Cho Lon Restaurant, 6795 #12 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cho Lon Restaurant
Address: 6795 #12 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, Virginia
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: Aug 28, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 2-103.11(I) - Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat 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 that could contaminate the hands.
  • 2-402.11(A) - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Food employee(s) was observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands: cooked shrimp.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: dry substrate.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.
  • 3-501.15(B)(1)-(2) - Single portion of lavendar pureed lavendar vegetable observed covered during cooling process.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: pig ears
  • 3-501.19(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge is not able to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with the following potentially hazardous food item(s): entrees on second steam table
  • 4-501.11(A) - The Turbo air reach in refrigeration unit is not currenlty operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less.
  • 4-501.114(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine santizing solution was not observed with an acceptable concentration. Observed the sanitizing solution below zero in bucket used for towels storage.
  • 4-602.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use utensils not sanitized at four hour intervals based on discussion held with staff
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the floors adn walls are in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name.
August 28, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat 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 that could contaminate the hands.
  • 3-301.11(B) - Critical Food employee(s) indicated gloves were not regularly available implying that bare hand contact not always prevented with ready to eat foods
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw covered shrimp stored over egg and raw pork stored over covered onion in ref unit.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: casserole at 49F, palm heart and bamboo shoot at 44F and 44F
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat 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: casserole, desserts, soups
  • 3-501.19(B)(1)-(4) - Critical The following food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not cooked, served or discarded by the expiration time as indicated: two entrees at self serve buffet
  • 4-602.11(C) - Critical As sanitizing solution was absent, in use utensils had not been sanitized at four hour intervals as required
March 11, 2009Critical Procedures--Details / 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.
  • 2-103.11(G) - Employees are not aware of or are not practicing proper methods to rapidly cool potentially hazardous food (PHF).
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Critical 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 that could contaminate the hands.
  • 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 - beef was stored over fish in upright refrigerator.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper use of wet wiping cloths for the following activity:
  • 3-304.15(A) - Single-use gloves worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 3-305.11(A)(2) - Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, or other contamination as follows - open container of chicken left by handsink
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Sauce containers were stored on the floor
  • 3-501.13(A)-(D) - Observed the following food thawing using an improper method: fish and squid in standing water
  • 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 - sweet potato-coconut drink at 95F
  • 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: single portions take out soups and meat casserole in display case.
  • 3-602.11(B)(1)-(7) - Repeat Insufficient information is provided on the label of the following food item(s) packaged in the food establishment: salted green vegetable.
  • 4-501.16(B) - The warewashing sink was not observed cleaned and sanitized
  • 4-502.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, or other debris - shelving
  • 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: food processor
  • 6-501.11 - Observed wallpaper section in need of resurfacing.
  • 6-501.111(B) - Roach found crawling out of paper towel dispenser
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floors are in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
October 08, 2008Routine416Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 21, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-303.12(B) - Repeat The following unpackaged food was found stored in direct contact with undrained ice: cooked shrimp and pork.
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: fish and tofu & vegetables at the buffet line Note: Items were re-heated to proper temperatures.
  • 3-602.11(B)(1)-(7) - Repeat Insufficient information is provided on the label of the following food item(s) packaged in the food establishment: cooked vegetables, sour pork salad, and sour cabbage.
  • 4-501.11(B) - Repeat The door gaskets of the Turbo Air prep unit are torn.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: raw animal blood on bottom of Migali freezer
