Cafe Cubano, 112 West Main Street # 1, Charlottesville, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cafe Cubano
Address: 112 West Main Street # 1, Charlottesville, Virginia
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Feb 12, 2009

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  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
  • 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.
  • 0690 - Open bag of potatoes stored under handsink and subject to splash.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Using deep pan-5-6" deep and not prechilling ingredients for salsa.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Fresh salsa cold holding at improper temperatures in single door upright refrigerator. Air in the unit at 44oF.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced cheese in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0930 - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that eggs may be served raw and/or undercooked.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the outside of pots on top of stove were heavily carbonized on outside, dish racks were heavily stained and chipping. Neither were corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in several of the refrigerators.
  • 1900 - Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1700). When tested, no residual chlorine was detected
  • 2350 - Critical Leaks were evident under 3 compartment sink and under large coffee urn.
  • 3170 - Several holes or gaps and coved moulding missing at floor wall juncture in kitchen. This is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floors and walls behind and under equipment had buildup of grease and soil and were noted in need of cleaning.
February 12, 2009Routine66Details / Comments
  • 0170 - Corrected During Inspection A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An employee was eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food [shell eggs in the glass refrigerator] holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Clean eating utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
February 13, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 09, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat The following foods were cold holding at improper temperatures:1. pulled pork2. raw eggs3. tomatillo sauceManager relocated to rear 2 dr reach-in cooler.
  • 1570 - Repeat The following refrigerators were not maintaining proper temperatures:1. Tall Bev-air reach-in cooler (internal temp 52.7)2. Superior prep unit
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration (10 ppm).
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: meat slicer (dried food debris)
January 08, 2007Follow-up31Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0820 - Critical The following foods were cold holding at improper temperatures:1. pulled pork2. raw eggs3. tomatillo sauceManager relocated to rear 2 dr reach-in cooler.
  • 1320 - There were no temperature measuring device located several of the bev-air reach-in coolers.
  • 1570 - The following refrigerators were not maintaining proper temperatures:1. Tall Bev-air reach-in cooler (internal temp 52.7)2. Superior prep unit
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration (10 ppm).
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: meat slicer (dried food debris)
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The rear handwash station was being used to store a bucket.
  • 3180 - Shelves above the 3 compartment sink had thick accumulation of dust.
December 14, 2006Routine44Details / Comments
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2810 - Wall or wall covering in the new food preparation area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the new food preparation area.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the new food preparation area.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the new food preparation area.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3250 - Toilet room doors are being kept open
November 13, 2006Routine07Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Separate waffle mix with egg from bread. Need insulated commercial ANSI approved ice bin at coffee bar (on order).
  • 1060 - Replace bowl - kitchen aid processor - stained don't use cloth towels to line cutting board replace green gouged cut board (corrected).
  • 2000 - Raise shelves 6" off floor - single service.
  • 2580 - Need to repair rear sandwich bar so condensate drains or evaporates (on order) and also insert, wash/rinse sanitize and concentration wiping clot buckets.
July 21, 2005Follow-up13Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Separate waffle mix with egg from bread. Need insulated commercial ANSI approved ice bin at coffee bar (on order).
  • 1060 - Replace bowl - kitchen aid processor - stained don't use cloth towels to line cutting board replace green gouged cut board (corrected).
  • 2000 - Raise shelves 6" off floor - single service.
  • 2580 - Need to repair rear sandwich bar so condensate drains or evaporates (on order) and also insert, wash/rinse sanitize and concentration wiping clot buckets.
July 21, 2005Follow-up13Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Separate waffle mix with egg from bread. Need insulated commercial ANSI approved ice bin at coffee bar (on order).
