessible for cleaning and inspection.
  • 1570 - Handsink was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: fan, shelves and racks, can opener, ice machine, freezer, refrigerator, deep fryer, cups and trays, glasses and dessert refrigerator, bar freezer, all equipment.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean pots and pans were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located at kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - Ceiling is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floors and walls noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3290 - Mops and brooms noted to be stored in such a way that it is contaminating equipment.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of spray bottles are not properly labeled.
June 19, 2006Routine615Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: shelves in walk-in.
December 07, 2005Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelf cabinet for handsink is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. Storage shelves cleaned and painted in storage room.
  • 1100 - Repeat The food contact surface of the food contact surfaces is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned. Do not use wood block knife holder, cloth utensil holders, remove cloth out of refrigerator n waitress area and on shelves - smooth, cleanable surfaces, pie case - remove paper.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: utensils and holders, ultra vection oven, plastic trays for glasses and cups, pie case fan screen, shelves, outside of equipment fryers, microwaves, dish cart, refrigator in waitress area, outside of ice cooler.
  • 2000 - Repeat Stone pots and pans were found stored upside down on clean surface to prevent accumulation of dust and debris.
  • 2020 - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored cleanable container with the handles up.
  • 2030 - Outer opening protected against insect/rodent entry storage room outside door.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2790 - Repeat The outer screen door wall material does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbentWalk-in - walls and ceiling shall be smooth and cleanable resideue on walls and ceiling - raw wood sealed in walk-in to be cleanable.
  • 2890 - Light bulb over cooking and preperation area (hood area) not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is provided with a self-closing door but men's closure is detached - repair and keep closed.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floors are not maintained in good repair at doorway into kitchen rough concrete on floor at walk-in - smooth raw wood under hot water heater must be smooth and cleanable.Walls - shall be maintained in good repair behind dishwashing area, handsink and selse where in kitchen where paint is bubbling and chipping, reapair wall in storage room ( drainage must be fixed on roof), raw wood on outside of walk-in door sealed.
  • 3180 - Repeat Cleaning Physical Facilities - clean the following: conduit and pipes under exhaust hood, walls behind cooking and preparation areas, floors - under equipment and along walls, ledges at handsink, restroom exhaust fans in need of cleaning.
April 07, 2005Routine112Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 0580 - Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0820 - Critical Observed Deli cooler out of temperature 50 degrees. Tuna Salad 48, Ham 57.
August 26, 2003Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 0580 - Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0820 - Critical Observed Deli cooler out of temperature 50 degrees. Tuna Salad 48, Ham 57.
August 26, 2003Routine13Details / Comments
  • 1580 - The cutting board along is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing sink.
  • 0540 - Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1700 - Critical Wiping cloths must be stored in bleach water between use (sanitizer)
  • 2000 - Pots & pans were not upside down.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves had accumulations of grime and debris as well as shelf under toaster.
  • 1100 - Wood blocks were used to store knives - uncleanable. Netting under glasses is not cleanable. Ice cooler has broken surface inside.
  • 3180 - Cleaning physical facility - clean the following: Wall behind cooking & preparation area, exhaust good, floor in utility area, air conditioner. Clean floor behind plumbing - dishwasher area.
  • 3170 - Walls - seal & paint where paint has come off.
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located under hot water heater does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
  • 0470 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Raw chicken & hamburger stored in Delfield refrigerator on top of processed foods (crab).
  • 1150 - Plastic containers used for food must be food grade containers (hair solution containers) not food grade. Duct tape not a cleanable surface.
  • 0960 1 - Critical Food contact surfaces - Basket with cloth is not a cleanable surface for cups or lids. Do not use towels under drinking glasses. Do not use paper towels under cups @ coffee area. Do not re-use paper cups for storage.
May 06, 2003Routine410Details / Comments
  • 1580 - The cutting board along is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing sink.
  • 0540 - Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1700 - Critical Wiping cloths must be stored in bleach water between use (sanitizer)
  • 2000 - Pots & pans were not upside down.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves had accumulations of grime and debris as well as shelf under toaster.
  • 1100 - Wood blocks were used to store knives - uncleanable. Netting under glasses is not cleanable. Ice cooler has broken surface inside.
  • 3180 - Cleaning physical facility - clean the following: Wall behind cooking & preparation area, exhaust good, floor in utility area, air conditioner. Clean floor behind plumbing - dishwasher area.
  • 3170 - Walls - seal & paint where paint has come off.
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located under hot water heater does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
  • 0470 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Raw chicken & hamburger stored in Delfield refrigerator on top of processed foods (crab).
  • 1150 - Plastic containers used for food must be food grade containers (hair solution containers) not food grade. Duct tape not a cleanable surface.
  • 0960 1 - Critical Food contact surfaces - Basket with cloth is not a cleanable surface for cups or lids. Do not use towels under drinking glasses. Do not use paper towels under cups @ coffee area. Do not re-use paper cups for storage.
May 06, 2003Routine410Details / Comments

February 05, 2009 (Follow-up)


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December 02, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed handling, temperatures and proper cooling and reheating.

December 20, 2007 (Routine)


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June 19, 2006 (Routine)


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December 07, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


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April 07, 2005 (Routine)


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August 26, 2003 (Routine)


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MARK ALL HAZARDOUS FOOD BY DATE AND THROW AWAY DATE.

August 26, 2003 (Routine)


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MARK ALL HAZARDOUS FOOD BY DATE AND THROW AWAY DATE.

May 06, 2003 (Routine)


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May 06, 2003 (Routine)


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