Atlantic Shores Bistro, 1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Atlantic Shores Bistro
Address: 1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 716-2000
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: Sep 29, 2009

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  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat fruit-cream cheese salad, and walnut-cream cheese salad cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1570 - Corrected During Inspection The display unit was observed not working properly.
September 29, 2009Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Sliced tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection The temperature measuring device located low-boy is not easily readable.
  • 2260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law.
June 30, 2009Routine31Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the ice cream freezer.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Milk cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1730 - Repeat The water temperature gauge on the dishmachine is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
  • 2260 - Critical Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law.
April 01, 2009Routine31Details / Comments
1730 - The water temperature gauge on the dish machine is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.January 29, 2009Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0800 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Shrimps salad and fruit salad (melons in salad) were cold holding at improper temperatures
October 31, 2008Routine21Details / Comments
  • 1040 - A virgin wood is used as a food contact surface.
  • 1540 - Corrected During Inspection Single service articles was observed stored under (unshielded sewer lines, water lines, open stairwells, other).
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener.
July 29, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0560 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Linens in contact with food.
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
April 18, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the serving area waitress station, water and tea pitcher.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0560 - Corrected During Inspection Linens in contact with food.
  • 1510 - Corrected During Inspection The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1750 - Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1830 - Soiled items were observed loaded into the warewashing machine improperly.
  • 2310 B - Repeat The handwash station at the waitress station is being used as a dump station.
January 22, 2008Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the serving line (pitcher of water not covered).
  • 0800 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Turkey soup in ice bath noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the dry ingredient (Styrofoam) is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the reach-in cooler has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
October 16, 2007Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Corrected During Inspection Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Employee is wearing wrist watch while preparing food.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) soft cheese in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1690 - The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewash machine was below 15 PSI.
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station at the kitchen is being used as a dump station.
July 11, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Corrected During Inspection Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. (Armstrong wrist rubber band)
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer.
  • 1080 - Corrected During Inspection The paper towel under cutting board is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1730 - Corrected During Inspection The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use. ( Discarded by mgr.)
  • 2010 - Corrected During Inspection Clean equipment/utensils were found stored at the cabinet with sewer line.
April 12, 2007Routine07Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) roast beef and chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Can opener.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
January 09, 2007Routine34Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) milk in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the reach-in is damaged.
  • 1690 - The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewash machine was below 15 PSI.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener and sleeve.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Clean silverware were observed stored uncovered.
October 13, 2006Routine23Details / Comments
  • 1730 - Corrected During Inspection Spatulas were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 3170 - Wall beside salad prep refrigerator is not maintained in good repair.
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Two containers of cleaning chemicals observed sitting on one end of the three compartment sink.
July 13, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food in the reach-in unit.
  • 0800 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Bulk containers of soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer. Food was cooled in the bulk container.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Potentially hazardous food such as cut melon and roast beef cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1570 - Door handle to one of the reach-in unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1790 - Corrected During Inspection The interior of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station at the kitchen is being used as a dump station.
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaning chemical are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
February 23, 2006Routine56Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0650 - The food (crouton, shredded cheese) on counter next to soups are not protected from contamination.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Breading cold holding at (room temperature) improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in one of the drink refrigerators.
  • 1580 - Repeat The small cutting board along the prep refrigerator is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2850 - Mats or duckboards in kitchen not removable and easily cleanable.
November 22, 2005Routine17Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 17, 2005Critical Procedures---
  • 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.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) (grilled snadwiches) with their bare hands.
  • 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils (tongs on oven handle, serving utensils in standing water) improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw frozen pastrami.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Several prepared salads (chicken, tuna, cantaloupe/honey dew salad) and sliced ham cold holding at improper temperatures at cookline's prep refrigerator.
  • 1570 - Handles of several serving utensils was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1580 - Repeat The large cutting board along the back food prep refrigerator is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the flat grill is observed soiled with accumulations of burnt on food debris.
  • 1800 - The exterior of the panini grill and the top of the stove need cleaning.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
April 27, 2005Routine37Details / Comments
  • 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.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) (grilled snadwiches) with their bare hands.
  • 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils (tongs on oven handle, serving utensils in standing water) improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw frozen pastrami.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Several prepared salads (chicken, tuna, cantaloupe/honey dew salad) and sliced ham cold holding at improper temperatures at cookline's prep refrigerator.
  • 1570 - Handles of several serving utensils was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1580 - Repeat The large cutting board along the back food prep refrigerator is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the flat grill is observed soiled with accumulations of burnt on food debris.
  • 1800 - The exterior of the panini grill and the top of the stove need cleaning.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
April 27, 2005Routine37Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0470 A 4 - Bread and fruit salad stored open, not covered or protected by sneeze shield.
  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1580 - Repeat The large cutting board at the food prep refrigerator is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The metal shelving rack next to the dishwashing machine is in need of cleaning. The small black fan used at the cookline is in need of cleaning.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3170 - The caulking at the wall adjacent to the dishwashing machine's enterance is not maintained in good repair due to mold.
January 12, 2005Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0470 A 4 - Bread and fruit salad stored open, not covered or protected by sneeze shield.
  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1580 - Repeat The large cutting board at the food prep refrigerator is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The metal shelving rack next to the dishwashing machine is in need of cleaning. The small black fan used at the cookline is in need of cleaning.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3170 - The caulking at the wall adjacent to the dishwashing machine's enterance is not maintained in good repair due to mold.
January 12, 2005Routine16Details / Comments
  • 1450 - Cookline refirgerator airflow was restricted due to foods being pushed up against air vent. CORRECTING/FOODS MOVED TO ALLOW PROPER AIRFLOW & MANAGER HAS AGREED TO CHECK UNIT TEMPERATURE IN 30 MINUTES.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1580 - The cutting board at a food prep refrigerator has excessive cuts. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3180 - Floor below some refrigerators noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1680 - Critical The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was above the maximum allowable level of 194°F. The thermostat read 200 F. Dishwashing repair person stated to be enroute. A follow-up will be conducted.
September 21, 2004Routine--Details / Comments
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2000 - Utensils were observed stored unprotected on the oven handles..
  • 1570 - Repeat Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
July 20, 2004Routine02Details / Comments
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2000 - Utensils were observed stored unprotected on the oven handles..
  • 1570 - Repeat Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
July 20, 2004Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Tuna salad cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Corrected
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the display refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 1570 - Repeat Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
March 01, 2004Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Tuna salad cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Corrected
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the display refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 1570 - Repeat Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
March 01, 2004Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in. Corrected.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the make unit is (missing, damaged).
  • 1570 - Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 3170 - Wall and ceiling tiles are not maintained in good repair
  • 1350 - The temperature measuring device for the rinse tank of the warewashing machine is (missing/not operating.)
  • 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the make refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 0820 - Critical Beef cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected
November 13, 2003Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in. Corrected.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the make unit is (missing, damaged).
  • 1570 - Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 3170 - Wall and ceiling tiles are not maintained in good repair
  • 1350 - The temperature measuring device for the rinse tank of the warewashing machine is (missing/not operating.)
  • 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the make refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 0820 - Critical Beef cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected
November 13, 2003Routine16Details / Comments
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2000 - Repeat Tongs were found stored on oven door.
  • 1790 - The (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1570 - Repeat Repair/replace Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1770 - Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: ice machine.
  • 3170 - Ceiling tiles are not maintained in good repair
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Whipped cream cold holding at improper temperatures (Corrected).
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of chemical cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items (Corrected).
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils (Corrected).
August 19, 2003Routine36Details / Comments
  • 3380 - Critical Repeat Ammonia being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010
  • 1570 - Cutting boards were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Potato salad cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 1190 -
April 01, 2003Routine23Details / Comments

