Aladdin's Eatery, 4044 S 28th St, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Aladdin's Eatery
Address: 4044 S 28th St, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 894-4401
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: Jul 30, 2009

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3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Diced tomatoes at 50 F and haft and haft creamer at 50 F inside the prep table.July 30, 2009Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cubed chicken cold holding in top of 2 door line prep observed at 51oF.. CORRECTED>>Moved away from panini grill.
  • 4-402.11 - Repeat The caulking at teh ware washing table is moldy and in disrepair.
  • 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 and/or is not clearly visible to food employees. No handwashing signage in employee toilet.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food. Several lights out throughout kitchen area.
  • 6-501.11 - The FRP wall board is peeling in emp;oyee toilet.
  • 6-501.14 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not clean and/or filters are not changed. Exhaust fan cover in men's toilet is in need of cleaning.
  • 8-304.11 - The permit is not posted in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
February 11, 2009Routine16Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Repeat Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands (cook touched beef wrap with bare hands after removing from the pannini press).
October 20, 2008Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.1. Raw tuna was observed stored over peas and Rabeh (made with cooked beef ) inside the "True" freezer.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Containers of spices, rice, and a variety of chopped nuts are not identified with the common name of the food.
  • 3-304.11 - Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils.1. Bottom surface of container with chopped walnuts was observed in direct contact with chopped parsley inside the "True" 1 door prep refrigerator.
  • 3-304.12 - Food preparation and dispensing utensils are improperly stored.1. Bowls without handles were observed being used as a scoop for the salt in the dry storage room and the salt and pepper in the serving line.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration; and/or not laundered daily.1. Various wiping cloths were observed under cutting boards and on equipment surfaces.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods were found cold holding at improper temperatures:1. Cooked diced chicken at 52oF and Hummus at 46oF in the center "True" 2 door prep refrigerator.
  • 3-501.18A - Critical The green beans in sauce exceeds the temperature and time combination, does not bear a date or day, and/or is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds the temperature and time combination.1. A container with green beans in sauce prepared and dated on 6/7/08 was observed inside the "True" 2 door prep. The green beans in sauce exceeded the temperature and time combination.
  • 4-101.19 - The nonfood-contact surface of the aluminum paper used to line the grease catching tray of both the stove and grill is not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The "Kenmore" household microwave oven located in the food service waiting area is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-402.11 - The seal of the spray sink by the mechanical warewasher was observed in need of caulking.
  • 4-501.11 - The following equipment is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design:1. The "True" 2 door prep refrigerator is not able to refrigerate to 41oF or less.2. The gasket of the "True" 2 door prep refrigerator to the right was observed broken.3. Ice bin located at wait area is leaking.
  • 5-501.113 - Repeat Receptacles and/or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and/or returnables kept outside the food establishment are not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.1. Both the outside grease barrel and dumpster were observed uncovered.
  • 6-303.11 - The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food.1. One light is out in the hood over the grill.
  • 6-303.11 - The light intensity is below 20 foot candles the mopsink room and area by the warewashing room. A couple of ceiling lights are out.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.1. A spray bottle containing a clear liquid hanging on the shelf by the "True" 2 door prep unit was observed unlabeled.2. A spray bottle containing a light green liquid found in the warewashing room was observed unlabeled.
June 18, 2008Routine69Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The certified food manager (CFM) was unable to identify the "Five Big" foodborne illnesses and the correct concentration of chlorine for the three compartment sink.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Repeat Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.1. A waitress was observed slicing lemons, for customer's drinking water, with her bare hands.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical The following foods were observed cold holding at the improper temperature:1. Cooked Chickpeas at 49F in the walk-in cooler (Recommend using shallower pans or reduce the amounts in the gallon buckets)2. Falafel at 47F in the True two door prep unit #2 (middle unit).
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Equipment used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.1. The fan guards in the Kolpak walk-in cooler was observed with excessive quantities of dirt and dust.
December 28, 2007Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled bulk food containers.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Utensils are stored in food bins on prep unit with handles touching food.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Wet wiping cloths stored on counters.
  • 3-305.11 - Tahini and cases of bottled water stored on the floor in stock room.Bags of pita bread stored on floor in walk in refrigerator.
  • 3-401.11A1 - Critical The tuna was not cooked to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. Order of tuna observed cooked to 115oF.
  • 3-501.16 - Critical Repeat Large container of cooked chicken breasts observed on counter at 99oF.
  • 3-602.11 - Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled in accordance with law. Cookies, brownies, etc. wrapped in cellophane and for sale on cash register counter are unlabelled.
  • 4-201.11 - The Kenmore non-commercial microwave is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
  • 5-501.113 - Repeat Outside grease barrel was uncovered.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat No handwashing signage in men's and women's restrooms.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of chemical spray bottles are not properly labeled.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
March 22, 2007Routine58Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The personnel is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Tuna over eggplant in the walk in refrigerator and raw beef over turkey in prep refrigerator #2.
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled food containers. The water spray bottle is not labelled.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Knives stored wedged between prep refrigerators and counters.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean plastic cutlery were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward (by the pick up area).