  • 5-202.13 - Critical Repeat An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level at the sanitize basin of the 3 compartment sink is not observed. Note: Owner has cut the pipe but the air gap is not 1 inch.
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed mop improperly stored.
May 05, 2008Follow-up25Details / Comments
  • 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: 1) 2 buckets of raw chicken stored over noodles in the Turbo Air prep unit 2) raw shrimp stored over bamboo and bags of vegetables in the Migali freezer.
  • 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 quayle stored over raw pork in the Blue Air cooler.
  • 3-302.12 - Bulk containers of sugar, salt, and MSG are labeled in Vietnamese but not in English.
  • 3-303.12(B) - The following unpackaged food was found stored in direct contact with undrained ice: cooked shrimp and pork.
  • 3-501.13(A)-(D) - Observed the following food thawing using an improper method: raw whole chickens in the sanitize basin of the 3 vat sink.
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: various items at the buffet line. Note: Items were re-heated to proper temperatures.
  • 3-602.11(B)(1)-(7) - Insufficient information is provided on the label of the following food item(s) packaged in the food establishment: cooked vegetables, sour pork salad, and sour cabbage.
  • 4-204.11 - Observed missing drip pan on the hood system.
  • 4-402.11(A) - Observed the following equipment that needs to be caulked or re-caulked to the wall: kitchen handsink, prep sink, and 3 compartment sink.
  • 4-501.11(B) - The door gaskets of the Turbo Air prep unit are torn.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed food processor with food debris stored on a shelf with dry goods.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: 1)shelves above the 3 compartment sink 2) clean raw animal blood from bottom of Migali freezer.
  • 4-904.11(A) - Single service spoons were found displayed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 5-202.13 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level at the sanitize basin of the 3 compartment sink is not observed.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection There is no hand sign at the kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floor under the stove and deep fryer is in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Observed mop improperly stored.
April 21, 2008Routine512Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to describe the primary symptoms of illnesses/diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to state the required temperatures and holding times for the potentially hazardous food items when (1) in refrigerated storage, (2) in hot holding, (3) being cooled and/or (4) being reheated.
  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures. Employee did not scrub for at least 20 seconds and then dried her hands on a wet wiping cloth. Note: Proper hand washing was demonstrated to the CFM and employee.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed raw chicken stored over cooked meat and fish in the Blue Air 1 DR.
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: numerous items at the buffet line. Note: ALL items that were out of temperature were taken for re-heating. Re-heat temperatures were observed at 165 and above.
  • 4-702.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Due to no distinct sanitize step observed, the food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: metal pan.
  • 4-703.11(C) - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed dish washer wash a metal pan, rinse the pan, and then store the pan on a rack for drying and skip the sanitizing step. Note: Proper setup of the sanitize compartment was shown to the CFM and dish washer.
  • 7-202.12(A)(1)-(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The concentration of the chlorine solution in the sanitize bucket was measured in excess of 200 ppm.
September 25, 2007Critical Procedures70Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 18, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
6-501.11 - Sealing of holes in the walls is needed near mop sink, food sink, and other areas in the kitchen to prevent harborage for insects. Ceiling tile in kitchen.March 27, 2007Routine01Details / Comments
  • 3-501.13 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed pork thawing in sink with improper coverage of water..
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Foods in reach in refrigerators are in some cases not at the required 41 F due to warming of the refrigerators primarily due to placing recently cooked foods into units to cool.
  • 5-205.15B - The grease trap is disconnected from the three vat sink.
  • 6-201.11 - One ceiling tile in kitchen is of improper type.
May 22, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 12.1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Igloo cooler.
  • 3-301.11C - Repeat Bowl found in the sugar bin.
  • 3-501.13 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed pork chops thawing food prep sink in standing water at 66 F
  • 4-102.11A1 - Critical Repeat Grocery style bags are being used for direct storage of food items.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following: Storage
  • 4-301.13 - Repeat Sink drain plugs are needed at the three vat sink.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat Storage shelves near the kitchen door are peeling and hard to clean.