  • 1060 - Replace bowl - kitchen aid processor - stained don't use cloth towels to line cutting board replace green gouged cut board (corrected).
  • 2000 - Raise shelves 6" off floor - single service.
  • 2580 - Need to repair rear sandwich bar so condensate drains or evaporates (on order) and also insert, wash/rinse sanitize and concentration wiping clot buckets.
July 21, 2005Follow-up13Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw beef stored next to ready to eat apples.
  • 0550 - Scoop down in ice - do not allow handle to be submerged in ice.
  • 1060 - Do not store hot coffee in milk refrigerator need to replace torn door gaskets front refrigerator. Wet cloths on counter - store in sanitizer.
  • 1580 - Cutting boards heavily gorged - need replacing.
  • 1700 - Critical Had renovated three compartment sink - but was only washing and rinsing - must wash, rinse, and sanitize.
  • 1770 C - Clean shelving beside trashcan - heavy build up of soil, ice bin (food build up).
  • 2580 - Rear storeroom - condensate collecting in bottom of small refrigerator - needs to drain or evaporate.
  • 3030 - No soap at rear handsink - stockroom
  • 3180 - Soil build up on walls around coffee storage area.
July 01, 2005Routine27Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw beef stored next to ready to eat apples.
  • 0550 - Scoop down in ice - do not allow handle to be submerged in ice.
  • 1060 - Do not store hot coffee in milk refrigerator need to replace torn door gaskets front refrigerator. Wet cloths on counter - store in sanitizer.
  • 1580 - Cutting boards heavily gorged - need replacing.
  • 1700 - Critical Had renovated three compartment sink - but was only washing and rinsing - must wash, rinse, and sanitize.
  • 1770 C - Clean shelving beside trashcan - heavy build up of soil, ice bin (food build up).
  • 2580 - Rear storeroom - condensate collecting in bottom of small refrigerator - needs to drain or evaporate.
  • 3030 - No soap at rear handsink - stockroom
  • 3180 - Soil build up on walls around coffee storage area.
July 01, 2005Routine27Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw beef stored next to ready to eat apples.
  • 0550 - Scoop down in ice - do not allow handle to be submerged in ice.
  • 1060 - Do not store hot coffee in milk refrigerator need to replace torn door gaskets front refrigerator. Wet cloths on counter - store in sanitizer.
  • 1580 - Cutting boards heavily gorged - need replacing.
  • 1700 - Critical Had renovated three compartment sink - but was only washing and rinsing - must wash, rinse, and sanitize.
  • 1770 C - Clean shelving beside trashcan - heavy build up of soil, ice bin (food build up).
  • 2580 - Rear storeroom - condensate collecting in bottom of small refrigerator - needs to drain or evaporate.
  • 3030 - No soap at rear handsink - stockroom
  • 3180 - Soil build up on walls around coffee storage area.
July 01, 2005Routine27Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Box of raw potatos observed stored on the floor under the plumbing for the hand sink)>
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. (Some breads were not fully wrapped in the freezer).
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Cooked whole potatos observed in a 1/2 full five gallon bucket.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical 1)Cheese observed cold holding at improper temperatures. Employee had failed to put the cheese into the refrigerator right away. 2) Milk cooler rated 43.6 F . Unit is required to operate at 41 F or less.
  • 1450 - Corrected During Inspection Back meat and cheese refrigerator was overstocked and is not potentially allowing proper air circulation.
  • 1750 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food..
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: 1) blade and housing of the meat slicer.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the back area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3170 - Wall area behind the three compartment sink in the main kitchen area is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floor areas under large equipment in the main kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of chlorine cleaner was not labeled.
January 25, 2005Routine37Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Box of raw potatos observed stored on the floor under the plumbing for the hand sink)>
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. (Some breads were not fully wrapped in the freezer).
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Cooked whole potatos observed in a 1/2 full five gallon bucket.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical 1)Cheese observed cold holding at improper temperatures. Employee had failed to put the cheese into the refrigerator right away. 2) Milk cooler rated 43.6 F . Unit is required to operate at 41 F or less.
  • 1450 - Corrected During Inspection Back meat and cheese refrigerator was overstocked and is not potentially allowing proper air circulation.
  • 1750 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food..
