Restaurant: Cajun Cafe'
Address: #2072 - 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 360-1155
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: Aug 31, 2009
0380 - Critical Observed a badly dented can on the shelving with good cans (pineapple juice).
0830 - Critical Repeat Observed a large lexan pan of breaded chicken (cooked) in the walk-in with no date markings (per manager, it is kept for 48 hours).
3030 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the lack of paper towels at the service area handsink.
3340 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed toxic items (bleach, comet cleanser) being stored on the same shelving with container of cooking oil/soft drinks.
0070 - Corrected During Inspection Observed a small girl behind the counter.
0830 - Critical Repeat Observed foods in the walk-in vault with no date markings (egg rolls, pastas, etc.).
1190 - Observed the lack of a thermometer in the cooks line low boy refrigeration units.
1530 - Observed the lack of a test kit for the sanitizing solution.
1800 - Observed the tops of bulk bins on cooks line shelving/top of sauce bin in the walk-in are soiled. Observed the cooks line shelving/table soiled.
0820 - Critical The internal temperature of an egg roll in the prep unit was 47 degrees.
1570 - Repeat The prep unit temperature at the front of the unit was 50 degrees.
1770 A - Critical Repeat Can opener had old food on it.
3270 - Critical Repeat Live roaches were found: 6 between oven, rice cooker and bulk bins containing rice and flour, 1 in the mop sink, 6 on the shelf latches on the green metal shelf next to walk in cooler door; 8 on the wheels and floor under the prep unit.
1770 A - Corrected During InspectionCritical Repeat Can opener had old food on it.
3080 - Repeat Light fixture not working.
3270 - Critical Repeat Live roaches were found: on the condensation line from walk in cooler; 5 to 6 on the shelf latches on the green wire shelf next to walk in cooler door; 1 on the flour bin; 3 behind fryer; 10-20 on wheels on sandwich prep unit; 1 behind ice machine; 2 behind 3 compartment sink.
0450 - Critical Found handle of ice scoop in contact with the ice on the service line.
0480 - Found bins with sugar and cornstarch not labeled.
0570 - Found a dirty wiping cloth on prep table.
1570 - Found sandwich unit not working.
1570 - Found ice scoop handle broken.
1580 - Found cutting board badly scored and stained.
1770 A - Critical Found mold in ice machine.
1770 A - Critical Found old food debris on can opener.
1770 C - Found bulk ice bins for sugar, rice and cornstarch not clean on the outside surfaces.
2310 - Critical Found handsink drain clogged and not available for employee handwashing.
3080 - Found light intensity low, 38 foot candles due to a light fixture not working.
3180 - Found floors and walls dirty in the prep area and in the walk in cooler. Found grease in hood.
3270 - Critical Live roaches were found: in the mop sink area, on the rice bin, on the coasters of the sandwich unit, around the ice machine, under the 3 compartment sink.
0830 - Critical Repeat Observed foods in the walk-in vault with no date markings. Supply date markings on all foods prepared/kept for 24 hours or more (large lexan containers of breaded chicken, mashed potatoes, etc).
3080 - Observed 32 foot candles of lighting on the cooks line; should be at least 50 foot candles. Supply brighter lighting on the cooks line.
Comments:
10 foot candles of lighting in walk-in vault.
July 13, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Comments:
Be mindful that no persons other than foodservice workers are allowed in the kitchen service area (children).
April 29, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Violations:
0380 - Critical Observed a badly dented can on the shelving with good cans (pineapple juice). Do not use badly dented cans of food; separate from those cans to be used (per manager, he will return the item).
0830 - Critical Repeat Observed a large lexan pan of breaded chicken (cooked) in the walk-in with no date markings (per manager, it is kept for 48 hours). Provide a date on all foods prepared or held for 24 hours or more.
February 06, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Violation: 0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed female employee on the service line chewing gum. Do not eat or drink on the service line/around foods or food equipment. Gum was discarded.
November 07, 2008 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Violation: 0830 - Critical Repeat Observed foods in the walk-in vault (cooked noodles, breaded chicken, pastas) with no date markings. Supply date markings on foods prepared/kept for 24 hours or more.
