Brick Oven, The, 1966 Rio Hill Center, Charlottesville, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Brick Oven, The
Address: 1966 Rio Hill Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Jul 31, 2009

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0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Food an one side of the salad bar cold holding at improper temperaturesJuly 31, 2009Routine--Details / 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). Eggs stored over produce.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
April 22, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomato, turkey, and ham at the top of the cook line prep unit cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the cook line are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the bulk corn meal bins has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1960 - Food containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
January 26, 2009Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Salads are being prepared with bare hand contact.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the marble top prep cooler is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed significant accumulation of food debris in crevices surrounding marble piece. (Operator states no food prep occures on marble surface).
  • 1570 - Marble prep table lids were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior splash guard of ice machine and marble prep table top.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the bulk food bins and corn meal bin has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Observed gap under kitchen exterior door allowing entry of light.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in back of kitchen.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 3180 - Walk-in refrigerator walls/ceilings, and floor edges throughout kitchen are noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
February 08, 2008Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Ricotta cheese was cold holding at improper temperature in the pizza station. The container was sitting on top of an ice bath on the prep table. The container should be completely submerged within the ice, if ice is used as a means of refrigeration.
  • 1450 - The ice bath in the pizza station (used to store pesto, sauce, ranch, ricotta) is not sufficient in capacity to adequately maintain foods at proper temperature. The level of ice is not deep enough. Food containers are not being surrounded by ice.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: (1) Interior splash guard of the ice machine. (2) Meat slicer blade. (3) Interior of the cookline prep unit - across from the stove.
  • 1800 - Repeat The following equipment surfaces are in need of cleaning: (1) Condenser fan in the walk-in cooler. (2) Shelves beneath the prep tables in the kitchen. (3) The mop sink.
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station at the wait station was being used as a dump sink.
  • 2350 ii - The handsink in the main kitchen is not functioning.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the wait station.
  • 3180 - Repeat The following areas are noted in need of cleaning: (1) Floor beneath equipment in the main kitchen. (2) Walls in the main kitchen.
February 26, 2007Routine26Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Mounding of food items observed on some prep. units (turkey 48 F, sausage 52 F, cooked pasta 52 F) did not meet cold and holding standards of 45 F/41 F or less.
  • 0830 - Critical Although code-dating in the walk-in cooler was appropriate, two door prep. unit which services the salad bar had indate on misdated food. Manager agreed to correct.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No paper towel available at service is handsink.
  • 3180 - Back kitchen area appeared to need thorough cleaning. (ongoing) discussed.
  • 3360 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Two issues of chemicals observed stored near/overtop food observed (paint brushes in walk-in cooler, lantern fuel dry storage)
January 05, 2006Complaint32Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Minced garlic found cold holding at improper temperatures at the pizza prep line.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the staging refrigerator is torn.
  • 1580 - The cutting board at the pizza prep line is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration - the service station bleach bucket rated +200 parts per million bleach.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: 1) Interior of the microwave near the steam table. 2) Interior of the raw meat prep cooler at the cookline. 3) Interior of the reach-in freezer at the cookline.
  • 1800 - The following equipment surfaces are not clean: 1) The door gaskets to the pizza prep cooler. 2) The exterior surfaces of the pizza prep cooler. 3) The fans in the walk-in cooler. 5) The storage shelves beneath the kitchen prep tables.
  • 3170 - The following areas are not maintained in good repair: 1) Missing wall tiles in the staging service area. 2) The counter in the staging area needs to be caulked at the wall. 3) Damaged wood shelving throughout - damaged paint. 4) Damaged caulking at the mop sink.
  • 3180 - The following areas were noted in need of cleaning: 1) Behind the beer cooler in the service station. 2) Underneath equipment throughout the kitchen and in the walk-in cooler. 3) The floor drains in the kitchen. 4) The backsplash behind the dish machine.
October 26, 2005Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0220 - Critical Some staff are drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0820 - Critical 1)Cooked garlic cold holding at improper temperatures. 2) Feta cheese near pizza prep. line was not being maintained in an ice / water bath.
  • 0070 - No signage for customers at the buffet salad line exists informing patrons to "always use a clean plate when returing for food".
  • 0570 - Improper use of wet wiping cloths. Wiping cloth(s) observed out on work surfaces and were not being returned to a sanitizing solution.
  • 1580 - Repeat 1)The cutting board(s) used in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. 2) Pizza paddles observed with rough wood edges (splinter possibility).
  • 3170 - Wall area behind some hand sinks are not maintained in good repair
