Capital Flavors, 6333-E South Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Capital Flavors
Address: 6333-E South Kings Hwy, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: May 29, 2009

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  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw beef steak over pastries in the chest freezer
  • 3-501.17(B) - Critical The following ready-to-eat , commercially processed food in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening:deli cheeses and deli meats stored in the walk in refrigerator
  • 4-501.11(B) - The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are (missing, damaged): walk in refrigerator
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:1. cuisinart toaster2. sharp microwave3. black and decker food processor
  • 5-501.113(B) - Corrected During Inspection Outside refuse container was uncovered. The sliding door was observed open
  • 6-303.11(C) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas.
May 29, 2009Routine24Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw beef over bagels and dessert in chest freezer; raw shell eggs over dough in the walk in cooler
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following purpose(s): storage
  • 4-204.112(B) - There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment: 1 door prep refrigerator
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Cuisinart toaster ovensharp microwaveBlack & Decker processor
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Door frame around the walk in cooler2. Tape observed on ceiling tile next to the hood3. Gap around handsink in the rest-room4. Gap observed at wall junctures in the rest-room5. Wall panel seperating from wall next to door and behind the prep table
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the following areas are in need of cleaning:1. Ceiling in rest-room2. Floor under storage shelving3. Fan in walk in cooler4. Shelving in wal-in cooler
May 14, 2008Routine15Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11(C) - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Vent shield on walk in cooler fan
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Black&Decker processorSharp microwaveCuisinArt toaster
  • 5-501.113(B) - Repeat Outside refuse container was uncovered and doors open.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink. (at the 3-vat sink)
  • 6-303.11(C) - Repeat Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas. (lights observed flickering and out in some areas)
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Gap observed at wall to wall junctures in the rest-room2. Gap observed around the handsink in the rest-room3. Wall panels observed missing outside the walk in cooler door
November 08, 2007Routine06Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows:observed spoons handles in spice containers
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Repeat Wiping cloth observed sitting out at room temperature in between use.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:cut fruit/melons tray on catering trays sitting out at room temperature by the door
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: chicken stew/soupbeefcooked chicken
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following purpose(s):storage by the front door
  • 4-302.12(A) - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-501.11(A) - Walk in freezer and 1 door True prep refrigerator observed not working and not in use at the time of the inspection.
  • 4-501.116 - The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelving and fan in the walk in cooler
  • 4-703.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Black & Decker food processor
  • 5-501.113(B) - Repeat Outside refuse container was observed with doors open.
  • 5-501.115 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Repeat Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.missing next to 3-vat sink
  • 6-302.11 - Observed that toilet tissue was not provided at each toilet.
  • 6-303.11(C) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas (several ceiling lights out)
  • 6-501.114(A) - Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises.( broken/unused equipment, misc items)
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
  • 7-202.12(A)(1)-(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The concentration of the chlorine solution was measured in excess of 200 ppm.
May 10, 2007Routine415Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation after returning from outside.
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The cook was eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (raw shell eggs over produce in the walk in cooler)
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Improper storage of wet wiping cloths.
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer
  • 4-702.11 - Critical Repeat The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized:items being washed at the 3-va sink (pot and bowls)
  • 5-205.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing facility located at the 3-vat sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 5-501.113(B) - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. (missing in rest-room)
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-303.11(A) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the walk-in freezer.
  • 6-403.11(B) - Observed that lockers and personal storage facilities are not located to protect food, equipment, linens, and/or single-service items from contamination.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that the following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. FRP separating from wall across from the hood and next to the front do2. Panel missing over door frame of walk in cooler
  • 7-202.12(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of Raid and Ortho Home Defense observed in the office/mop sink room.
November 22, 2006Routine69Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Repeat Observed partially consumed bottle of water on prep table.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked chicken and cooked pasta in the WI refrigeration unit were found not properly dated with "use by" date.
  • 4-301.11 - LP refrigerator, 1-door, found too warm at 46F ambient air and foods inside at 45-46F.
  • 4-902.11 - Found WD-40, manager stated was used on food slicer.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Black & Decker poer pro food processor.
