Beach Bella Pizza, 2310 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Beach Bella Pizza
Address: 2310 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 428-1777
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: Jul 27, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The handwash station at the dishwashing area is being used for purposes other than washing hands; storing wiping clothes.
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Marinara hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced ham, turkey, marinara sauce cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0850 - Critical Pizza for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 3370 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials is being used to dispense hot sauce
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents: back walls have gaps and openings.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Clean plates were observed stored with food-contact surface facing upward, and personal items on the food contact surface.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
July 27, 2009Routine44Details / Comments
  • 2310 B - The handwash station is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents; front door open, gaps at back door wall, back door not tight fitting.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the bathroom hand washing lavatory
  • 3200 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned; air curtain ventilation.
April 21, 2009Routine04Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 03, 2008Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 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.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Turkey and ham cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0850 - Critical Repeat Pizza for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 0960 1 - Critical The food contact surface of the metal banded brush is not safe.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the unsealed shelf under the microwave oven is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device in the glass front refrigerator was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
June 26, 2008Routine46Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The lasagna is moldy.
  • 0380 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. (rusted)
  • 0450 C - Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach-in.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed sliced meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0850 - Critical Repeat Pizza for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelf for microwave is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2000 - Pizza paddles were found stored on floor.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
April 10, 2008Routine56Details / Comments
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelf under microwave is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. Please paint or seal exposed wood.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: meat slicer.
  • 2350 ii - Mop sink not operable due to leak in pipe.
  • 3180 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Ceiling fan noted in need of cleaning.
March 13, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0220 - Critical Employees are storing food in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 0240 - Corrected During Inspection Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Turkey, salami, cheese cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed sliced meat and cheese in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0850 - Critical Repeat Pizza for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezers..
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 2000 - Box of straws were found stored on floor.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Plumbing connections at handsink and 3 compartment sink are leaking. Water at handsink was turned off. (corrected)
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. (toilet room)
  • 3180 - Repeat Ceilings noted in need of cleaning.
September 04, 2007Routine69Details / Comments
  • 0340 - Critical Ham received at inadequate temperatures.
  • 0450 C - Corrected During Inspection Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Ham, salami, steak, cheese, cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed sliced meats and cheeses in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0850 - Critical Repeat Pizza for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2350 ii - Hot water faucet drips at 3 compartment sink.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3180 - Ceiling in dining room noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
July 09, 2007Routine55Details / Comments
1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.March 30, 2007Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment. No certified food manager or knowledgeable person in charge present.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0380 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. (rusted cans in storage)
  • 0450 - Critical Cups with no handles used to scoop sauces.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 - Critical Salami, turkey, chicken, cheese cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 - Critical Pizza slices hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed sliced meat, cheeses and lasagna in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0850 - Critical No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with potentially hazardous foods. (pizza slices)
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in several refrigerators and freezers.
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1890 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of equipment were not observed sanitized.
  • 2000 - Folil pans were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2350 ii - Corrected During Inspection No hot water at kitchen handsink.
  • 2660 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. This includes toilet room.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
March 23, 2007Routine810Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach-in cooler.
  • 1570 - Repeat Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the reach-in cooler is damaged.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the cooler gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in freezer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap at the lower section and side of screen door.
  • 3170 - Kitchen ceiling tile is not maintained in good repair
June 27, 2006Routine16Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the chest freezer.
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  • 3150 - Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area
April 21, 2006Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Cheese, chicken, and meatballs cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Pizza hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the front prep refrigerator.
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1570 - Corrected During Inspection Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters. A filter was missing.
  • 1570 - Repeat The can opener blade is dull.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the back prep refrigerator is damaged.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the prep refrigerator gaskets have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 - Critical Repeat The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. The front door is open.
  • 3180 - The floor at the fryer noted in need of cleaning.
August 19, 2005Routine36Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Utensils improperly stored between uses. Knives stored between tables and ice scoop handle stored in ice
  • 0820 - Critical Garlic and oil mixture and meatball cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 - Critical Pizza hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden knife holder is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in the lowboy refrigerator.
  • 1530 - There is no chlorine test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1570 - The handles on the prep refrigerator were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gaskets of the prep refrigerator and ice machine are damaged.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of garlic and oil mixture.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2250 - There is no utility sink available or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the three compartment sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. There are gaps in the exterior walls in the storage area.
June 01, 2005Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food container.
  • 1570 - The door gaskets of the prep refrigerator and the ice machine are damaged.
  • 1570 - The can opener blade is rusted and dull.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. There are gaps in the exterior walls.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
March 24, 2005Pre-Opening06Details / Comments
  • 3180 - Repeat Walls and the ceiling in the preperation area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the large mixer has accumulations of grime and debris, also the tops of the equiptment.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in refrigerator
August 23, 2004Routine14Details / Comments
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3180 - Ceilinmg and the walls in the preperation area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floor and them ceiling is not maintained in good repair
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface tops of equiptment has accumulations of grime and debris, also the shelving.
  • 1790 - Repeat The food contact equipment surface of the microwave is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: cheese grinder, shyelves in the refrigerator.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the Reach in refrigerator .
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces:oiutside of the preped dough container.
June 30, 2004Routine27Details / Comments
  • 3170 - Repeat The floor in the front area and the back area by the drain is not maintained in good repair
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelving has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: inside of the reach in refrigerators dirty , also the tops of the equiptment
  • 1790 - The cavity, of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the preperation area
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. live roach by the refrigerator onn the floor
April 15, 2004Routine16Details / Comments
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the preperation area
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the preparation is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3170 - Floors not maintained in good repai, tile broken
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests
  • 1770 - Critical The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelving
  • 1770 - Critical Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: splash panel of the ice machine
  • 3180 - Repeat Ceiling vents in the preperation area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to explain the responsibility, rights, and authorities assigned by this Regulation to the (a) food employee, (b) person in charge, and (c) regulatory authority.
August 06, 2003Routine44Details / Comments
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests
  • 2830 - Floor wall juncture in bathroom is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
  • 1770 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Shelving under counter.
  • 3180 - Ceiling vents noted in need of cleaning.
  • 2810 - Floor or floor covering in front area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
April 02, 2003Routine14Details / Comments