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: 1) can-opener blade and blade housing, 2) tongs used for cooking chicken on grill. 3) Gap between granite work surface and metal of the hot line prep. unit.
  • 1450 - Feta cheese along the pizza prep. table is not being maintained in a proper ice/ water bath in order to keep product at 41 F.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulbs in the back food preparation area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3180 - Metal shelving units in the walk-in cooler noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers (old pickle buckets) were observed reused for the storage of ice
October 25, 2004Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0220 - Critical Some staff are drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0820 - Critical 1)Cooked garlic cold holding at improper temperatures. 2) Feta cheese near pizza prep. line was not being maintained in an ice / water bath.
  • 0070 - No signage for customers at the buffet salad line exists informing patrons to "always use a clean plate when returing for food".
  • 0570 - Improper use of wet wiping cloths. Wiping cloth(s) observed out on work surfaces and were not being returned to a sanitizing solution.
  • 1580 - Repeat 1)The cutting board(s) used in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. 2) Pizza paddles observed with rough wood edges (splinter possibility).
  • 3170 - Wall area behind some hand sinks are not maintained in good repair
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: 1) can-opener blade and blade housing, 2) tongs used for cooking chicken on grill. 3) Gap between granite work surface and metal of the hot line prep. unit.
  • 1450 - Feta cheese along the pizza prep. table is not being maintained in a proper ice/ water bath in order to keep product at 41 F.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulbs in the back food preparation area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3180 - Metal shelving units in the walk-in cooler noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers (old pickle buckets) were observed reused for the storage of ice
October 25, 2004Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0220 - Critical Some staff are drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0820 - Critical 1)Cooked garlic cold holding at improper temperatures. 2) Feta cheese near pizza prep. line was not being maintained in an ice / water bath.
  • 0070 - No signage for customers at the buffet salad line exists informing patrons to "always use a clean plate when returing for food".
  • 0570 - Improper use of wet wiping cloths. Wiping cloth(s) observed out on work surfaces and were not being returned to a sanitizing solution.
  • 1580 - Repeat 1)The cutting board(s) used in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. 2) Pizza paddles observed with rough wood edges (splinter possibility).
  • 3170 - Wall area behind some hand sinks are not maintained in good repair
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: 1) can-opener blade and blade housing, 2) tongs used for cooking chicken on grill. 3) Gap between granite work surface and metal of the hot line prep. unit.
  • 1450 - Feta cheese along the pizza prep. table is not being maintained in a proper ice/ water bath in order to keep product at 41 F.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulbs in the back food preparation area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3180 - Metal shelving units in the walk-in cooler noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers (old pickle buckets) were observed reused for the storage of ice
October 25, 2004Routine29Details / Comments
0820 - Critical Multiple potentially hazardous foods were cold holding at improper temperatures on the buffet / salad lineMarch 26, 2004Complaint10Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Cooked bagged pasta cold holding at improper temperatures (60 F).
  • 2280 - Critical Back dish area / food preparation area hand sink was blocked by a trash can and by a bucket in the sink.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the wait station area. (Hand sanitizer cannot be substituted for hand soap.
  • 3180 - Repeat Some floors and rubber floor mats require better routine cleaning to prevent soil build up. Front area of three compartment sink requires cleaning to remove dried food particles and grease.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the @LOCATION@ are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2810 - Wall or wall covering in the mop sink area and behind the central grill area hand sink is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor and may be subject to splash or contamination ( produce box of tomatoes).
  • 0550 - Handle of ice scoop observed in direct contact with beverage ice in the wait station ice bin.
  • 0470 - Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Sheet pan of raw crab cakes oberved stored of other foods.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the stove / grill area (15 fc).
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surface: can-opener blade. Dust buildup observed on walk-in cooler fan guards (nonfood contact).
  • 2890 - Light bulbs in the back paper / soap storage room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
January 09, 2004Routine210Details / Comments
  • 3330 - Critical Chemical spray bottles are not properly labeled at mop sink area (operator corrected).
  • 3340 - Critical Sand/concrete mix, sealant/adhesive not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.( corrected)
  • 1800 - Shelves in prep area had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - Areas around legs of equipment, floor-line in back area, under dishwashing machine/pre-flush hose area, floor in mop sink area, ceiling tiles in food prep area, and wall behind front handsink noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1100 - The wooden pizza spatulas are not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the reach-in unit is damaged.
  • 3170 - Wall by mop sink is not maintained in good repair
  • 2930 - 1/4" opening at bottom of the back door needs to be sealed (in process).
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food preparation area. Burned out light bulb in vent hood needs replacement.
February 11, 2003Routine27Details / Comments