June 19, 2006Follow-up23Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Repeat Observed partially consumed bottle of water on prep table.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked chicken and cooked pasta in the WI refrigeration unit were found not properly dated with "use by" date.
  • 4-301.11 - LP refrigerator, 1-door, found too warm at 46F ambient air and foods inside at 45-46F.
  • 4-902.11 - Found WD-40, manager stated was used on food slicer.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Black & Decker poer pro food processor.
June 19, 2006Follow-up23Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11A - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Found foods cold holding at improper temperatures:1. deli ham and roast beef at 46F and 45F,2. cooked chicken breast at 45F in top prep unit.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Tuna salad and cut cantaoupe in WI refrig., cooked chicken breasts in top LP prep unit --- found with no "use by" date.
  • 3-501.17C - Critical No "use by" date-mark found on commercially processed deli ham and deli roast beef, after opening.
  • 4-202.16 - 1. Found stove-top and side-splash covered in tin foil.2. Found milk crates used for storage.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board at 3-comp.sink found overly scored and stained.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer on wall rack.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical Observed employee wash and rinse pan/pot without sanitizing.
  • 4-903.11B - Single-service items were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward, and uncovered.
  • 43.1-3-3A - Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 5-205.11A - Repeat Found back kitchen handsink blocked with bleach bottle in basin.
  • 6-302.11 - Toilet tissue was not present at each toilet.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Facility found in need of cleaning: flooring throughout especially under behind, between equipment and appliances; under 3-comp.sink, including drain, back office where organization is needed to adequately clean; filters of hood system where grease observed accumulated..
  • 7-202.12C - Critical Found can of Raid under 3-comp.sink.
June 12, 2006Routine77Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11A - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Found foods cold holding at improper temperatures:1. deli ham and roast beef at 46F and 45F,2. cooked chicken breast at 45F in top prep unit.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Tuna salad and cut cantaoupe in WI refrig., cooked chicken breasts in top LP prep unit --- found with no "use by" date.
  • 3-501.17C - Critical No "use by" date-mark found on commercially processed deli ham and deli roast beef, after opening.
  • 4-202.16 - 1. Found stove-top and side-splash covered in tin foil.2. Found milk crates used for storage.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board at 3-comp.sink found overly scored and stained.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer on wall rack.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical Observed employee wash and rinse pan/pot without sanitizing.
  • 4-903.11B - Single-service items were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward, and uncovered.
  • 43.1-3-3A - Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 5-205.11A - Repeat Found back kitchen handsink blocked with bleach bottle in basin.
  • 6-302.11 - Toilet tissue was not present at each toilet.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Facility found in need of cleaning: flooring throughout especially under behind, between equipment and appliances; under 3-comp.sink, including drain, back office where organization is needed to adequately clean; filters of hood system where grease observed accumulated..
  • 7-202.12C - Critical Found can of Raid under 3-comp.sink.
June 12, 2006Routine77Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14A - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, when putting on diposable gloves, and when rinsing pot at 3-comp.sink before returning to food prep.
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Repeat Open can of soft drink observed on prep table beside food prepping in-process.
  • 2-402.11A - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands ----- handling deli meats while using slicer.
  • 3-301.11C - Repeat Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form ----- using bare hands while cutting celery (to cook), and using bare hand, with disposable glove on other hand, while cutting potatoes.
  • 3-304.12 - Plastic cup (no handle) observed in flour bin.
  • 3-304.15A - Single-use gloves worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 3-602.11B - Insufficient information on the flour bin observed with no label.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Both walk-ins were observed in a states of disrepair and damaged: walk-in refrig. found with water dripping from ceiling seam and with standing water on floor of walk-in, and walk-in freezer observed with much ice build-up near door.
  • 4-602.12B - The inside cavity of the Magic Chef microwave oven was observed soiled.
  • 6-301.12A - Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at kitchen.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted over prep area and slicer where ceiling light bulbs are not working..
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Physical structure found not maintained in good repair: at ceiling where some tiles have gaps, and are stained..
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Physical structure noted in need of cleaning:1. flooring throughout and especially in corners, and behind, under, beside appliances and equipment;2. standing water on floor of walk-in refrig.;3. prep table tops where dirt/dust accumulated.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working container identified as grease cleaner was found on back shelf, not properly labeled.
  • 7-202.11A - The following poisonous or toxic material, can of ant/roach killer, was found stored on back shelf.
  • 7-209.11 - Supplements found stored on kitchen prep table.
December 06, 2005Routine413Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14A - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, when putting on diposable gloves, and when rinsing pot at 3-comp.sink before returning to food prep.
