Blue Water Seafood Grill, 467 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Blue Water Seafood Grill
Address: 467 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
Phone: (757) 398-0888
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: Sep 11, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to explain his or her responsibility in preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by an employee who has a disease or a medical condition that may cause foodborne disease.
  • 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.
  • 0730 - Critical Raw fish for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction.
  • 0930 - Critical Raw and/or undercooked @FOODS@ is/are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist for roaches
September 11, 2009Routine41Details / Comments
  • 0690 - Container of half and half stored in ice bin used for consumption
  • 1180 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) is not accurate.
  • 1570 - Repeat Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of food deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: tasting spoons, baking equipment and food storage containers
April 30, 2009Routine04Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 11, 2008Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0930 - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for potentially hazardous food that may be served raw and/or undercooked
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the waitstaff reach-in is not accurate.
  • 1570 - Repeat Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Due to improper operation of the mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1680)
October 14, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
  • 0440 - Critical Inadequate record keeping system of clam tags.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers found on shelving.
  • 0550 - In-use chef knives improperly stored between shelving between use.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Whipped cream cold holding at improper temperatures. (50 degrees)
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring devices located in several of the reach-in refrigerators .
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters have gaps in between filters.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the nonfood-food contact surfaces: metal spice racks.
  • 2810 - Ceiling in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable because ceiling tiles are missing.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the dish machine and 3 compartment sink area
April 22, 2008Routine28Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the lowboy unit with dairy products.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean plates and bowls were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents (screen door removed existing door not self closing).
  • 3045 - Repeat The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible (at kitchen handsink).
  • 3170 - Repeat Kitchen floor pain peeling hense is not maintained in good repair
February 28, 2007Routine06Details / Comments
  • 1440 - Two door reach-in freezer is not holding at recommended 0.F or below to maintain food frozen solid
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the refrigerator behind bar is damaged and one handle removed on true refrigerator.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean dinnerplates between bar and kitchen were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents (air gap present at top and bottom of kitchen door) .
  • 3045 - Repeat The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible at kitchen handsink.
November 13, 2006Routine05Details / Comments
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the lowboy units are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Vulcan oven.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean plates on counter were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2930 - Kitchen door not self-closing and screen door damaged unattached. Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - Kitchen floor is not maintained and paint peeling in good repair
August 09, 2006Routine06Details / Comments
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: two-door oven.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the pots and pans by three-compartment sink (carbonized) has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean plates were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2930 - Outer opening screen mesh is more than 16 to 1 inches (damaged and torn), also screen door notfully self-closing.
  • 3045 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees (in kitchen handsink).
  • 3170 - Repeat Kitchen floor finish is peeling and is not maintained in good repair
May 08, 2006Routine06Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 07, 2006Other00Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Ashtray with ashes stored onmmechanical dishwasher.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the Vulcan oven has accumulations of grime and debris (inside).
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean plate over prep lowboy refrigerators were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floorin in kitchen finish peeling and is not maintained in good repair
February 03, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the prep lowboy are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Clean plates were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2930 - Outer opening screen mesh is more than 16 to 1 inches (screen door has torn mesh.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3170 - Flooring paint peeling and is not maintained in good repair
October 27, 2005Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Clean plates on counter were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3170 - Kitchen flooring is not maintained in good repair
July 21, 2005Routine04Details / Comments
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the prep reefer unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: vulcan oven two door unit
  • 3170 - Repeat Flooring finish peeling and is not maintained in good repair
March 29, 2005Routine12Details / Comments
3170 - Repeat Flooring in main kitchen and is not maintained in good repairJanuary 31, 2005Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 3170 - Repeat Floor finish peeling and is not maintained in good repair
  • 3045 - Repeat The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible.
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: stove top/grill.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
December 03, 2004Routine13Details / Comments
  • 1880 - Critical Vulcan 2-door oven interior surfaces unclean.
  • 3045 - The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible.
  • 2890 - Light bulb over three-compartment sink not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents, screen mesh damaged at kitchen door.
  • 3170 - Flooring peeling around dishwashing area.
July 21, 2004Routine14Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 19, 2004Routine00Details / Comments
  • 3300 - Mechanic's tool chest used in food area-unneccessary article to restaturant.
  • 1100 - Paint brush with metal ferrel-not food grade utensil.
  • 0450 C - Critical Chef preparing duck (bare handing meat) during inspection.
October 23, 2003Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Chocolate ice cream in chest freezer uncovered.
  • 1580 - Cutting boards not smooth, easily cleanable (crevice, grooves present).
  • 3045 - Repeat Handsink without handwashing sign.
  • 1190 - Refrigerators at waiter station and kitchen lowboy without accurate thermometers (+/- 3.F).
  • 3170 - Repeat Flooring in kitchen finish not smooth, easily cleanable (paint peeling).
June 13, 2003Routine05Details / Comments
  • 3045 - Repeat Handwashing signage required at bar and kitchen handsink.
  • 3170 - Repeat Paint peeling on floor in front of cookline.
February 06, 2003Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3020 - Hand soap required at bar handsink.
  • 3045 - Handwashing signage required at kitchen and bar handsinks.
  • 1880 - Interior of two door Vulcan oven unclean.
  • 3170 - Kitchen floor paint peeling.
January 29, 2003Routine04Details / Comments

September 11, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

April 30, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

December 11, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
Permit inspection for Longboards

October 14, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Plans needed for adjacent facility construction

April 22, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

February 28, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued. Unable to verify current food training for new chef.

November 13, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit expires 2/28/07.

August 09, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good inspection.

May 08, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit expires 2/28/07.

March 07, 2006 (Other)

Comments:
Permit issued. Recently inspected.

February 03, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

October 27, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note:Health permit 1/31/06.

July 21, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good inspection.

March 29, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good inspection.

January 31, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 3170 - Repeat Flooring in main kitchen and is not maintained in good repair
Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Comments:
Permit issued.

December 03, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

July 21, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good inspection.

February 19, 2004 (Routine)

Comments:
Establishment closed at time of visit.

October 23, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
No hot holding foos present at time of inspection.

June 13, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
No hot holding at time of inspection.

February 06, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued

January 29, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit expires 1/31/03.

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