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: 1) blade and housing of the meat slicer.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the back area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3170 - Wall area behind the three compartment sink in the main kitchen area is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floor areas under large equipment in the main kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of chlorine cleaner was not labeled.
January 25, 2005Routine37Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Box of raw potatos observed stored on the floor under the plumbing for the hand sink)>
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. (Some breads were not fully wrapped in the freezer).
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Cooked whole potatos observed in a 1/2 full five gallon bucket.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical 1)Cheese observed cold holding at improper temperatures. Employee had failed to put the cheese into the refrigerator right away. 2) Milk cooler rated 43.6 F . Unit is required to operate at 41 F or less.
  • 1450 - Corrected During Inspection Back meat and cheese refrigerator was overstocked and is not potentially allowing proper air circulation.
  • 1750 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food..
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: 1) blade and housing of the meat slicer.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the back area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3170 - Wall area behind the three compartment sink in the main kitchen area is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floor areas under large equipment in the main kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of chlorine cleaner was not labeled.
January 25, 2005Routine37Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Sliced turkey (51 F) and milk (44 F) cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. No chlorine residual observed after final rinse.
  • 0160 - Critical Although employees are preventing bare hand contact with ready to eat foods, employees are not washing hands prior to putting on new disposable food service gloves.
  • 2810 - Wall or wall covering above the three compartment sink is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Cooked potatos observed in plastic bucket at 56 F (made within the last 2.5 hours).
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
June 21, 2004Routine33Details / Comments
  • 2810 - Repeat 1)Wall or wall covering underneath the dishmachine is not smooth and easily cleanable. Repaint this area. 2) Seal all holes in ceiling / wall dry wall where additional lighting has been installed.
  • 2810 - Repeat Floor or floor covering in the small hallway to the kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable. More grout is needed between the tile(s).
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted above the prep. unit and above the grill (noted at 15-25 foot candles).
  • 0070 - Repeat Entry way to food storage / prep. area across the hall is not yet protected.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the peg board is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
May 14, 2004Routine04Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration for the commercial dishmachine (in use). Zero chlorine residual was observed after final rinse.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the seams for the three compartment sink in the kitchen area is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Existing sink does not meet current standards of 2002 Food Service Regulations for cleanability.
  • 1370 - The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
  • 0820 - Critical Sandwich prepartion unit (refrigerator) wascold holding at improper temperatures (in regards to meeting new 41 F for change of operator).
  • 1100 - Critical The food contact surface of some of the plastic pans / utensils / cutting boards are not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the sandwich preparation unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 0070 - The storage area across the hallway does not have an employee monitoring this area at all times. Items stored in this area are not considered fully secure.
  • 2810 - Ceiling in storage / dishwashing area across the hall is not smooth and easily cleanable. Area currently has acoustical ceiling tiles.
  • 2810 - 1)Floor or floor covering in the side walk through to the back kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable, 2) Pipe which runs along floor at step juncture in back kitchen will need to be boxed in or rerouted to allow for easy cleaning of this area.
  • 1470 - No double drainboards or equivalent are available at the three compartment sink in the kitchen area.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the back kitchen area and in the food preparation / dishwashing area across the hall.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the bulk milk cooler is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. No mop rack exists.
  • 3260 - No defined area for employee's personal belongings seems to exist.
  • 1460 - The compartments of the 3-vat sink in the back dish washing area are not large enough to accommodate the largest piece of equipment.
April 13, 2004Other311Details / Comments