  • 4-502.11A - Repeat Lid of the sugar bin is cracked.
  • 4-603.14 - Corrected During Inspection The sanitizer in the third sink is greasy indicating that either the dishes are not being effectively washed and rinsed or the sink was not properly cleaned before set up for washing of the dishes.
  • 5-205.15B - Critical Repeat The hand sink drain in the kitchen is stopped up, probably due to use of sink as a drop sink and the drain is loose and leaking into a container.
November 01, 2005Follow-up28Details / Comments
  • 12.1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Igloo cooler.
  • 3-301.11C - Repeat Bowl found in the sugar bin.
  • 3-501.13 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed pork chops thawing food prep sink in standing water at 66 F
  • 4-102.11A1 - Critical Repeat Grocery style bags are being used for direct storage of food items.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following: Storage
  • 4-301.13 - Repeat Sink drain plugs are needed at the three vat sink.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat Storage shelves near the kitchen door are peeling and hard to clean.
  • 4-502.11A - Repeat Lid of the sugar bin is cracked.
  • 4-603.14 - Corrected During Inspection The sanitizer in the third sink is greasy indicating that either the dishes are not being effectively washed and rinsed or the sink was not properly cleaned before set up for washing of the dishes.
  • 5-205.15B - Critical Repeat The hand sink drain in the kitchen is stopped up, probably due to use of sink as a drop sink and the drain is loose and leaking into a container.
November 01, 2005Follow-up28Details / Comments
  • 12.1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Kenmore Microwave and Igloo cooler.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical
  • 3-301.11C - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Bowl found in the sugar bin.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. Sugar and other small containes of hard to identify foods.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pork, Chicken, eggs waiting excessive amount of time on counter awaiting further preparation allowing temperatures to reach upper 60's and 70's. Meats in the under counter refrigerator are also reaching temperatures above the required 41 F. cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-102.11A1 - Critical Grocery style bags are being used for direct storage of food items.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following: Storage
  • 4-301.13 - Sink drain plugs are needed at the three vat sink.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat Storage shelves near the kitchen door are peeling and hard to clean.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The round cutting board on the preparation table isre heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-502.11A - Lid of the sugar bin is cracked.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Vegetabler peelers, food containers and small dishes are not clean or in the case of the dishes are stained and not cleanable.
  • 4-603.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The person washing dished did not know how to set up or use the three vat sink for washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils. Food prep sink is being use as presoak for soiled dishes.
  • 5-205.15B - Critical The hand sink drain in the kitchen is stopped up, probably due to use of sink as a drop sink and the drain is loose and leaking into a container.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Container of peroxide found on food storage shelf.
November 01, 2005Routine510Details / Comments
  • 12.1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Kenmore Microwave and Igloo cooler.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical
  • 3-301.11C - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Bowl found in the sugar bin.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. Sugar and other small containes of hard to identify foods.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pork, Chicken, eggs waiting excessive amount of time on counter awaiting further preparation allowing temperatures to reach upper 60's and 70's. Meats in the under counter refrigerator are also reaching temperatures above the required 41 F. cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-102.11A1 - Critical Grocery style bags are being used for direct storage of food items.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following: Storage
  • 4-301.13 - Sink drain plugs are needed at the three vat sink.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat Storage shelves near the kitchen door are peeling and hard to clean.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The round cutting board on the preparation table isre heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-502.11A - Lid of the sugar bin is cracked.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Vegetabler peelers, food containers and small dishes are not clean or in the case of the dishes are stained and not cleanable.
  • 4-603.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The person washing dished did not know how to set up or use the three vat sink for washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils. Food prep sink is being use as presoak for soiled dishes.