July 27, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

April 21, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The health department must be contacted when opening the restaurant for the season. All violations were discussed for correction.

October 03, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
Restaurant closed for winter.

June 26, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction. Certified food manager is not present at time of inspection. Operator adjusted temperature in prep table.

April 10, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction.

March 13, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is opening inspection for the season. Please make corrections before opening. Permit issued.

September 04, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction. Certified food manager not present at time of inspection. Do not turn off water at handsink. Must be available at all times.

July 09, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction. Operator will monitor unit temperatures to ensure food is kept at or below 41 degrees F. Operator will return ham to supplier for credit as it was just delivered (64 degrees F).

March 30, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Obtain a quaternary ammonium test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
Comments:
This is a follow-up inspection. Corrections have been made except as noted above. Health department permit issued.

March 23, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction. Follow-up to be made. Also need drain plugs for 3 compartment sink.

June 27, 2006 (Routine)


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

April 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected during inspection/food permit issued.

August 19, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical items must be corrected immediately. Potentially hazardous foods cannot be stored in the reach-in refrigerator that is not holding foods at safe temperatures. Notify the health department when the unit has been repaired. Violations discussed for correction.

June 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed using time as a public health control on the pizza by the slice and working supply of garlic and oil mixture. The mop sink is not fully functional. Mop water must be disposed of in a toilet until the mop sink is fully functional. A certified food manager will be available later in the day. Information on becoming a certified food manager was left with the person in charge. Violations discussed for correction.

March 24, 2005 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
This is the opening inspection for the season. No critical items noted. The permit was issued. The owner is replacing the mop sink today, as well as some cove molding in the kitchen. An employee will be attending the certified food manager's course soon. Violations discussed for correction.

August 23, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

June 30, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correection.

April 15, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction .

August 06, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Food managers certification expired.

April 02, 2003 (Routine)


Violations:

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