China Cafe, 8740 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: China Cafe
Address: 8740 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Mar 30, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed that empolyee changed task without washing hands.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the freezer unit.
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw chicken over raw beef and shell eggs.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: prep unit
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: powders
  • 4-101.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Observed food in cardbroad boxes in the freezer unit. The food is directly touches the carboard at all parts.
  • 4-502.13(A) - Corrected During Inspection Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of produce. Plastic tofu buckets
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the wall in the dry storage area is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the floor in the kitchen is in need of cleaning. The manager did power wash but the floor is still in need.
  • 7-202.12(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Pesticides are not being applied by a certified applicator. Observed household use spray cans.
March 30, 2009Routine56Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 27, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 08, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(E) - Based on a discussion with the PIC/CFM, food employees are not inspecting the food upon receipt to verify proper temperature and intact packaging.
  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Critical Observed food employees using abbreviated handwashing procedures.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: pork stored over onion ring and dessert in freezer storage
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper use of wet wiping cloths
  • 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: noodles
  • 4-502.13(A) - Manufacturer plastic containers were observed reused for the storage of various foods
  • 4-602.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Utensils may not be sanitized at regular four hour intervals
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present in the establishment.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floors are in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
December 04, 2008Routine--Details / Comments

March 30, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. If there are any questions please contact the EHS inspector. Thank you.
Hot Water Heater: State SBS6565NE; 65000BTU;
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System: 4 months
Grease Trap: monthly
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced regularly monthly

March 27, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
4-601.11(C) - Equipment / Non-food Contact / Visibly Clean
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: prep tables and sides of fryer.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
6-501.11 - Physical Facilities Good Repair
Observation: Observed that the walls is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
6-501.12(A) - Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
Observation (REPEAT): Observed that the floors under equipment have food debris and oil and grease.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
7-202.12(C) - Conditions of Use / Presence and Use / Restricted Use Pesticide
This is a critical violation
Observation: Pesticides are not being applied by a certified applicator. Household use spray.
Correction: Because of their toxicity, restricted use pesticides shall only be applied by a certified applicator.
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection for a complaint inspection. The faclity has half corrected some of the violations.

January 08, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
A follow up was conducted to confirm correction of the following critical violation: 43-1-3-3a Certified Food Manager Presence. Thank you

December 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. CFM is absent and as a result facility is required to CLOSE. Contact EHS at number provided to schedule reopening inspection
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Hot Water Heater: State SBS6565NE; 65000BTU;
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System: to be contractor serviced
Grease Trap:
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: Serviced regularly

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