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Repeat Open can of soft drink observed on prep table beside food prepping in-process.
  • 2-402.11A - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands ----- handling deli meats while using slicer.
  • 3-301.11C - Repeat Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form ----- using bare hands while cutting celery (to cook), and using bare hand, with disposable glove on other hand, while cutting potatoes.
  • 3-304.12 - Plastic cup (no handle) observed in flour bin.
  • 3-304.15A - Single-use gloves worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 3-602.11B - Insufficient information on the flour bin observed with no label.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Both walk-ins were observed in a states of disrepair and damaged: walk-in refrig. found with water dripping from ceiling seam and with standing water on floor of walk-in, and walk-in freezer observed with much ice build-up near door.
  • 4-602.12B - The inside cavity of the Magic Chef microwave oven was observed soiled.
  • 6-301.12A - Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at kitchen.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted over prep area and slicer where ceiling light bulbs are not working..
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Physical structure found not maintained in good repair: at ceiling where some tiles have gaps, and are stained..
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Physical structure noted in need of cleaning:1. flooring throughout and especially in corners, and behind, under, beside appliances and equipment;2. standing water on floor of walk-in refrig.;3. prep table tops where dirt/dust accumulated.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working container identified as grease cleaner was found on back shelf, not properly labeled.
  • 7-202.11A - The following poisonous or toxic material, can of ant/roach killer, was found stored on back shelf.
  • 7-209.11 - Supplements found stored on kitchen prep table.
December 06, 2005Routine413Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14A - Critical Observed employee go to put on gloves without washing hands first.A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 2-301.15 - Corrected During Inspection A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in the three comp. sink.
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food handler was observed drinking from an uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.Observed employee cut melon with bare hands.
  • 3-301.11C - Repeat Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.Ramekins observed used as scoops for spices.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw shell eggs observed stored above RTE vegetables in the walk-in.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. Spice containers observed not properly labeled to identify their contents.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.Food observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 4-101.111 - Repeat Wood shelving in the back observed not sealed.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Walk-in cooler observed to leak from one point in the ceiling.
  • 4-501.11B - The walk-in freezer observed with large ice accumulation.
  • 4-602.13 - 1. The interior of all cooling units observed in need of cleaning.2. The exterior of all cooling units observed in need of cleaning.3. The top of the hot water heater observed in need of cleaning.4. One shelf in the walk-in observed in need of cleaning.5. Gaskets to the walk-in observed in need of cleaning.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: coffee pots and Black and Decker food processor.
  • 5-205.11A - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing facility observed blocked by shelf for toxins, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 5-501.113B - Outside refuse container was uncovered. Lids observed damaged.
  • 5-501.114 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
  • 5-501.115 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 6-202.11A - Lights bulb(s) in the walk-in freezer observed not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-202.14 - Toilet room door is not tight fitting.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat Front door observed to not shut properly.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at any of the hand sinks.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Light bulbs observed out in the kitchen.
  • 6-403.11B - Phone observed on prep table. Employee clothing observed on shelving.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat 1. Ceiling frames observed rusted.2. Coving by the three comp. sink observed coming away from wall.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Establishment still remains unorganized and cluttered.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat 1. The floor wall junctures observed in need of cleaning.2. The floor around the hot water heater observed in need of cleaning.3. Ceiling vents in the kitchen observed with dust.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-201.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cleaners/toxins observed stored above, next to, with utensils and food.
June 14, 2005Routine523Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers, etc.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11A - Walk-in freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Observed the unit in need of defrosting.
  • 4-501.11B - The metal flashing on the walk-in freezer is damaged.
  • 4-601.11C - In conjunction with 4-602.13: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1. exteriors of ALL equipment including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, gas ranges, grills, 2. rolling racks, 3. stainless steel and galvanized shelving/storage units, 4. particle board shelving (painted and unpainted), 5. door handles on refrigerators and freezers, 6. sinks, 7. piping from sink fixtures.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: 1. Black and Decker coffee maker, 2. Black and Decker food processor, 3. Magic Chef microwave oven, 4. Rival crock pot, 5. Crockery crock pot.
  • 6-201.11 - Observed the walk-in freezer floor constructed of concrete.
  • 6-202.15 - Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the front glass door.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen area. Observed flickering light bulbs in one ceiling fixture.