September 29, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Risk factors corrected during the inspection.

June 30, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All risk factors corrected during the inspection.

April 01, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Maintenance contacted to repair refrigerator. Violations discussed for correction.

January 29, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 1730 - The water temperature gauge on the dish machine is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
Repair, replace, and/or maintain the calibration of gauges for accuracy and function in the intended range of use.
Comments:
The foods in the display unit that are time control need to have a written policy, and a monitoring system to ensure foods are not in the case longer than four hours.

October 31, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed with kitchen manager and Food and beverage manager.

July 29, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection.

April 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected during inspection/mechanical Dishmachine final rinse above 180F, pressure between 15psi to 25psi

January 22, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection/discussed switching raw egg into pasteurized egg for type of customer/mechanical Dishmachine final rinse water temperature above 180 psi above 15.

October 16, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection. Mechanical dishmachine final rinse above 180F.

July 11, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected during inspection.

April 12, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected during inspection

January 09, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected during inspection.

October 13, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and /or corrected during inspection

July 13, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected with Certified Food Service Manager. Bistro appears clean and well managed. Encourage staff to keep up their positive efforts.

February 23, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Most of the violations corrected during inspection. Closely monitor cooling temperature to ensure food safety. Good equipment temperature and date marking system.

November 22, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

April 27, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected with food establishment director and kitchen managers.

April 27, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected with food establishment director and kitchen managers.

January 12, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected during inspection with Certified Foodservice Manager.

January 12, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected during inspection with Certified Foodservice Manager.

September 21, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/or corrected with Manager.

July 20, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued.

July 20, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued.

March 01, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical items corrected .

March 01, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical items corrected .

November 13, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical item corrected.

November 13, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical item corrected.

August 19, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical items corrected, permit issued.

April 01, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed violations with CFM,critical items corrected.

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