  • 5-205.11 - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing stations in the kitchen are being used as a dump station.
  • 5-501.113 - Repeat Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 5-501.114 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
  • 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. Handwashing signs are missing from the customer rest-rooms.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of bleach in a spray bottle are not properly labeled.
August 23, 2006Routine47Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Repeat The scoop handle was found in the ice in the ice machine.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Spray bottles with water in them by the grill are not labeled.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Wiping clothes are not being stored in a sanitizer solution after use. Numerous clothes were seen sitting out by the grill area.
  • 3-501.16 - Critical Chicken left out on the toaster hot holding at 130oF should be reheated.
  • 4-501.116 - The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution in the wipe cloth buckets.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda nozzle.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 4-501.114)
  • 4-901.11 - Plastic tubs were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 5-205.15B - The spray nozzle leaks.
  • 5-501.113 - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of a yellow liquid and another one of a green liquid by the dishwasher are not properly labeled.
  • 7-202.11 - Critical Hot Shotz Ant and Roach spray was found in the establishment and is not required for the maintenance and operation of the food establishment.
April 04, 2006Routine66Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.Chef handling falafel and green onions with bare hands.
  • 3-302.12 - Spray bottles with water are not labeled.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use.Utensils found in standing water.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving (downstaris and under vacuums) is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the beer/wine cooler.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the prep units and work tables are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: hood filters are greasy, fan guards inside beer/wine cooler, lime build up on the dishwasher.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener, soda nozzles.
  • 4-903.11 - Bags of charcoal stored on the floor in the back.
  • 5-501.115 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.Grease and spilled trash on the pavement around the dumpster.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.Front doors are propped open.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the warewash room (overhead lights are out).
  • 6-501.11 - Ceiling tile sagging in the back over the mop sink.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist.Flies noted in the facility.
  • 6-501.12 - Wall juncture along the sprayer sink is moldy (caulking).
September 08, 2005Routine--Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.Chef handling falafel and green onions with bare hands.
  • 3-302.12 - Spray bottles with water are not labeled.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use.Utensils found in standing water.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving (downstaris and under vacuums) is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the beer/wine cooler.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the prep units and work tables are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: hood filters are greasy, fan guards inside beer/wine cooler, lime build up on the dishwasher.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener, soda nozzles.
  • 4-903.11 - Bags of charcoal stored on the floor in the back.
  • 5-501.115 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.Grease and spilled trash on the pavement around the dumpster.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.Front doors are propped open.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the warewash room (overhead lights are out).
  • 6-501.11 - Ceiling tile sagging in the back over the mop sink.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist.Flies noted in the facility.
  • 6-501.12 - Wall juncture along the sprayer sink is moldy (caulking).
September 08, 2005Routine--Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Utensils stored in room temperature water.
  • 4-101.19A - Repeat A wood crate and wood shelving used downstairs.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving downstairs are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the glass door beer refrigerator.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) by the hood on the prep refrigertor and by the walkin refrigerator are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Dishracks were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the storage downstairs.
  • 5-501.17 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the employees room stall.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted under the hood (one light out).
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the walkin refrigerator.
April 28, 2005Routine08Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Utensils stored in room temperature water.
  • 4-101.19A - Repeat A wood crate and wood shelving used downstairs.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving downstairs are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the glass door beer refrigerator.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) by the hood on the prep refrigertor and by the walkin refrigerator are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Dishracks were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the storage downstairs.
  • 5-501.17 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the employees room stall.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted under the hood (one light out).
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the walkin refrigerator.
April 28, 2005Routine08Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An improper scoop was found in the salt container.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers (salt).
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor (Pots of chick peas and boxes of oil).
  • 3-501.14 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chili soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria (It was found at 57oF in the walk-in refrigerator in a 10 gallon bucket; it was cooked the previous day).
  • 4-101.19A - A wooden spoon/paddle is used as a food contact surface.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving in the downstairs storage room are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-502.13 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: top of the dish machine.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Boxes of cleaning supplies and dish machine racks were found not stored 6 inches above the floor.
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the 3-part sink piping are leaking.
  • 5-205.15B - The counter hand sink faucet fixture by the juicer was noted damaged and/or in poor repair.
  • 5-501.17 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies rest-room.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the "True" 2-door freezer.
January 26, 2005Routine210Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An improper scoop was found in the salt container.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers (salt).