August 04, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
3030 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the lack of paper towels at the service area handsink. Provide paper towels at all handsinks used by foodservice personnel.
3340 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed toxic items (bleach, comet cleanser) being stored on the same shelving with container of cooking oil/soft drinks. Store toxic items separate from foods.
0480 - Observed bulk food containers with lack of/faded identification labels. Provide labeling on bulk food containers.
May 02, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
0070 - Corrected During Inspection Observed a small girl behind the counter. No persons other than those associated with the restaurant are allowed behind the counter in kitchen.
0830 - Critical Repeat Observed foods in the walk-in vault with no date markings (egg rolls, pastas, etc.). Supply date markings on all foods prepared/kept for 24 hours or more.
1190 - Observed the lack of a thermometer in the cooks line low boy refrigeration units. Provide a thermometer in all refrigeration units. These must be conspicuous at all times.
1530 - Observed the lack of a test kit for the sanitizing solution. Obtain/use a test kit.
1800 - Observed the tops of bulk bins on cooks line shelving/top of sauce bin in the walk-in are soiled. Observed the cooks line shelving/table soiled. Clean the soiled surfaces.
February 11, 2008 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0830 - Critical Repeat Observed foods in the walk-in with no date markings. Place the date on the food on the day it was prepared if it will be kept for at least 24 hours.
November 07, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0830 - Critical Repeat Observed the lack of date markings on foods in the walk-in. Supply date markings on all potentially hazardous foods held for at least 24 hours.
August 13, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
0470 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed raw eggs being stored adjacent to raw veggies. Store raw eggs separate from produce.
0480 - Observed bulk food bins (near sink) with no identification labeling. Label the bins and lids.
0610 - Observed foods (veggies) on the walk-in flooring. Store all foods 6" off of flooring.
0830 - Critical Observed foods in refrigeration unit (walk-in) with no date marking. Provide a date on all potentially hazardous foods held for at least 24 hours.
June 12, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
Very good.
December 08, 2006 (Routine)
Violation: 1730 - Found thermometer on the outside of the walk in cooler not accurate. Replace.
November 08, 2006 (Follow-up)
Comments:
All violations have been corrected.
October 31, 2006 (Follow-up)
Violations:
0820 - Critical The internal temperature of an egg roll in the prep unit was 47 degrees. Should be 41 degrees or less.
1570 - Repeat The prep unit temperature at the front of the unit was 50 degrees. Adjust to proper temperature.
1770 A - Critical Repeat Can opener had old food on it. Clean and sanitize.
3270 - Critical Repeat Live roaches were found: 6 between oven, rice cooker and bulk bins containing rice and flour, 1 in the mop sink, 6 on the shelf latches on the green metal shelf next to walk in cooler door; 8 on the wheels and floor under the prep unit. Take measures to rid roaches.
Comments:
Permit expires at close of business today 10/31/06. Continued business after today could result in prosecution.
October 18, 2006 (Follow-up)
Violations:
1570 - Repeat Sandwich prep unit was 55 degrees. Repair.
1770 A - Corrected During InspectionCritical Repeat Can opener had old food on it. Cleaned and sanitized.
3080 - Repeat Light fixture not working. Repair.
3270 - Critical Repeat Live roaches were found: on the condensation line from walk in cooler; 5 to 6 on the shelf latches on the green wire shelf next to walk in cooler door; 1 on the flour bin; 3 behind fryer; 10-20 on wheels on sandwich prep unit; 1 behind ice machine; 2 behind 3 compartment sink. Take measures to prevent roaches. Most of the roaches were mature roaches. No monitoring stations or logs.
September 08, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0070 - Found child in establishment. No unnecessary persons are allowed in kitchen.
0450 - Critical Found handle of ice scoop in contact with the ice on the service line. Handle must be up if scoop is in ice bin.
0480 - Found bins with sugar and cornstarch not labeled. Label in English and Chinese.
0570 - Found a dirty wiping cloth on prep table. Cloths must be kept clean and stored in sanitizer.
1570 - Found sandwich unit not working. Repair or remove.
1570 - Found ice scoop handle broken. Replace.
1580 - Found cutting board badly scored and stained. Replace.
