Restaurant: Academy of Early Learning
Address: 3560 Chester Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 340-7228
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: Aug 12, 2009
0380 - Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the required temperatures and holding times for the following conditions of potentially hazardous food: (1) Refrigerated storage, (2) Hot holding, (3) Cooling, and (4) Reheating.
0820 - Critical Milk cold holding at improper temperatures.
1570 - White noncommercial type reach-in refrigerator not cold holding at proper temperatures below 41 degree f.
1890 - Critical The food-contact surfaces not being adequately sanitized. No sanitizer in final rinse water.
0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
0470 - Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). (eggs.)
0840 - Critical According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) milk in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded three days ago.
2310 B - The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Hang dry wet towel.
2890 - Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Employee's drink in refrigerator.
1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
2310 B - The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Hang dry wet towel.
2890 - Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Employee's drink in refrigerator.
1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
3180 - The ceiling vent in the kitchen is noted 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.
2890 - Light bulb in the Kenmore refrigerator is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
February 04, 2009 (Routine)
Violation: 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the Kenmore and Maytag freezers. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
Comments:
Violation discussed for correction.
July 09, 2008 (Routine)
Violation: 0380 - Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans) Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
Comments:
Discussed violation for correction. Employee health policy discussed implemenatation. Keep up the good work.
January 07, 2008 (Routine)
Violation: 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration. Use a chlorine sanitizer chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
July 23, 2007 (Routine)
Comments:
No violations noted.
April 17, 2007 (Routine)
Violation: 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
Comments:
Above discussed for corrective action
December 04, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the required temperatures and holding times for the following conditions of potentially hazardous food: (1) Refrigerated storage, (2) Hot holding, (3) Cooling, and (4) Reheating. Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
0820 - Critical Milk cold holding at improper temperatures. Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F (45F) or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
1570 - White noncommercial type reach-in refrigerator not cold holding at proper temperatures below 41 degree f. Repair the reach-in 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 reach-in, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
1890 - Critical The food-contact surfaces not being adequately sanitized. No sanitizer in final rinse water. After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
Comments:
Critical violations discussed for immediate correction/Other violations discussed for corrective action.
June 05, 2006 (Routine)
Violation: 3180 - Electric fan metal guard dusty in the kitchen noted 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.
Comments:
Violations discussed for immediate correction.
February 02, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
1320 - Corrected During Inspection The temperature measuring device located freezer is not easily readable. Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
2000 - Clean kitchenware were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward. Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
Comments:
violations discussed and or corrected during inspection/health permit issued.
October 17, 2005 (Routine)
Violation: 0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected during inspection.
June 20, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0470 - Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). (eggs.) Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
0840 - Critical According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) milk in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded three days ago. Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date after opening. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected during inspection.
February 11, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) milk and pizza in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the counter has accumulations of grime and debris. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
2660 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall. Provide a cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected during inspection.
February 11, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) milk and pizza in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the counter has accumulations of grime and debris. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
2660 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall. Provide a cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected during inspection.
November 12, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
2310 B - The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Hang dry wet towel. The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
2890 - Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Employee's drink in refrigerator. Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
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.
Comments:
Violations discussed with facility manager/serving ready to eat or oven cook food only at this facility. Metal stem food thermometer and chlorine test strips both verified and available during inspection.
November 12, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
2310 B - The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Hang dry wet towel. The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
2890 - Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Employee's drink in refrigerator. Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
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.
Comments:
Violations discussed with facility manager/serving ready to eat or oven cook food only at this facility. Metal stem food thermometer and chlorine test strips both verified and available during inspection.
August 10, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
1930 - Soiled linens were found stored in a location that may directly or indirectly contaminate food or food-contact surfaces. CORRECTED Store soiled linens in appropriate receptacles to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces.
0480 - Unlabeled food containers, sugar. CORRECTED Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
Comments:
Violation discussed with owner and or corrected. All food eaten or discarded, no left overs. Lunch: turkey sandwich, chips, carrots.
August 10, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
1930 - Soiled linens were found stored in a location that may directly or indirectly contaminate food or food-contact surfaces. CORRECTED Store soiled linens in appropriate receptacles to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces.
0480 - Unlabeled food containers, sugar. CORRECTED Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
Comments:
Violation discussed with owner and or corrected. All food eaten or discarded, no left overs. Lunch: turkey sandwich, chips, carrots.
May 10, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
1900 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin. CORRECTED Provide sanitizer at proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen. CORRECTED Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
0070 - Personnel entering the food preparation, food storage, and/or warewashing areas are not in compliance with this Regulation. Establish a barrier to food contamination by Informing employees, delivery and maintenance persons and pesticide applicators to comply with this Regulation when entering areas of the food establishment where food and food contact items are exposed. Individuals present in areas of a food establishment where food and food contact items are exposed presents a potential contamination risk.
Comments:
Violations discussed with owner and corrected.
May 10, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
1900 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin. CORRECTED Provide sanitizer at proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen. CORRECTED Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
0070 - Personnel entering the food preparation, food storage, and/or warewashing areas are not in compliance with this Regulation. Establish a barrier to food contamination by Informing employees, delivery and maintenance persons and pesticide applicators to comply with this Regulation when entering areas of the food establishment where food and food contact items are exposed. Individuals present in areas of a food establishment where food and food contact items are exposed presents a potential contamination risk.
Comments:
Violations discussed with owner and corrected.
February 10, 2004 (Other)
Violation: 2000 - Tray were found stored behind the faucet. CORRECTED Store trays in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
Comments:
Violation corrected by owner.
February 10, 2004 (Other)
Violation: 2000 - Tray were found stored behind the faucet. CORRECTED Store trays in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
Comments:
Violation corrected by owner.
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