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor (Pots of chick peas and boxes of oil).
  • 3-501.14 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chili soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria (It was found at 57oF in the walk-in refrigerator in a 10 gallon bucket; it was cooked the previous day).
  • 4-101.19A - A wooden spoon/paddle is used as a food contact surface.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving in the downstairs storage room are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-502.13 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: top of the dish machine.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Boxes of cleaning supplies and dish machine racks were found not stored 6 inches above the floor.
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the 3-part sink piping are leaking.
  • 5-205.15B - The counter hand sink faucet fixture by the juicer was noted damaged and/or in poor repair.
  • 5-501.17 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies rest-room.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the "True" 2-door freezer.
January 26, 2005Routine210Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the two kitchen handsinks piping are leaking.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crate used as shelving is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floor in the downstairs storage room was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111 - Repeat Mouse harborage conditions exist in the downstairs storage room.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the "True" 2-door freezer.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An employee was observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food (pita bread) with their bare hands.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat The dish machine racks and boxes of beer were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination on the floor.
  • 5-501.113 - Repeat The strip mall trash compactor door, the grease dumpster lid and the cardboard dumpster lid were found open.
September 20, 2004Routine17Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the two kitchen handsinks piping are leaking.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crate used as shelving is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floor in the downstairs storage room was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111 - Repeat Mouse harborage conditions exist in the downstairs storage room.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the "True" 2-door freezer.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An employee was observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food (pita bread) with their bare hands.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat The dish machine racks and boxes of beer were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination on the floor.
  • 5-501.113 - Repeat The strip mall trash compactor door, the grease dumpster lid and the cardboard dumpster lid were found open.
September 20, 2004Routine17Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Some prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat chicken in walkin cooler held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw meat stored over cooked food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Some mouse droppings on floor in storage room and at the water heater.
  • 4-501.114 - Critical Dish machine not ejecting sanitizer.
  • 6-501.12 - Storage room floor and floor around water heater in need of cleaning.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Some bulk food containers not labeled.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crates used as shelving.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting boards along the prep refrigerators are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-501.11 - Prep refrigerator top cover missing handle.
  • 4-903.11 - Some dish racks were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat One light out in the walkin cooler.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at one kitchen handsink.
  • 4-204.112 - Thermometers in prep refrigerators not visible (Corrected).
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use (Corrected).
April 13, 2004Routine410Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Some prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat chicken in walkin cooler held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw meat stored over cooked food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Some mouse droppings on floor in storage room and at the water heater.
  • 4-501.114 - Critical Dish machine not ejecting sanitizer.
  • 6-501.12 - Storage room floor and floor around water heater in need of cleaning.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Some bulk food containers not labeled.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crates used as shelving.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting boards along the prep refrigerators are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-501.11 - Prep refrigerator top cover missing handle.
  • 4-903.11 - Some dish racks were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat One light out in the walkin cooler.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at one kitchen handsink.
  • 4-204.112 - Thermometers in prep refrigerators not visible (Corrected).
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use (Corrected).
April 13, 2004Routine410Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat A bottle of garlic and oil by the grill was out at room temperature.
  • 4-502.13 - Manufacturer containers (buckets) were observed reused for the storage of food (soups, sauces).
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist. Mouse droppings were observed on the dry storage room floor. Fruit flies were observed at the mop sink.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving by the mop sink are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 6-501.11 - The patch work by the hand sink in the women's restroom is not finished.
  • 3-501.14 - Critical A container of rice prepared last night was found at 47oF with its lid on that had condensation, noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria (The food was discarded).
  • 4-901.11 - Containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 5-501.113 - The strip mall outside grease barrel was found uncovered, and the cardboard dumpster was found with its lids missing.r
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths were found in a solution not at the proper sanitizer level (Corrected-on-site).
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (the handsink by the steamtable).
  • 3-501.15 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 3-501.15 - Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not to allow for maximum heat transfer.
  • 3-403.11 - Critical The chili, lentals, and vegetable soup were not reheated in the microwave oven to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria before they were placed in the steamtable (Corrected-on-site).
  • 5-501.16 - The grease barrel is full and without a lid and pending rain it will overflow.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents (the front doors were proped open) (Corrected-on-site).