  • 6-501.114A - In conjunction with 6-501.12 and 4-601.11C: Observed the facility cluttered, disorganized, and unclean.
  • 6-501.18 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained.
February 15, 2005Follow-up012Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11C - Corrected During Inspection Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form. Observed a plastic condiment cup being used to dispense sugar (salt?) from a bulk container. Container was not labeled.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food seen inside the walk-in freezer, on shelves throughout the kitchen, and inside the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers, etc.
  • 3-304.14A - Wiping cloths improperly used. Observed the cloths underneath the cutting boards.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-101.111 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelves in the storage area (near the back door) are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. The shelves are constructed of particle board.
  • 4-101.19A - Wood handled utensils are used as a possible food contact surface.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Walk-in freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Observed the unit in need of defrosting.
  • 4-501.11B - The metal flashing on the walk-in freezer is damaged.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical In conjunction with 4-602.11: The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: 1. inside reach-in refrigerator including door gaskets, 2. slicer.
  • 4-601.11C - In conjunction with 4-602.13: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1. exteriors of ALL equipment including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, gas ranges, grills, 2. rolling racks, 3. stainless steel and galvanized shelving/storage units, 4. particle board shelving (painted and unpainted), 5. door handles on refrigerators and freezers, 6. sinks, 7. piping from sink fixtures.
  • 4-903.11A - Equipment for catering jobs were found stored on the floor throughout the establishment.
  • 4-903.11B - Clean equipment on shelves were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-904.11A - Single service items on the shelves were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: 1. Black and Decker coffee maker, 2. Black and Decker food processor, 3. Magic Chef microwave oven, 4. Rival crock pot, 5. Crockery crock pot.
  • 6-201.11 - Repeat Observed the walk-in freezer floor constructed of concrete.
  • 6-202.15 - Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the front glass door.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for the kitchen hand sink.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen area. Observed flickering light bulbs in one ceiling fixture.
  • 6-501.11 - FRP paneling (walls) and ceiling panels (gaps and holes in the panels where piping and electrical wiring is located) are not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.114A - In conjunction with 6-501.12 and 4-601.11C: Observed the facility cluttered, disorganized, and unclean.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Kitchen walls, floors, and base boards noted in need of cleaning especially behind and beneath equipment.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 6-501.18 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained.
  • 7-201.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of chemicals, toxics, and/or detegents are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
December 21, 2004Routine--Details / Comments
  • 4-903.11D - Food containers (boxes) and cups observed on the floor in the food preparation area.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate lighting was noted in the back storage room. (lights out)
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical 1. Raw chicken observed above dressing in the True cooler. 2. Raw shell eggs observed above dressing and mayo in the walk in cooler.
  • 5-501.113B - Outside refuse container was uncovered. Lids observed missing from the outside dumpster.
  • 6-501.12A - Floors throughout the establishment observed with dirt, dust and other soil build up. ( kitchen, preparation areas, under and behind equipment, rest room and other areas.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11A - Interior door frame of the walk in freezer observed with heavy accumulation of ice build up.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled spices food containers observed without labels to identify the food product.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Rival Crock Pot and Crockery Crock Pot.
  • 6-305.11B - Jacket, shirt and other clothing observed on the food storage shelf.
  • 6-201.11 - Floors in the walk in freezer observed with worn seal/covering, floors appears to not be easy cleanable. (note: This was not noted on the change of ownership inspection)
  • 6-501.11 - Leak observed at the ceiling in the walk in cooler.
  • 3-307.11 - Leak observed at the ceiling above the door of the walk in cooler. Potential for food to be contaminated when entering and being removed from the walk in cooler.
  • 6-301.12A - Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at Kitchen/ware washing hand sink.
  • 5-205.15B - Floor drain under the three compartment sink observed with food, slime and other build up.
April 13, 2004Routine114Details / Comments
  • 4-101.111 - Wooden storage shelves observed in the front and rear of the establishment.
  • 6-501.11 - Drip observed from the ceiling in the walk in cooler.
March 19, 2004Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 4-402.11A - Preparation table next to the True single door cooler not seal to wall or on casters.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate lighting was noted in the walk in cooler.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted in the employee's rest room.
  • 6-202.15 - Gap observed at the threshold of the front door..
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate lighting was noted above the preparation tale with slicer.
  • 4-101.111 - Wooden storage shelves observed in the front and rear of the establishment.
  • 6-501.11 - 1. Two (2) missing ceiling tiles observed in the back storage area. 2. Cracked and damaged floor tiles observed in the food preparation area and rest room. 3. Drip observed at the ceiling of the walk in cooler.
March 01, 2004Pre-Opening07Details / Comments