  • 5-205.15B - Critical The hand sink drain in the kitchen is stopped up, probably due to use of sink as a drop sink and the drain is loose and leaking into a container.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Container of peroxide found on food storage shelf.
November 01, 2005Routine510Details / Comments
  • 12.1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Cuisinart food processor, igloo cooler, juicer.
  • 3-301.11C - Corrected During Inspection Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form. Bowls in sugar.
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers. Sugar
  • 3-304.14B2 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.13 - Corrected During Inspection Observed shrimp thawing pan in sink with no running water..
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following: food storage.
  • 4-301.11 - The beverage refrigerator being used to store potentially hazardous foods in not designed for such storage.
  • 4-501.11B - Shelving over the three vat sink are peeling the plastic coating.
  • 4-501.12 - The Round cutting boardin the sinkis heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-502.11A - Plastic bowls and metal trays are damaged.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers and single use foil pans were observed reused for the storage of food
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Some dishes have not been adequately washed and sanitized.
  • 4-603.14 - Repeat The food sink and the three vat sinks all have soiled dishes in them.
  • 4-904.11B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored with the handles up at the cash register..
  • 6-501.11 - Floor tile missing.
May 27, 2005Routine114Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 17, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A - Critical Most of the potentially hazardous items on the buffet are at less than the required 140 F or higher temperature but are above the acceptable cold holding temperarature.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Foods are displayed uncovered.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-502.13A - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food and utensils..
  • 4-601.11A - Critical There are several food contact surfaces that are soiled. These can lead to food contamination as well as provide food for the roach population found in the restaurant.
  • 4-502-11A - Food strainers are damaged making them difficult to clean.
  • 12.1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Household microwave
  • 3-304.12 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between use. Rice scoop in standing water.
  • 4-603.14 - The three vat sink is being used improperly in conjunction with food prep sink for washing and sanitizing ware.
  • 6-501.111D - Though a pest control company visited and treated yesterday there is a considerable population of primarily young roaches located near the prep. unit. There is harborage being offered by soil and foil covered surfaces.
  • 4-101.11D - Surfaces in the kitchen are lined with aluminum foil which is hard to clean and offers harborage to insects.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following: storage and they are soiled and difficult to clean.
  • 4-904.11B - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored in restaurant with the handles up.
  • 12.1-14 - The restaurant permit has been suspended due to imminent healt hazard due to improper temperatures of almost all items on the buffet and the discovery of a sizeable population of roaches in part of the kitchen.
December 15, 2004Routine311Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 11, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed the following are not maintained in good repair:1.The 3 vat sink splash wall is damaged2.Caulking for the 3 vat sink disrepair3.Under the drain board walls damaged.4.Near the stove walls damaged
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard boxes are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: All equipments in the prep area.
  • 7-201.11B - Critical Containers of cleaning agent is not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 4-402.12A - Observed the floor-mounted shelving unit with no clearance space between the floor and equipment.
  • 6-501.12A - Observed the whole kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the display case.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the buffet line lamp shade interiors had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw eggs in the upright unit.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
February 09, 2004Routine28Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 12, 2003Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 21, 2003Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 5-103.11A - Critical There is not a sufficient water supply to this facility for proper sanitization within this food service establishment.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 5-205.15B - Observed the prep sink and the 3 vat sink faucets are leaking.
  • 4-101.11A - Critical Observed the establishment is using bamboo strainer.
  • 3-501.13 - Observed chickens thawing in the basin without running water.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed the hood panel is lap sided and is not maintained in good repair.
  • 5-205.11A - The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 8-304.11A - The permit is not posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the front counter.
February 21, 2003Routine37Details / Comments

