Cityhouse, 1325 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cityhouse
Address: 1325 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 525-1234
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Sep 23, 2009

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Inspection Date

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Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands when switching between working with raw food and ready to eat food.
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical An open beverage container and/or a closed beverage container not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed.>>coffee beverage observed sitting on cutting board of prep unit>>open beverage observed in server area.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (bread) food with their bare hands.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures:1. cheese (50 F) and cooked chicken (48 F) in the True 2 door reach-in on cookline2. cubed chicken (48 F), cut tomatoes (45 F), bleu cheese (49 F), hummus (45 F), Caesar dressing (47 F), and boiled eggs (54 F) all stored in the Superior 3 door reach-in on cookline.ALL FOODS WERE PLACED ON ICE.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The slicer and various utensils (which were stored as "clean") are not clean to sight and touch.
  • 4-703.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in the hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is properly set up and/or achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator.
September 23, 2009Critical Procedures60Details / Comments
  • 3-304.11 - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Handle of scoop observed touching sugar in the bulk sugar bin.
  • 3-501.14A - Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Mashed potatoes (52F) was not cooled within 2 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F); and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F) or less.>Mashed potatoes was discarded.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Grilled cheese and yellow rice observed hot holding at the improper temperature of 108F and 117F, respectively.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods observed cold holding at the improper temperatures:1. Coleslaw at 53F (cookline ice-prep area)2. Sliced tomatoes at 60F (cookline ice-prep area)3. Deli turkey at 52F (Superior 2-dr prep)4. Swiss cheese 48F (Superior 2-dr prep)5. Sliced white and yellow cheese at 46F and 45F (True 1-dr prep)6. Cheesecake at 54F (Pepsi 1-dr upright display)7. Brown sauce at 45F (Superior 2-dr prep)>>Use smaller containers for the ice prep area and place lids on top of food
  • 3-603.11 - Critical Repeat The following need the asterisk removed from the food item:1. Chicken linguine and chicken club sandwich from lunch menu2. Chicken cobb salad, down home chicken dish, and crabcakes (dinner menu)3. Smoked salmon from breakfast menu
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The following equipment observed in need of repair / adjustment:1. 'True 2-door reach-in (cooline)---not holding temp2. 'Superior' 2-dr prep (cookline)--unit cannot cool efficiently / fast enough
  • 4-602.11E - >>The 'Traulsen' 4-door box (REF-10) shelving observed in need of cleaning.>>The plastic sliding doors for the ice machine observed with green mold.
  • 5-205.15B - The 2-compartment sink (back of kitchen) faucet observed leaking.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the (REF-10), (REF-15), (REF-09) are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
March 23, 2009Routine54Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12A - Critical Food employees are not cleaning their hands and exposed portions of their arms.>>No hot water exist at any of the handsink in the kitchen and in the employees rest-rooms>>No employees washing hands duration of inspection
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.>>Raw porkloin was observed over cooked chicken stock in the 'Traulsen' 2-dr stacked (REF-09)
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Dipper well was observed turn-off with utensils (tongs, cutting knives, spoons) in standing water.
  • 3-501.14A - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Cooked sliced chicken (48F) and Navy Bean soup (50F) was not cooled within 2 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F); and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F) or less.>>Food was discarded.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):Grilled chicken breast was observed hot holding at the improper temperature of 125F.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following foods observed cold holding at the improper temperature:1. Sliced white cheese at 45F in 'True' 1-dr prep2. Sliced yellow cheese at 46F in 'True' 1-dr prep3. Raw hamburger at 47F in 'True' 1-dr prep4. Rice at 46F in 'Traulsen' unit REF-095. Raw lamb chop at 45F in 'Traulsen' unit REF-096. Pork tenderloin at 48F in 'Traulsen' unit REF-097. Cole slaw at 47F on cookline in ice box (discarded)8. Sliced white cheese at 48F in 'Superior' 2-dr prep (cookline)9. Sliced turkey at 48F in the 'Superior' 2-dr prep (cookline)
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The following areas need the Consumer Advisory to be added, modified, or removed:1. Remove asterisks (*) from the chicken linguine and chicken club sandwich (lunch menu)2. Remove asterisks (*) from the chicken cobb salad, down home chicken dish, and crabcakes (dinner menu)3. Add asterisks (*) to both your Consumer Advisory notice and the eggs any-style, poached eggs, and the Benedict (breakfast menu)
  • 4-201.11 - The 'Presto' griddle (on cookline) is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the milk crates (in walk-in coolers and freezers) is not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The following equipment observed in need or repair / adjustment:1. The flat top grill is not operational2. The 'True' 2-dr reach-in on cookline (all foods inside above 41F)3. The 'Traulsen' 2-dr stacked (REF-09) (all foods inside above 41F)4. The water heater for the main kitchen5. The warewasher was observed leaking from the bottom6. The 'Haagen-Daaz' ice cream chest windows observed with duct tape7. 'Superior' 2-dr prep unit (cookline) (all food inside above 41F)
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):The slicer is not clean to sight and touch.
  • 4-602.11E - The following equipment surfaces were noted in need of cleaning:1. The soda gun at the bar observed moldy inside (closest to entrance of bar)2. The 'Haagen-Daaz' ice-cream chest observed in need defrosting and cleaning3. The reach-down ice-cream chest (pastry area) noted in need of defrosting and cleaning4. 'Superior' 2-dr prep interior5. 'Traulsen' 2-dr reach-in counter unit (cookline)
  • 4-702.11 - Critical Repeat Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment were not sanitized after cleaning.>>All food contact surfaces placed through the warewasher was not sanitized. No hot water at three compartment sink.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in the hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is properly set up and/or achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator.>>Thermolabel did not turn black after 3 runs. Warewasher was already in use that morning.
  • 5-103.11 - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):The food establishment was observed without hot water in the main kitchen to include all handsinks (kitchen and bar), three compartment sink, and the employees rest-room sinks (men and women).
  • 5-402.11 - Critical A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from the prep sink in the back kitchen by the back steam table (no air gap observed).
  • 6-303.11 - A light was observed burnt out in the walk-in freezer attached to walk-in cooler #2.
  • 6-501.11 - A large hole was observed in the wall by the soda box crates.
February 19, 2009Routine117Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of the significance of the relationship between maintaining the time and temperature of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) and the prevention of foodborne illness.
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic relation.
  • 2-103.11M - Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Handout given)
  • 3-203.11 - Molluscan shellfish were removed from the container in which they were received prior to sale or preparation for service.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods. Walk-in refrigerator #1 had raw meat stored over RTE food.
  • 3-304.12 - Food preparation and dispensing utensils are improperly stored. The ice cream scoops stored in the dipperwell are subject to splash by those who wash their hands. Provide a splash guard to prevent contamination.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following were cold holding at improper temperatures: hamburger 56 F, cooked potatoes 46 F
  • 4-201.11 - The following homestandard equipment found in the employee cafe are not designed and constructed to be durable: Proctor Silex toaster, Haier microwave
  • 4-501.11 - The following are not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design: (1) Ref. # 2 and the three door Superior line refrigerator were leaking condensate (2) Gaskets on several refrigerators on the cooking line were damaged (3) one door line refrigerator broken -operating at 56 F
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The slicer is not clean to sight and touch. Break down the slicer inorder to thoroughly clean the equipment.
  • 4-803.11 - Corrected During Inspection Soiled linens are not stored in a clean, nonabsorbent or washable receptacle/bag and/or transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, and single-service and single-use articles. The dirty linen container was stored in the walk-in refrigerator. Remove the container immediately.
  • 5-501.115 - The storage area and/or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is not maintained free of unnecessary items and/or clean.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. **dock doors left open
  • 6-304.11 - Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity are not provided to keep the customer restrooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and/or fumes.
  • 6-501.11 - Several ceiling tiles were damaged in the food preparation areas.
  • 6-501.111 - Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises. **gnats
July 08, 2008Routine411Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Repeat Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.- Employees observed handling RTE foods (vegetables, potato fries, lettuce) with bare hands.- Ice scoop handle observed in direct contact with the ice at ice bin by Pepsi machine.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display.- Raw beef observed over raw seafood in Traulsen #15.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.- raw seafood observed over RTE cheese in Traulsen #15- raw seafood observed over RTE pasta and sauce in Traulsen #9.
  • 3-501.15A - Pasta observed cooling in upright on line @ 80F.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical The following observed cold holding above 41F:- shrimp in Traulsen #9, 50F- Caesar dressing in Superior three door upright, 49F- baked potato in True two door, 48F- cooked vegetables on counter, 68F.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Repeat Dish machine at bar downstairs observed not sanitizing.
  • 6-301.12 - No paper towels observed at bake shop, dish area, and bar upstairs hand sinks.
February 27, 2008Critical Procedures42Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 4-402.11 - The caulking around the 3 part sink is deteriorated.
  • 4-501.11 - The door gasket for the Superior 3 door prep is damaged.The draintube is missing at the bar soda nozzle.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Due to improper operation of the mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 4-501.112)
  • 5-202.13 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the spray hose at the dish table was not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn in and foul the entire system.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Food debris observed in the drain.
July 13, 2007Routine33Details / Comments