May 29, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly, last date of service was 5/25/09. No activity/evidence noted today.
2. Heat extraction hood system last serviced on 11/8/06.
3. Water heater is AO Smith FSG 75 910 751000BTU.
4. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
Thank you. The facility will be moving to a new location within the next two weeks.

May 14, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. FBI info sheet posted.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly, last date of service was 5/5/2008. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Heat extraction hood system last serviced on 11/8/06.
6. Water heater is AO Smith FSG 75 910 751000BTU.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

November 08, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
4. Wall panel observed unsecure to the wall next to the 1 door prep5. Missing ceiling tiles in storage areaRepair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

May 10, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during today's inspection.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly, date of last invoice was 4/13/2007. No activity/evidence noted today.
4. Hood system last serviced on 11/18/2006 and is cleaned yearly.
5. Water heater is AO Smith FSO 75 910 75100 BTU.
6. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.

Reminder: Catered food items must be delivered to the client at the appropriate temperatures.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

November 22, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services every two months.
5. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
6. Hood system last cleaned on 11/8/2006.
7. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
8. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

June 19, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection. Please note:
1. *** Reminder to date-mark all cooked, prepared foods with "use by" date. ***
2. Food employees must drink from cup with lid and straw and store cup under food prep table, or away from food prep or food storage areas.
3. Critical violations were readily corrected during inspection.

June 19, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection. Please note:
1. *** Reminder to date-mark all cooked, prepared foods with "use by" date. ***
2. Food employees must drink from cup with lid and straw and store cup under food prep table, or away from food prep or food storage areas.
3. Critical violations were readily corrected during inspection.

June 12, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was to conduct a routine insepction. Please note:
1. 1. *FAX CFM card for food employee found working alone ---- fax to Health Dept. within 48 hours. Also, follow-up inspection will be on or about June 14, 2006.
2. Commercial pest treatment is monthly and most recent treatment was June 8, 2006.
3. ** Wash, rinse, sanitize.
4. Sanitizer test strips, and food thermometer observed on-site.
5. Hood cleaned every 6 months, owner stated.
6. AOSMith water heater, model FSG 75910, uses 75,100-btus.
7. No grease trap on-site.
8. Crtitical violations corrected during inspection.

June 12, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was to conduct a routine insepction. Please note:
1. 1. *FAX CFM card for food employee found working alone ---- fax to Health Dept. within 48 hours. Also, follow-up inspection will be on or about June 14, 2006.
2. Commercial pest treatment is monthly and most recent treatment was June 8, 2006.
3. ** Wash, rinse, sanitize.
4. Sanitizer test strips, and food thermometer observed on-site.
5. Hood cleaned every 6 months, owner stated.
6. AOSMith water heater, model FSG 75910, uses 75,100-btus.
7. No grease trap on-site.
8. Crtitical violations corrected during inspection.

December 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Please note:
1. ***Disposable glove use, and correct times to handwash must be reviewed with employees. ***
2. **Disposable glove use does not replace correct, frequent handwashing with warm water, handsoap, and paper towels.
3. Commercial pest: services every 2 months; receipt for 11/9/05 service was available.
4. Hood: cleaned every 3 months, last cleaned 9/2/05; filter cleaned with hood -- *filter needs more frequent cleaning.
5. AO Smith water heater, model FSG75910, uses 75,100-btus.
6. Sanitizer test strips **Needed; food thermometer observed on-site.
** REPEAT VIOLATIONS may require enforcement proceedings.
** Correct ALL violations. **

December 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Please note:
1. ***Disposable glove use, and correct times to handwash must be reviewed with employees. ***
2. **Disposable glove use does not replace correct, frequent handwashing with warm water, handsoap, and paper towels.
3. Commercial pest: services every 2 months; receipt for 11/9/05 service was available.
4. Hood: cleaned every 3 months, last cleaned 9/2/05; filter cleaned with hood -- *filter needs more frequent cleaning.
5. AO Smith water heater, model FSG75910, uses 75,100-btus.
6. Sanitizer test strips **Needed; food thermometer observed on-site.
** REPEAT VIOLATIONS may require enforcement proceedings.
** Correct ALL violations. **