1770 A - Critical Found mold in ice machine. Clean and sanitize.
1770 A - Critical Found old food debris on can opener. Clean and sanitize.
1770 C - Found bulk ice bins for sugar, rice and cornstarch not clean on the outside surfaces. Clean.
2310 - Critical Found handsink drain clogged and not available for employee handwashing. Fix immediately.
3080 - Found light intensity low, 38 foot candles due to a light fixture not working. Repair.
3180 - Found floors and walls dirty in the prep area and in the walk in cooler. Found grease in hood. Clean.
3270 - Critical Live roaches were found: in the mop sink area, on the rice bin, on the coasters of the sandwich unit, around the ice machine, under the 3 compartment sink. Steps must be taken immediately to control roaches. Contact pest control operator.
Comments:
Gloves worn during salad prep.
July 10, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 3340 - Critical Unknown blister pack of pills on prep table. Keep medicine stored away from food.
Comments:
Gloves available to prepare salads.
April 14, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
Gloves being worn during salad prep.
February 03, 2006 (Follow-up)
Comments:
All violations on 1/19/06 inspection have been corrected.
January 20, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0160 - Critical Employee did not wash hands after eating and before working. Asked employee and showed employee sink but no response.
0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Employee drinks without lids and straws on prep table. Discarded.
0470 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Salmon stored below chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected.
1890 - Critical No sanitizer in sanitizing sink. Bleach added.
1890 - Critical Employee rinsed cutting board in food prep sink instead of washing in 3 compartment sink. Wash, rinse, sanitize.
Comments:
Gloves available for salad prep.
October 07, 2005 (Routine)
Violation: 3180 - Grease on wall behind grill. Clean.
Comments:
No bare hand contact.
September 09, 2005 (Follow-up)
Violations:
0450 - Critical Employee handling salad ingredients with bare hands. No bare hand contact with foods that are not cooked.
3270 - Critical Repeat Several roaches in dry goods storage area. Contact professional exterminator.
August 01, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0570 - Dirty rags/wiping cloths on prep table. Clean and store in sanitizer when not being used.
1770 A - Critical Can opener dirty. Clean and sanitize.
1800 - White storage bins and sandwich unit dirty. Clean.
3180 - Floor drains, wall behind white bins and walk in cooler not clean. Clean.
3240 - Handsink filthy with sticky grease. Clean.
3270 - Critical Roach on dry storage shelves. Contact professional exterminator.
3340 - Critical Cans of insecticide stored on dry goods storage shelves. Insecticides must be stored away from food and cleaning chemicals.
April 28, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0340 - Critical Milk at 56 degrees. Discard.
Comments:
Glove use not observed.
January 27, 2005 (Other)
Comments:
Food court closed due to smoke from fire. Smoke extremely thick. Upon arrival all smoke was gone. Food on service line that had been out during fire had not been discarded. Employees instructed to discard all food.
January 26, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Violation: 0470 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Chicken container found on vegetable shelf and bag of cabbage found on chicken shelf. Corrected by switching product.
Comments:
Gloves being worn and used properly.
November 10, 2004 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0820 - Critical Cooked chicken in alto shaam 120 degrees. Unit temp increase. Chicken will be cooked again in wok.
0160 - Critical Handsink filthy. Employees rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink. Clean handsink. Wash hands correctly in handsink. Corrected.
1890 - Critical Can opener filthy. Cleaned and sanitized.
1890 - Critical No sanitizer in 3rd compartment of sink. Add sanitizer. Corrected.
Comments:
Glove use not observed but gloves are available for cutting salad items.
August 03, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
3460 - Critical Spray bottle of "burn spray" above ice machine lid. Remove at once, store all medical supplies away from foods/food equipment. Corrected.
1780 - Critical "Very dirty" cutting board under storage table. Clean more frequently. Corrected.
0610 - Foods on walk in floor. Store all foods at least 6" off floor.
3180 - Dirty bulk bin containers. Clean.
3080 - 4 inoperable bulbs in cook's line hood system. Replace inoperable light bulbs.
June 07, 2004 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0470 - Critical Box of shrimp on walk in floor. Store all foods at least 6" off floor.
0160 - Critical Kitchen handsink has tray over it. Handsink must be accessible at all times. Remove tray.
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