September 23, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Equipment in kitchen needs cleaning (refrigerators, door gaskets, shelving, etc.)
Employees need to wash hands frequently and wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods.

March 23, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Thermo-label turned black, attached to type report. Hot water observed throughout out kitchen.
Health notice, food allergen, and Big Five foodborne notice posted at time of inspection.
Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in units that cannot keep and maintain foods are 41F or below.
Compliance observed, Notice of Violation (NOV) removed, food establishment will now return to normal inspection frequency.

February 19, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Big Five foodborne illness info sheet, health notice, and food allergen info sheet reviewed and given to CFM to post for employees to read (English and Spanish)
Ensure to date mark all foods made on premise and commercial sliced foods separated from its packaging that is kept over 24 hours.
All handsinks and the three compartment sink was observed without having hot water at 100F or greater (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
Thermolablel DID NOT turn black and attached to typed report to be filed (new tape ran through and changed will be added to report)
Notice of Violation (NOV) issued and hand delivered

July 08, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

February 27, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


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.
Big five foodborne illness info sheet was reviewed and left with the Certified Food Manager.
Pest Control: monthly
Food thermometer: ok
Test kit (iodine): ok
Consumer Advisory: ok
Be sure to wash hands frequently and prior to glove use.

July 13, 2007 (Routine)


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