June 14, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during the inspection.
2. All remaining violations must be corrected before the next routine inspection. All repeat violations are now flagrant and are subject to a notice of violation.
3. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
4. Train employees on the importance of handwashing. Effective handwashing is essential for minimizing the likelihood of the hands becoming a vehicle of cross contamination. *Increase employee handwashing frequency.*
5. Professional Pest Control Company services every four (4) - six (6) months. No activity/evidence noted today.
6. Recommend a routine cleaning and maintenance schedule to maintain establishment in good, sanitary condition.
7. Clean and sanitize everything you use/touch. Organize establishment.
8. I can't emphasize enough the importance of handwashing and food safety. Please train all staff the proper way to wash hands and handle food.
9. I strongly suggest correcting all violations immediately and keep them corrected to prevent any enforcement action. Repeat violations are not exceptable.
10. Facility caters within a small proximity of around 20miles.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.
~~Water heater information:
Model: AO Smith PSG 75.910
75,100BTU
Recovery Rate: 63.7gph.
REMINDERS:
Ensure that:
• employees are effectively cleaning their hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
• employees understand illnesses and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (i.e., vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc.).
• food is received from approved sources at the proper temperatures and in sound condition.
• the proper temperatures of Potentially Hazardous Foods during receiving, storage, preparation, cooling, reheating, and service by using a probe thermometer.
• foods are rapidly cooled down within 4 hours.
• employees are properly cleaning multiuse equipment and utensils by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
• there is no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods by using deli tissue, single use gloves, or tongs as a barrier.
• employees are properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
OTHER REMINDERS:
1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap.
2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often.
3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above.
4. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided.
5. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed. 6. Discuss with your employees illnesses and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc.).
7. All employees handling food shall wear proper hair restraints at all times.
8. Purchase chlorine test strips to ensure that the sanitize solution you use in your three compartment sink and in your sanitize buckets is 50ppm-100ppm.
***BEWARE OF REPEAT VIOLATIONS. CORRECT VIOLATIONS IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION***

February 15, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a follow-up. Please review the following:
1. All critical violations were corrected during the inspection.
2. Substantial compliance observed at time of follow-up.
3. All remaining violations must be corrected before the next routine inspection.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.

December 21, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today I conducted a routine inspection at the above named establishment. All critical and easily correctable non-critical violations shall be corrected immediately. If any questions arise, please contact me at (703)246-8425. Thank you.
REMINDERS: 1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap. 2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often. 3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above. 4. Continue to inspect canned food deliveries and segregate any dented cans from general storage. 5. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided. 6. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed. 7. Discuss with your employees illnesses and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc.). 8. Properly date mark food items with the “use by” date if held beyond 24 hours. 9. Contact the Health Department before you make any changes, additions, and/or renovations to the establishment.
NOTES: Water heater: AO Smith; Model #: FSG75910; BTU: 75,100
NOTES: No dish machine; only 3-vat sink; using chlorine at 50-100ppm to sanitize.

April 13, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violation corrected at the time of the inspection.
2. All remaining non-critical violation must be corrected within Thirty (30) days or by the time of the next routine inspection.
3. The vent hood system is still under evaluation by the Fairfax County Fire Department.
4. If you have any question, please contact me.

March 19, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a follow up inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Five (5) out of the Seven (7) non-critical violations were corrected. All remaining violations must be corrected within Five (5) days or by the time of the first routine inspection (approximately 10 days).
2. The vent hood is still being evaluated by the Fairfax County Fire Department. (The vent hood does not have an extinguishing system) The report on site dated March 10, 2004, from the Fairfax County Fire Department, advised will reschedule inspection with the Mechanical Department to go over requirements.
3. Please organize the back storage room and remove articles not needed to operate the establishment.
4. If you have any question, please contact me. Thank You.

March 01, 2004 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a change of ownership inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Approval is hereby granted for the issuance of a Health Department permit. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until the official permit is obtained. All outstanding violations are to corrected within Five (5) days. No equipment additions/replacement/changes are allowed without Health Department approval.
2. A follow up inspection will be conducted within Ten (10) days on all remaining violations.
3. Please contact the Fairfax County Fire Department, regarding vent hood requirements and inspection.
4. Cleaning and dusting details needed to floors and equipment throughout the establishment.
5. recommend a cleaning and maintenance schedule to help maintain the establishment in good condition.
6. If you have any question, please contact me.

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