Amore Casual Italian, 606 High Street, Portsmouth, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Amore Casual Italian
Address: 606 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
Phone: (757) 337-8382
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Sep 10, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to describe the relationship between the prevention of foodborne illness and the management and control of the following: (a) Cross contamination, (b) Hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, (c) Handwashing, and (d) Maintaining the food establishment in a clean condition and good repair.
  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 0800 - Critical Lasagne noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3340 1 - Containers of cleaning compounds are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 1180 - The food temperature measuring device is not accurate.
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 2020 A (Utensils) - Cleaned and sanitized utensils not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
  • 1570 - Beer cooler used for salad dressing refrigeration was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. Large quantities of water accumulated in bottom of unit.
  • 1390 - The3 compartment drain board is not present.
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the 3 compartment sink are leaking.
  • 3170 - Many areas of facility are not maintained in good repair
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in thedry store room.
September 10, 2009Routine610Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical sausage (52) and sliced tomatoes (57) cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: pizza paddle resting on floor, tongs on oven door hit floor when door is opened.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fire/vent hood has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - fllors, walls in the kitshen under around and behind equipment noted in need of cleaning.
June 11, 2009Routine22Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 08, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda dispenser, ice bin shelf all had some degree of mold.
  • 2000 - single serve were found stored on floor.
  • 2790 - The indoor floor material located at kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
March 23, 2009Routine23Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1190 - Corrected During Inspection The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in the bar cooler is missing.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: exhaust vents.
October 06, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises: broken fryer.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: can opener.
  • 2000 C - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Straws were not dispensed individually or wrapped.
July 28, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw ground beef stored above ready to eat food.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection The sanitizer solutio used to store wiping cloths was too high.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the micro wave oven has accumulations of grime and debris.
April 07, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Found several ready to eat items in reach not date-marked.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the micro wave has accumulations of grime and debris.
January 08, 2008Routine11Details / Comments

September 10, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

June 11, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed with manager

April 08, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All major/critical violations have been corrected

March 23, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
violations were discused with owner and a reisnpection is planned

October 06, 2008 (Routine)


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July 28, 2008 (Routine)


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April 07, 2008 (Routine)


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January 08, 2008 (Routine)


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