Al's Steak House, 1504 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Al's Steak House
Address: 1504 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: Jul 13, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

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Details / Comments

  • 2-201.11 - Critical Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that establishment's employee health policy is not in compliance with food regulations because the employees did not sign the agreement.
  • 2-402.11(A) - Observed employee not wearing a hair restraint.
  • 4-501.12 - Observed the cutting board in need of resurfacing in the meat room.
  • 6-303.11(A) - Observed burnt light bulb in the dry storage.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed hole at the junction of wall/floors under the bread shelf.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed floors in need of cleaning in the back kitchen.
July 13, 2009Routine15Details / Comments
4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the reach-in Pepsi refrigerators.January 13, 2009Routine10Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Corrected During Inspection Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the reach-in refrigerator refrigeration unit.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-403.11D - Critical Repeat The meat balls was not reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the slicer.
  • 6-501.12A - The floor in the prep area was noted in need of cleaning.
July 15, 2008Routine24Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 02, 2008Routine00Details / Comments
3-403.11D - Critical The meatballs must be reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.January 03, 2008Routine10Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Whole shell eggs improperly stored on top of tomatoes.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Tomatoes are cold holding at 43°F.
  • 4-501.11B - The door of the freezer chest is damaged.
July 10, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the utensil lid is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. The lid is chipped.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Kenmore freezer (back kitchen and cutting station).
January 08, 2007Routine02Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3-307.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed a customer entering into the kitchen to wash hands.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Observed salami cold holding at 51F.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the Kenmore freezer.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Observed prep cooler registering its ambient temperature at 50F.
  • 6-501.12A - Observed ceilng in need of cleaning in the dry storage room. Observed spray-hose at the 3-vat sink in need of cleaning.
  • 7-209.11 - Observed a pair of tennis shoes stored next to bread.
September 27, 2006Routine35Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Observed salami cold holding at 50F.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Observed prep cooler registering its ambient temperature at 50F.
  • 4-903.11A3 - Observed a box of "portion cups" stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
June 23, 2006Routine12Details / Comments
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed cardboard box used as liner inside the meat display cooler.
  • 6-501.11 - Physical structure is not maintained in good repair: floor tiles damaged in the meat section.
March 09, 2006Routine02Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Observed PHFs cold holding at improper temperature.
  • 4-203.12B - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device located in the meat cooler is not accurate.
  • 4-501.11A - Observed the following equipment observed in a state of disrepair and damaged:1. True cooler cold holding its ambient temperature at 50F.2. Shelving units inside the meat cooler are rusted.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the main kitchen.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-201.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Container of Windex stored next to pickled food item.
November 28, 2005Routine45Details / Comments
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) along the meat slicer are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
August 11, 2005Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate light was noted in the storage area.
  • 6-501.11 - Physical structure is not maintained in good repair:1. coving strips not intact near the hood system and back storage area.2. holes on the wall near handsink.3. ceiling cracked above bread storage area.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
May 02, 2005Routine23Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. No food handlers wearing hair restraints. Ticket may be issued on future repeat violations.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. Vegetable oil not labeled.
  • 4-204.112D - Repeat The temperature measuring device located sandwich unit and freezer chest units (2) are not easily readable.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate light was noted in the center storage area and rear prep area.
January 11, 2005Routine04Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 6-501.11 - Floor in slicer room is not maintained in good repair.
  • 4-204.112D - Repeat The temperature measuring device located 2 freezer chest and sandwich box is not easily readable.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections under the front handsink piping are leaking.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Pepsi (N) 50F, sandwich unit 49F (top was open) was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
September 27, 2004Routine05Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11A - Sandwich box was 45F.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers, oils.
  • 4-204.112D - Repeat The temperature measuring device located in the sandwich unit and the freezer chests are not easily readable.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The 4-door refrigerator's shelves are rusting.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: area under the grill.
June 14, 2004Routine05Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 6-301.11 - No soap provided at restroom handsink or rear prep handsink.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers, oil.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezer chests.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat Refrigerator shelves in 4-door refrigerator rusty.
February 09, 2004Routine05Details / Comments
  • 4-204.112D - Repeat The temperature measuring device located freezer chest is not easily readable.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat The two Pepsi refrigerators was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged, one was 48F and one was 44F.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers, oil
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 11-2-11 -
October 24, 2003Routine05Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-204.112D - The temperature measuring device located in white chest freezer and sandwich unitis not easily readable. Attach thermometer so it is easily readable and in the warmest area (front).
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The shelves of the 4-door refrigerator is rusting.
  • 6-501.11 - Restroom window sill paint peeling.
  • 5-501.113B - Outside refuse container was uncovered. Grease barrel uncovered.
June 12, 2003Routine06Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers, oil
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (stored in soapy water not sanitizing solution.)
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can operner.
  • 6-501.12A - Toilet door (inside), toilet was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-501.11B - The shelve of the sliding door refrigerator are rusty.
  • 4-204.112A1 - The temperature measuring device in the sandwich unit was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 4-501.11A - Sandwich unit 45F (must be 41F or below).
February 20, 2003Routine17Details / Comments

July 13, 2009 (Routine)


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January 13, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the reach-in Pepsi refrigerators.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

July 15, 2008 (Routine)


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July 02, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
The restaurant is closed this week for vacation.

January 03, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 3-403.11D - Critical The meatballs must be reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
Rapidly reheat food for hot holding to 165°F or above within 2 hours.

July 10, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The 3 door reach-in refrigerator is not holding required temperature.

January 08, 2007 (Routine)


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September 27, 2006 (Routine)


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June 23, 2006 (Routine)


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March 09, 2006 (Routine)


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November 28, 2005 (Routine)


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August 11, 2005 (Routine)


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Great improvement.

May 02, 2005 (Routine)


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January 11, 2005 (Routine)


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September 27, 2004 (Routine)


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June 14, 2004 (Routine)


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February 09, 2004 (Routine)


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October 24, 2003 (Routine)


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February 20, 2003 (Routine)


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