July 31, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Food an one side of the salad bar cold holding at improper temperatures
Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.
Comments:
Owner agreed to go with time as a control until the salad bar can maintain temperatures of 41 or less. Owner stated at closing they would try and clean the coils on the salad bar if that did not bring the temperature down they would call a refrigeration specialist. Observed good handwashing and glove practices. Talked about cooling procedures asked the chief and manager to verify that the food temperatures are dropping to below 40 degrees from 70 degrees in 4 hours. Employee health policy is in place. Leaving cooling and time as a control information.

April 22, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

January 26, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Leaving information concerning employee health information. Leaving a new sticker for always use a clean plate for the salad bar. Reviewed cooling procedure with owner facility has good procedures in place for cooling.

February 08, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Overall, facility appears clean and maintained. More detailed cleaning on a frequent basis is needed. Recommend update/change to current cleaning schedule.
Today, equipment and product temperatures were observed to be in the proper range. Operation with good date marking practice of product.
Reminder: Stir items on salad bar frequently for proper temperature distribution.

February 26, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
(1) Overall, general food temperatures were good. Proper raw meat storage was observed.
(2) Facility is date marking prepared foods.
(3) Dish machine rated 50 ppm chlorine sanitizer.
(4) The owner indicated that a new pizza prep cooler is being delivered. They also indicated that the counter/wall in the wait station is in the process of being refinished.

January 05, 2006 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Complaint investigation related to 12/28/05 complaint.
1) No other complaints received by restaurant management or by local health department during this time frame.
2) Holding equipment and salad bar food temperatures observed within proper limits.
3) Manager reported no ill employees during complaint time frame.
Violations observed requiring immediate correction:

October 26, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All food contact surfaces appeared clean and in good condition. Discussed rapid cooling procedures for pre-portioned pasta. Proper date marking procedures were observed. Ensure that employees remove old expiration dates from food containers. Proper raw food storage was observed. Foods at the buffet line were being maintained at proper temperatures. Discussed employee health regulations. The chemical dishmachine rated 100 parts per million bleach upon final rinse.

October 25, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility was code-dating foods properly. Discussed the need to track bulk cooling of lasagna dishes to verify the following: 1) cool to 70 F within the first 2 hours and then 2) cool to 41 F in the last 4 hours. Discussed the need to have an approved HACCP plan inorder to keep cooked garlic at room temperature on the buffet line. Chef's thermometer and chlorine chemical test kit were available. Recommend Serv-Safe Manager Certification for manager and lead kitchen staff.

October 25, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility was code-dating foods properly. Discussed the need to track bulk cooling of lasagna dishes to verify the following: 1) cool to 70 F within the first 2 hours and then 2) cool to 41 F in the last 4 hours. Discussed the need to have an approved HACCP plan inorder to keep cooked garlic at room temperature on the buffet line. Chef's thermometer and chlorine chemical test kit were available. Recommend Serv-Safe Manager Certification for manager and lead kitchen staff.

October 25, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility was code-dating foods properly. Discussed the need to track bulk cooling of lasagna dishes to verify the following: 1) cool to 70 F within the first 2 hours and then 2) cool to 41 F in the last 4 hours. Discussed the need to have an approved HACCP plan inorder to keep cooked garlic at room temperature on the buffet line. Chef's thermometer and chlorine chemical test kit were available. Recommend Serv-Safe Manager Certification for manager and lead kitchen staff.

March 26, 2004 (Complaint)


Violation: 0820 - Critical Multiple potentially hazardous foods were cold holding at improper temperatures on the buffet / salad line
Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F (45F) or below. Manager took immediate corrective actions. CORRECTED.
Comments:
Complaint investigation # 2004-50 (1966 Rio Hill Center) found no further complaints listed with the local health department or the management of this facility. Confirmed stock rotation for prepared salads for buffet salad line (2 day hold time only- restocked from side refrigerator @ 38 F). Discussed prechilling only prechilled ingredients (including canned vegetables) and to maintain foods on buffet line at 41 F or less. Recommend prechilling all metal holding containers on buffet prior to placing prechilled foods into them for display /service. Chef's thermometer was available. Reviewed salad preparation area- discussed cross contamination prevention and the need to wash, rinse and sanitize food prep. basin(s) before preparing ready-to-eat salads / fruits. Discussed raw meat preparation and cross contamination prevention strategies. Recommend a simple digital thermometer for rapid monitoring of the salad bar. Management was cooperative in correcting temperature violation(s).

January 09, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Proper systems for bulk cooling, code-dating, temperature auditing, cleaning and sanitizing observed. Chemical supplies were labeled and stored appropriately. Separate areas for raw meat preparation and salad / ready-to-eat foods is practiced. Recommend manager certification in Serv-Safe course being offered by local community college for all lead managers/staff. Recommend a metal cutting board drying rack to allow cutting boards to be stored separate from one another to allow for better air drying. Commercial dishmachine was sanitzing properly at 50 ppm. Shipments of food are reviewed by manager for integrity. Food safety information was left with manager(s).

February 11, 2003 (Routine)


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