November 19, 2003Routine311Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat A bottle of garlic and oil by the grill was out at room temperature.
  • 4-502.13 - Manufacturer containers (buckets) were observed reused for the storage of food (soups, sauces).
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist. Mouse droppings were observed on the dry storage room floor. Fruit flies were observed at the mop sink.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving by the mop sink are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 6-501.11 - The patch work by the hand sink in the women's restroom is not finished.
  • 3-501.14 - Critical A container of rice prepared last night was found at 47oF with its lid on that had condensation, noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria (The food was discarded).
  • 4-901.11 - Containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 5-501.113 - The strip mall outside grease barrel was found uncovered, and the cardboard dumpster was found with its lids missing.r
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths were found in a solution not at the proper sanitizer level (Corrected-on-site).
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (the handsink by the steamtable).
  • 3-501.15 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 3-501.15 - Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not to allow for maximum heat transfer.
  • 3-403.11 - Critical The chili, lentals, and vegetable soup were not reheated in the microwave oven to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria before they were placed in the steamtable (Corrected-on-site).
  • 5-501.16 - The grease barrel is full and without a lid and pending rain it will overflow.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents (the front doors were proped open) (Corrected-on-site).
November 19, 2003Routine311Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There were missing ceiling tiles due to the installation of a new air condition unit.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical The puree machine is not being cleaned thoroughly.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11 - Critical The lightbulb was out in the reach-in True freezer.
  • 4-204.112 - Critical Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerators on the cooking line.
  • 3-304.13 - Linens and/or napkins were in contact with food.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cooking and side prep ares heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the crates used as shelving in the walk-in refrigerator is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Repeat Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Mixtures of oil, vinegar, and garlic were found stored at room temperature.
July 30, 2003Routine58Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There were missing ceiling tiles due to the installation of a new air condition unit.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical The puree machine is not being cleaned thoroughly.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11 - Critical The lightbulb was out in the reach-in True freezer.
  • 4-204.112 - Critical Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerators on the cooking line.
  • 3-304.13 - Linens and/or napkins were in contact with food.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cooking and side prep ares heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the crates used as shelving in the walk-in refrigerator is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Repeat Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Mixtures of oil, vinegar, and garlic were found stored at room temperature.
July 30, 2003Routine58Details / Comments
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of chemical spray bottles are not properly labeled.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). The raw tuna is stored in back of the chicken salad on the sandwich prep unit. The potential for raw product to drop into RTE is increased with arrangement. Correct this immediately.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerators.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the True large door and drawer refrigerator.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cooking area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 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.
  • 4-903.11 - Dishracks were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the crates used for shelving is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Utensils were stored in standing water at room temperature in the cooking area.
  • 4-502.11 - The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use. The probe was off by +8 F.
April 01, 2003Routine310Details / Comments
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of chemical spray bottles are not properly labeled.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). The raw tuna is stored in back of the chicken salad on the sandwich prep unit. The potential for raw product to drop into RTE is increased with arrangement. Correct this immediately.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerators.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the True large door and drawer refrigerator.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cooking area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 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.
  • 4-903.11 - Dishracks were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the crates used for shelving is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Utensils were stored in standing water at room temperature in the cooking area.
  • 4-502.11 - The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use. The probe was off by +8 F.
April 01, 2003Routine310Details / Comments

July 30, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Diced tomatoes at 50 F and haft and haft creamer at 50 F inside the prep table.
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5°C (41°F) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5°C to 57°C (41°F to 135°F) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.

February 11, 2009 (Routine)


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October 20, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Big Five foodborne, health notice, and food allergen information sheet reviewed and left with CFM to discuss to food employees and post

June 18, 2008 (Routine)


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December 28, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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This is a Critical Procedure Inspection where the emphasis is on those risk factors that most directly affects the safe and sanitary preparation and service of food. Other less critical items, if observed, are not mentioned in this report but are brought to the food manager's attention for correction.

March 22, 2007 (Routine)


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April 01, 2003 (Routine)


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There is a basement storage room with unfinished walls and ceilings. This room is only approved for equipment storage. No food or single-service food articles.

April 01, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
There is a basement storage room with unfinished walls and ceilings. This room is only approved for equipment storage. No food or single-service food articles.

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