Bottega Italian Bistro, 11400 W Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Bottega Italian Bistro
Address: 11400 W Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: Aug 7, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. August 07, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0800 - Critical A large container of sauce prepared on 5-20-09 was found in the walk-in cooler at 49F. The product did not cool adequately within the allowable cooling time.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Crab cakes (49F), chicken (48F), cream (53F), and clams (50F) were found in both of the grill area prep coolers at improper temperature.
  • 1770 C - The soda dispenser nozzle and holder at the bar area have accumulations of syrup residue.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
May 21, 2009Routine22Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 11, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration units.
  • 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Tomatoes(56F), chicken(50F)) and egg salad(48F) are held in a cold holding unit at improper temperatures. Lid had been removed.Corrected by relocation and installation of lid.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used at the dish machine was not at an acceptable concentration-less than 10 ppm..
  • 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
August 11, 2008Routine33Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 11, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection 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.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep cooler.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2190 - Water from the handwashing sink at kitchen was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
February 01, 2008Routine14Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the front cooer.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the rear shelf has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the rear.
August 16, 2007Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sausage cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the electrical fixtures has accumulations of grime and debris.
April 23, 2007Routine11Details / Comments
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the hot water heater has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Clean ice buckets 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.
October 26, 2006Routine04Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the cooler.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the water heater has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
June 27, 2006Routine03Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the front cooler.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the water heater has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
March 22, 2006Routine03Details / Comments
  • 2020 - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored with the handles up.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3050 - Repeat No waste receptacle provided at handwashing lavatories in kitchen.
December 09, 2005Routine03Details / 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.
  • 0160 - Critical Repeat 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.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Turkey cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the cooler.
  • 1510 - Repeat The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of polish are not properly labeled.
August 30, 2005Routine54Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 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.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Pasta cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the cooler.
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:cutting knife.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 3050 - No waste receptacle provided at handwashing lavatories in kitchen.
April 20, 2005Routine36Details / Comments
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: canopener blade and cutting knife.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the front prep counter 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.
November 30, 2004Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device in the cooler was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: canopener blade.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
August 12, 2004Routine23Details / Comments
  • 3330 - Critical Repeat Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: baking pans
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the can opener holder had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen
February 19, 2004Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical Repeat 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.
  • 0470 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 1770 - Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: ice machine
  • 2890 - Light bulb in walk in not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the right kitchen@Location@
  • 3220 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floor in the walk in noted in need of cleaning.
August 07, 2003Routine16Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 19, 2003Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Food in front prep unit cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 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.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the left kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 2200 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of dipper well is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
  • 1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 3270 - Critical Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of spray bottles are not properly labeled.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the prep boards, salad spinner and pots and pans is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: ice machine, food storage pans and food grinderEQUIPMENT@
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the lid to ice cream box is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3180 - Floor in walk in and ceiling in left kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1750 - Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 2000 - Clean silverware were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2720 - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
March 17, 2003Routine811Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 09, 2003Other00Details / Comments

August 07, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations noted at time of inspection. Please continue to train wait staff and dishwashers about proper handling of dirty and clean utensils and equipment. Discussed employee health policy requirements with operator.

May 21, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility has an existing employee health policy. Operator is to contact inspector when cooling units have been repaired.

March 11, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations noted at time of inspection.
Discuss and re-educate staff on cooling procedures. Soup cooling was found at high temperature and would not cool within the allowable time. Operator discarded product.
Operator is to provide a variance/written policy detailing the 4 hour holding time for the products stored near the pizza oven. Procedure is in place but not documented.
Continue education efforts on employee health policy. Inspector provided FDA form 1B in English and Spanish.

August 11, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed 2007 changes to the Food Regulations, menu,demonstration of knowledge, employee health policy,personal hygiene,cooling, hot holding, cold holding, and increased fee notification.Critical items were corrected today. Other items require correction within 30 days or as soon as practical.
Discussed variance requirement to curing meats.
Consummer advisory is required for undercooked tuna,salmon, ground beef,steak,lamb.

August 11, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Recheck of dish machine- Service contractor has been called and was delayed. Manual dish washing operation is in effect.

February 01, 2008 (Routine)


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August 16, 2007 (Routine)


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December 09, 2005 (Routine)


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August 12, 2004 (Routine)


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February 19, 2004 (Routine)


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August 07, 2003 (Routine)


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March 19, 2003 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Items in front prep unit were 39°F. Wiping cloths were in soap and water.

March 17, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Standardization inspection.

January 09, 2003 (Other)

Comments:
Facility produced a number of records with check marks by food items. Also had a number of stem thermometers. Record actual temperatures of food. Records seem to indicate that these checks are done daily. Handwashing signs posted. Employees seen washing hands. Test strips available.

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