August 28, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine 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.
NOTES:
*Water Heater: not accessible
*Dish Machine: n/a
* Hood System: cleaned 2/yr,
*Pest Control Services: obtained monthly
TPHC variance utilized for buffet entrees; labels being placed on buffet line
Additional Kitchen PHFs: Pork Ear with vegetable in single use take out containers @ 49F; Thit Kho @ 42F

March 11, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management is aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Person in charge was able to name the Big Five Foodborne illness which are required to be reported to the Health Department.
Hot Water Heater: not observed
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System:
Grease Trap:
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control - to be contracted

October 08, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
Review the Big 5 Food-borne Illnesses (Salmonella, E.Coli, Shigella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus) and the symptoms associated with these illnesses (diarrhea, vomiting, severe stomach cramps and/or jaundice). Ensure that all employees, including management, understand reporting, restriction, and exclusion.
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.
NOTES:
*Water Heater: not accessible
*Dish Machine: n/a
*Grease Trap: cleaned weekly
*Hood Filters: cleaned weekly
*Hood System: cleaned 2/yr,
*Pest Control Services: obtained monthly
TPHC variance utilized for buffet entrees; labels in place on buffet line

May 21, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection to check the sanitizer basin for an air gap.
The air gap is present. Thank you.

May 05, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 4/21/08.
A follow up inspection will be conducted on 5/7 to check the air gap at the 3 compartment sink.
Although a few food items at the buffet line were found hot holding, the establishment has done a lot of work to correct the hot holding violation. Food items at the buffet were observed in small quantities and the EHS observed the employee regularly stirring the food items to distribute heat. Continue to work on keeping your hot foods at 135F and above and take the necessary corrective action if foods fall below the acceptable temperatures.

April 21, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
Additional food temperatures:
Shrimp- 41F in top compartment of prep unit
Cooked tofu- 41F in the Blue Air cooler
** A follow-up inspection will be conducted 5/5/08 to determine compliance of non-corrected critical violations and to verify that corrected critical violations are being maintained.
** The owner from a neighboring restaurant assisted the EHS with Vietnamese translation. She has agreed to review the report with the owners of this facility.
MAINTENANCE:
*Water Heater: in ceiling
*Dish Machine: n/a
*Grease Trap: cleaned every 3 days
*Hood Filters: cleaned 2/yr, last cleaning 10/31/07
*Hood System: cleaned weekly
*Pest Control Services: obtained monthly, last service 3/12/08, no activity noted during today's inspection.
Additional information foodborne illness, handwashing, and proper food storage was provided.

September 25, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a critical procedures inspection.
**Additional information on cooling, proper storage of raw/ready-to-eat foods, hand washing, foodborne illness, and hot/cold holding was provided.
** The prep unit was observed with an ambient air temperature of 49F. The unit is being used to store only non-potentially hazardous vegetables. The establishment has adequate refrigeration for their potentially hazardous foods. The CFM was instructed not to store any potentially hazardous foods in this unit until it is able to maintain an ambient air temperature of 41F or below.
NOTES:
*Water Heater: not accessible
*Dish Machine: n/a
*Grease Trap: cleaned weekly
*Hood Filters: cleaned weekly
*Hood System: cleaned 2/yr, last service 8/20/07
*Pest Control Services: obtained monthly, last invoice 9/19/07 was available for review, no activity noted during today's inspection.

April 18, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
This is a follow up inspection. All Violations have been corrected.

March 27, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 6-501.11 - Sealing of holes in the walls is needed near mop sink, food sink, and other areas in the kitchen to prevent harborage for insects. Ceiling tile in kitchen.
Replace one absorbant ceiling tile in kitchen
Comments:
Complete repairs within 10 days.

May 22, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a Critical Procedure Inspection where the emphasis is on those risk factors that most directly affect the safe and sanitary preparation and service of food. Other less critical items, if observed, are not mentioned in this report but are brought to the food manager's attention for correction.
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 (PIC). 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 or diagnosed illnesses. As discussed with the CFM, employees shall be RESTRICTED from working in a food service establishment when they are experiencing symptoms of sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice. Until the employee obtains documentation from a medical professional that he/she is no longer experiencing those symptoms may they return to work. If an employee has been diagnosed with and/or been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Salmonella, Shigella, E.Coli, and Hepatitis A they are EXCLUDED from working in the food service establishment until laboratory tests have confirmed they are no longer carriers of the disease.
ALL critical and easily correctable non-critical violations shall be corrected immediately. If any questions arise, please contact me at the telephone number provided.
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, diseases, and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, E.Coli, Salmonella, 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. 10. ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia’s website.
Please remember that proper hand washing is the most important thing that food service employees can do to prevent food contamination. Review when and how to wash hands with all employees and monitor hand washing practices.
Water Heater: Not accessible (in ceiling)

November 01, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This is a followup inspection some of the violations still need to be corrected including the plumbing repair to the hand sink. The plumber is scheduled to come early in the afternoon and I will return to inspect this repair. The sink is functional but presently leaks into a container from the drain.

November 01, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This is a followup inspection some of the violations still need to be corrected including the plumbing repair to the hand sink. The plumber is scheduled to come early in the afternoon and I will return to inspect this repair. The sink is functional but presently leaks into a container from the drain.

