Butcher Burger, 1713 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Butcher Burger
Address: 1713 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 841-0001
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jun 2, 2009

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  • 2-301.14 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-304.12 - Food preparation and dispensing utensils are improperly stored.1. Ice cream scoops in-use were observed stored in standing water.2. Bowl without handle was observed used for dispensing panko bread crumbs.
  • 3-501.15B - Repeat Food container of grilled onions and grilled jalapeno peppers was not arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and/or loosely covered, or uncovered while cooling. 1. Grilled onions inside the walk-in cooler were observed at 80 oF cooling in a tightly covered container.2. Grilled jalapeno peppers inside the walk-in cooler were observed at 74 oF cooling in a tightly covered container.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures:1. Slices of cheese AT 59 oF overstacked on top of the prep refrigerator.2. Raw smoked bacon 56 oF on shelf across the stove.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surface of the soda crates used as shelving in the dry storage and walk-in cooler are not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical The food establishment was not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager at the time of inspection.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
June 02, 2009Routine33Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee did not clean their hands and/or exposed portions of their arms before engaging in food preparation and/or working with clean equipment or after other activities that contaminate the hands.1. Handwashing was not observed throughout the inspection.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Employees are drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.1. Various uncovered beverage cups were observed in shelves along the cook line and hamburger prep area.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.1. Employee was observed touching cooked burger pattie after placing the pattie on the burger bun with a spatula.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-501.15B - Food container of sauteed mushrooms was not arranged to provide maximum heat transfer , loosely covered, or uncovered while cooling. Sauteed mushrooms cooling since 9:30 am were observed at 72 oF cooling in a tightly covered container.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical The following foods were cold holding at improper temperatures in the refrigerated drawers (upper) under the grill.1. Raw beef burgers at 44 oF -46 oF and potato croquettes at 46 oF.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical Repeat The food establishment serves or sells hamburgers (cooked-to-order) raw or undercooked and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. A reminder statement was provided in the menu. A disclosure " * " was not provided on each specific food needing the consumer advisory.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving in the dry storage room are not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.
  • 4-402.11 - The caulking of the warewashing room handwashing sink and three compartment sink was observed deteriorated.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing sink located at the kitchen is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.1. The handwashing sink was observed blocked by a large bin with ice.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 5-205.15B - The handwashing sink at the warewashing room is not in use and in a state of disrepair. The drainage pipe of the handwashing sink was observed detached from sink basin.
  • 5-501.113 - Repeat Receptacles and/or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and/or returnables kept outside the food establishment are not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.1. The lid of the recycling receptable was observed open.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 6-403.11 - Repeat Lockers or other suitable facilities are not located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and/or single-service and single-use articles can not occur.1. Employee personal belongings were observed stored on beverage boxes, near equipment and single service items in the storage room by the office.
  • 6-501.111 - Repeat Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises.1. Mouse droppings were observed along the floor under the shelving units in the dry food storage room.
  • 6-501.14 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not clean and/or filters are not changed.1. The air vents located in the employee's bathroom and warewashing room were observed with accumulations of dust.
May 06, 2009Routine59Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees were eating by the dishmachine.
  • 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An employee was observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food [hamburger roll and lettuce] with their bare hands.
  • 3-302.12 - Containers of sugar and flour are not identified with the common name of the food.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A container of sliced tomatoes cold holding at the improper temperature of 65°F on top of the prep refrigerator; Sliced cheese stacked above the pan line in the prep refrigerator cold holding at the improper temperature of 52°F.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The food establishment serves hamburgers [cooked-to-order] undercooked without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such food by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food-contact surface of the pump dispensers used to store hot cocca made with milk are not accessible for cleaning and inspection by an approved method.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the milk crates used as shelving are not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean equipment and/or utensils are not stored covered or inverted and/or off the floor in the storage room.
  • 5-205.15B - 1. The water pressure is low at the handsink located by the 3-vat sink.2. The 3-vat sink left faucet fixture hot water handle is not maintained good repair.
  • 5-501.113 - Receptacles and/or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and/or returnables kept outside the food establishment are not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
  • 5-501.115 - The storage area and/or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is not maintained clean.
  • 5-501.17 - Repeat There is no covered receptacle in the restroom located back near the kitchen area.
  • 6-403.11 - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and/or single-service and single-use articles can not occur [employee personal belongings observed hanging and stored on shelving with food & equipment].
  • 6-501.111 - Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises [mouse droppings were observed on the floor of the storage room].
December 11, 2008Routine59Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B - Prerinse hose is not maintained good repair.
  • 5-501.17 - There is no covered receptacle in the toilet room used by females.
  • 6-202.11 - Overhead incandescent light bulbs in the kitchen are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
June 16, 2008Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 4-402.11 - The hand sink is not installed to allow access for cleaning; spaced not more than 1 mm from adjoining equipment, walls, and ceilings; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls since it exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • 6-303.11 - The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food - hood.
  • 8-201.11 - Properly prepared plans and specifications were not submitted for review and approval before the remodeling or a change of type of a food establishment or food operation.
March 18, 2008Routine03Details / Comments

June 02, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
High temp mechanical warewasher : OK
CFM demonstrated knowledge on allergens and Big Five Foodborne Illnesses.
Pest control: Every 10 days.
Significant compliance was observed.
Educational information in Spanish language was provided to CFM as requested by manager.

May 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
High temp warewasher : OK
CFM demonstrated knowledge on food allergens, Big Five Foodborne Illnesses and assosicated symptoms.
A follow-up inspection will be performed in or after 10 days.

December 11, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

June 16, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
C.O. approved.

March 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
C.O. not approved.

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