February 12, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Operator appeared knowledgeable about food safety.

February 13, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All food and equipment temperatures were found to be in the proper ranges. Excellent date marking is being conducted. Employees were washing their hands. All violations were corrected during the inspection. Facility appears to be in good condition.

January 09, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Returned to take temperatures of the prep unit and the food in that unit early in the morning before the cook line stared up. All temperature were good. Since the kitchen is small and there is alot of heat generated from the cook line, recommend keeping enough food in the prep unit to last 2 hours and replenishing from the rear refrigeration units.

January 08, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
All food had been in the prep reach-in cooler less than 4 hours and was relocated to the rear reach-in cooler. The raw shelled eggs arrived this morning. The low temperature chemical sanitizer had been fixed but is still reading at 10 ppm. Maintenance called and repaired dishmachine during inspection. Will return tomorrow to take food temperatures of the prep unit.

December 14, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Will return in one week for a follow-up.

November 13, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today's site inspection was a construction review only. Completion of noted items is necessary prior to using the new food preparation area. Routine inspection to review food handling will occur as needed at a later date. Demonstration of knowledge (written field test) was administered to the owner/operator. Operator passed demonstration of knowledge field test (see file).

July 21, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
- Will send a couple of managers to food safety manager training course.
- Great improvements much cleaner. New gaskets on refrigerator. New lighting, sanitizer dish washer and buckets OK, 50 ppm.

July 21, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
- Will send a couple of managers to food safety manager training course.
- Great improvements much cleaner. New gaskets on refrigerator. New lighting, sanitizer dish washer and buckets OK, 50 ppm.

July 21, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
- Will send a couple of managers to food safety manager training course.
- Great improvements much cleaner. New gaskets on refrigerator. New lighting, sanitizer dish washer and buckets OK, 50 ppm.

July 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
- Sanitizer d/w - o.k. 100ppm.
- Cooling coffee in handsink - nothing should take place in handsink but handwashing.

July 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
- Sanitizer d/w - o.k. 100ppm.
- Cooling coffee in handsink - nothing should take place in handsink but handwashing.

July 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
- Sanitizer d/w - o.k. 100ppm.
- Cooling coffee in handsink - nothing should take place in handsink but handwashing.

January 25, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Staff were observed wearing disposable gloves to prevent bare hand contact. Commercial dishmachine was functioning properly at 50 ppm chlorine on final rinse. Digital chef's thermometer and chlorine test kit was available on site. Discussed the need to use separate tongs for handling raw chicken and fully cooked chicken (ready-to-eat) on the grill line. Owner agreed to supply.

January 25, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Staff were observed wearing disposable gloves to prevent bare hand contact. Commercial dishmachine was functioning properly at 50 ppm chlorine on final rinse. Digital chef's thermometer and chlorine test kit was available on site. Discussed the need to use separate tongs for handling raw chicken and fully cooked chicken (ready-to-eat) on the grill line. Owner agreed to supply.

January 25, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Staff were observed wearing disposable gloves to prevent bare hand contact. Commercial dishmachine was functioning properly at 50 ppm chlorine on final rinse. Digital chef's thermometer and chlorine test kit was available on site. Discussed the need to use separate tongs for handling raw chicken and fully cooked chicken (ready-to-eat) on the grill line. Owner agreed to supply.

June 21, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Handwashing information in Spanish and English was provided to the owner for posting within kitchen.

May 14, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
New three compartment sink and cutting board(s) are on order (see file). Substantial compliance with the 2002 Food Service Regulations observed on this date. Recommend for standard operational permit for new owner. New owner has agreed complete all pending items by June 15, 2004.

April 13, 2004 (Other)


Violations: Comments:
This inspection was conducted in response to an application received on April 6, 2004 for a change of operator. Although proposed operator wants to use existing layout, a plan review was necessary due to some equipment which needs replacement to meet new standards as described in the 2002 Virginia Food Service Regulations. With this in mind, the department requires removal of the existing three compartment sink in the kitchen area and will require reinstallation of an appropriate three compartment sink (w/ bevelled basin junctures) and adequate drainboard space for air drying. This sink would need to be large enough to accomodate the largest pieces of equipment to be cleaned and sanitized through this sink. The new three compartment sink would be required to be plumbed with an appropriate air gap at the drain. An alternate solution would be to replace the existing three compartment sink in the kitchen area with a two compartment food preparation / culinary sink which is plumbed through an air gap. The restaurant could then remove the undersized three bay sink in the dishwashing / food preparation area (across the hall) and replace it with an appropriately sized three compartment sink (also plumbed through an air gap). Review of trash disposal / cardboard recycling is needed. Proposed operator will need to schedule a time to complete the 18 question survey "Demonstration of Knowledge" test. An office consultation is recommended with the proposed operator at the earliest convenience to discuss these inspection results (review digital pictures taken on April 13, 2004) to facilitate communication on the requirements necessary for change of operator at this site.

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