Cafe Amity, 1000 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cafe Amity
Address: 1000 N Randolph St, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 243-7400
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Jul 24, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 3-501.16B - Critical Shell eggs not treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae were not stored in a refrigerated unit with an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Several food products in a RTE form prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
  • 3-602.11 - Bulk, unpackaged flour that makes a health, nutrient or other claim or is manufactured or prepared off premises that is not owned by the same person that is regulated by the same agency are not labeled.
  • 5-205.11 - Repeat The handwashing sink located back room is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
  • 6-304.11 - Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity is not provided to keep the back room free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and/or fumes.The facility is frying without a hood.
  • 6-501.12 - The WIC floor need cleaning.
  • 8-304.11 - The permit holder is not complying with directives of the regulatory authority, license stated no grilling and frying.
July 24, 2009Routine25Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Tuna salad at 45 F, cold cut turkey at 47 F, roast beef at 45 F and sliced tomatoes at 45 F all thew food were inside the prep table.
  • 4-602.11A-D - Critical The inside of the Delfield two doors freezer need cleaning.
March 12, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14 - (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration; and/or not laundered daily.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods observed cold holding at the improper temperature:1. Feta cheese at 47F (Delfield 3-dr prep unit)2. White cheese at 50F (Delfield 3-dr prep unit)3. Boiled egg at 46F (Delfield 3-dr prep unit)>>Remove all potentially hazardous foods from this unit and have it serviced.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The 'Cucino' hot plate is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-402.11 - The three compartment sink was observed not sealed to the wall.
  • 4-501.11 - The following equipment was observed in need of repair / adjustment:1. The warewasher was observed not operational (3-comp sink was set-up already)2. The Delfield 3-dr prep was observed with the back iced over and food temps above 41F
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The slicer is not clean to sight and touch.
  • 5-205.11 - (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):The handwashing sink located in the front prep are is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
  • 6-301.11 - (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-301.12 - (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
  • 6-501.11 - A large hole was observed at the bottom corner of the front counter next to the display case.
  • 6-501.111 - The premises are not routinely inspected for evidence of pests.>>Some fruit flies observed in the back kitchen and in a display case.
November 25, 2008Routine29Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cheesecake in the 9-Display case refrigerator and milk in the pitcher at the customer counter cold holding at the improper temperatures of 62-64°F.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The blenders and a knife on the magnetic strip are not clean to sight and touch.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material [spray bottle].
August 05, 2008Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of the "big five" reportable illnesses and the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-402.11 - Food employees are not wearing effective hair restraints.
  • 3-302.12 - Containers of dry foods are not identified with the common name of the food.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Foods cold holding in the desert display case at improper temperatures (rice pudding 53 F, stuffed grape leaves 52 F). Foods were disposed of by PIC.
  • 3-602.11 - Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled as specified in law. Small containers of food in display case for customer self serve must be labeled
  • 4-201.11 - The equipment is not designed and constructed to be durable. The Buffet Range and the Cucino hot plate are not commercial restaurant equipment.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food-contact surface of the plastic push thru utensil used with the chopper is not smooth, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, similar imperfections, finished to have smooth welds and joints, and/or accessible for cleaning and inspection by an approved method.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelving and cart are not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The slicer is not clean to sight and touch. Utensils on shelving are dirty due to splash and fallen food debris.
  • 6-501.112 - Rodent droppings were not removed from the premises at a frequency that prevented their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of other pests. Rodent droppings observed on shelving.
April 16, 2008Routine46Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Potatoes with onion hot holding at the improper temperature of 101 degrees F.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures:tuna salad 51F and caeser dressing 45 F.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Repeat When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin. No sanitizer on premise.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
December 14, 2007Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). Eggs stored on top shelf over RTE foods.
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Cases of drinks stored on the floor in the walk in refrigerator.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the soda racks used as shelving in the walk in refrigerator are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Repeat Due to improper operation of the mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 4-501.112)
  • 4-903.11 - Boxes of cups stored on the floor behind the counter.Dishracks stored on the floor in the kitchen.
April 18, 2007Routine23Details / Comments
  • 4-402.11 - The two tables that are not going to be moved for cleaning purposes need to be sealed to the wall.
  • 4-703.11 - 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 4-501.112)
  • 5-501.17 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. There is a gap under both sets of front doors.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facilities in the facility.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facilities in the facility.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
October 11, 2006Routine16Details / Comments

July 24, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

March 12, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

November 25, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Last pest control conducted on 11/11/2008
Big Five food borne illness sheet, health notice, and food allergen info sheet reviewed and given to CFM to post for employees to read (English and Spanish)

August 05, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
1. Provide soap/soap dispenser and papertowels at the front counter handsink.

April 16, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

December 14, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This is a Critical Procedure Inspection where the emphasis is on those risk factors that most directly affect the safe and sanitary preparation and service of food. Other less critical items, if observed, are not mentioned in this report but are brought to the food manager's attention for correction.

April 18, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

October 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CO # 0600777 Approved.
CFM will fax over his card.

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