- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: TCS items in middle prep unit were not holding at 41 F or less, including cubed meat at 45 F, taco meat at 45 F, and cooked pasta at 46 F. All items were removed from unit and call for service on unit was placed. Unit was not to be used until repair was made to unit.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of tortilla chip dispenser scoop are not clean to sight and touch.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
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11/25/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The hand sink across from the chicken station was loose from the wall.
The wheeled cart next to the chicken station was cracked and damaged.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of syrup dispensers for grenadine, mango, and blackberry, are not clean to sight and touch.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: The light was burned out in the 2 door uprt freezer across from the chicken station.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Properly distributed light makes the need for cleaning apparent by making accumulations of soil conspicuous.
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06/08/2015 | Routine | |
The spray nozzle to the 3-compartment sink was observed in need of cleaning. Interior of the mechanical dishmachine observed in need of cleaning. Dead pests observed in the magnesol container (product will be discarded by person in charge). Chlorine concentration in the dishmachine checked using the provided test strips.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: Ice observed improperly dumped in cook-line handsink.
Correction: The handwashing facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
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12/03/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Gravy, made around 12:00 noon and found in plastic containers with lids on inside the walk-in refrigerator at 79-114F was not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Blue cheese cold holding at the improper temperature of 47F on top portion of "Kairak" 2-dr left prep refrigerator.
Correction: (relocated) - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
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09/17/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: Storage shelving under the coffee/beverage station observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur and to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Equipment/Cooking and Baking/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: The interior of the microwave oven(s) observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment must be cleaned to prevent encrustations that may impede heat transfer necessary to adequately cook food. Encrusted equipment may also serve as an insect attractant when not in use. Because of the nature of the equipment, it may not be necessary to clean cooking equipment as frequently as the equipment specified in section 4-602.11.
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Observation: Lights in the walk-in freezer observed not properly shielded.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Wall area(s) around the kitchen handsinks and the produce preparation area observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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06/02/2014 | Routine | |
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
Correction: Post no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in the non-smoking area.
These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheasy
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Rice and baby back ribs were not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Food was discarded.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: Methods used for cooling gravy can not be accomplished with the time and temperature criteria. Gravy was observed tightly covered and stacked hot in the walk-in cooler. Rice and baby back ribs were observed tightly wrapped and stacked together (improperly cooling time/temperature).
Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (1) Placing food in shallow pans
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw hamburger, steak, and tilapia were observed cold holding at the improper temperatures of 55 to 62 F in the 2 drawer cooler under the grill. Unit not functioning properly. Food was discarded.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: Several refrigeration units not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. This section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steamtables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. A permanent temperature measuring device is required in any unit storing potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food because of the potential growth of pathogenic microorganisms should the temperature of the unit exceed Code requirements. In order to facilitate routine monitoring of the unit, the device must be clearly visible.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair:
The inside (top) of the ice machine was observed cracked in several places
Correction: the two drawer refrigerator under grill not maintaining proper cold temperatures
- Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The surfaces of the mobile cutting boards and the cutting boards on prep refrigerators are no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces.
- Warewashing Machine, Cleaning Frequency (repeated violation)
Observation: The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
Correction: Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the interior surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Not Potentially Hazardous/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Surfaces of the inside of the ice machine and ice scoops with holsters are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
Observation: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried before contact with food.
Correction: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions), before contact with food
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08/21/2013 | Routine | |
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