November 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a ROUTINE inspection at the above named establishment. All critical and easily correctable non-critical violations shall be corrected immediately. All other violations must be corrected as soon as possible within the next 90 days. If any questions arise, please contact me at the number provided.
There are problems with cold food temperatures due to leaving food out awaiting preparation and the malfunction of the under counter refrigerator. The refrigerator must be repaired immediately and more care taken with the food temperatures. A re-inspection will be made tomorrow.
The dish washing procedure must be properly taught to staff to ensure proper use of the three vat sink.
The hand sink drain in the kitchen must be repaired by a professional plumber to allow its use. This must be done before tomorrows re-inspection.
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, diseases, and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, E.Coli, Salmonella, 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. 10. ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia’s website.
Please remember that proper hand washing is the most important thing that food service employees can do to prevent food contamination. Review when and how to wash hands with all employees and monitor hand washing practices.

November 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a ROUTINE inspection at the above named establishment. All critical and easily correctable non-critical violations shall be corrected immediately. All other violations must be corrected as soon as possible within the next 90 days. If any questions arise, please contact me at the number provided.
There are problems with cold food temperatures due to leaving food out awaiting preparation and the malfunction of the under counter refrigerator. The refrigerator must be repaired immediately and more care taken with the food temperatures. A re-inspection will be made tomorrow.
The dish washing procedure must be properly taught to staff to ensure proper use of the three vat sink.
The hand sink drain in the kitchen must be repaired by a professional plumber to allow its use. This must be done before tomorrows re-inspection.
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, diseases, and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, E.Coli, Salmonella, 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. 10. ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia’s website.
Please remember that proper hand washing is the most important thing that food service employees can do to prevent food contamination. Review when and how to wash hands with all employees and monitor hand washing practices.

May 27, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. Correct criitical violations immediately and any other violations as soon as possible within 90 days. Do not allow violations to be repeated at next inspection. Note: All buffet foods were at correct temperatures over 140 F. Make sure that these temperatures are observed and that trays of foods are not kept above the hot wells as has been observed in the past.

December 17, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
This is a reinspection of this establishment to check on progress in controlling roaches and maintaining proper buffet temperatures. No roaches were observed and the restaurant was much cleaner. A few buffet temperatures had to be adjusted to 140 F. The owner had posted signs for time as a control but this method is not to be used unless it is not possible to maintain the required temperatures. A few items still need to be corrected:.. Removal of household micrtowave and juicer and bamboo handle strainer which is not approved. The establishment has been treated for roaches and none wre observed.

December 15, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. A considerable population of primarily small roaches was found under several boxes next to the prep unit in the kitchen. The restaurant was treated by a pest control company yesterday and they have been called back to reevaluate and treat as necessary. There is also the issue of most of the foods being on the buffet at unsatisfactory temperatures. All foods that have been at these temperatures for more than 2 hours should be discarded. Due to these two factors the permit has been suspended and the restaurant ordered to be cleaned and retreated for the roaches. The food must be at the correct holding temperatures.

March 11, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
This is a follow-up inspeciton for Cho Lon from Feb.09, 2004 routine inspection. All vioaltions were corrected. The owners had changed the handsink and paper dispenser, so they lost their handwash signage attached to the dispenser.

February 09, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

March 12, 2003 (Follow-up)

Comments:
This is a follow-up from the previous routine inspection last Feb.21, 2003.The following corrections were made:
1.A NSF microwave is now provided.
2.Cover/lids to all foods are provided.
3.Handsink is accessible.
4.Permit is posted.
5.Hot water temperature is at 131F
6.Kitchen is clean.
7.Foods elevated 6 inches above the floor.
8.Establishment is keeping up the record for food temperatures.
9.Hood panels are in placed.
10.Personal items are stored properly.

February 21, 2003 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The establishment was closed at 1:35pm today for not having hot water supply in the kitchen.Water temperature was at 60F.The vilation was corrected today and the water temperature is at 123F.The establishment is opened for business,permit is re-instated.
Comments:
All foods in the buffet line must be discarded, time provided for public health control was at 3:00pm pull out time.Corrected.

February 21, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The establishment has the Public Health Time Control in place.The establishment is Closed for not having hot water supply in the kitchen.

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