Cous Cous, 900 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cous Cous
Address: 900 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 358-0868
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Aug 31, 2009

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1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Can OpenerAugust 31, 2009Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The employees are drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw Chicken.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chicken Tangine and Lamb stock cold holding at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Scallop sauce in the double door refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the building exhaust fan has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3340 1 - Corrected During Inspection Containers of greased lighting, bleach, and dish detergent are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3490 - Corrected During Inspection CD's, CD case, and hat stored in such a way that they could contaminate utensils and single serve trays in the food preparation area
June 18, 2009Routine36Details / Comments
0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw chicken & raw squid cold holding at improper temperatures.February 06, 2009Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw Pork, Raw Chicken and Raw Calamari observed cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical According to the ""prepared on"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Cooked Chicken Tagine in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 2 days ago.
October 16, 2008Routine20Details / Comments
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: - exterior top of the Panasonic microwave oven- the green metal rack shelving unit above the Silver King low-boy- metal top of Silver King low-boy around all drop pans- exterior of plastic lids to the bulk flour, sugar & bread crumb lids
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the top of the dishmachine tank has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean plates were observed stored on shelving unit with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3180 - Repeat The window ledge beside the Silver King low-boy is dirty/ contains food particle accumulation. Also, the quarry- tiled floor in the kitchen is dirty/ greasy beneath all equipment and adjacent to walls.
June 26, 2008Follow-up04Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw Shrimp observed stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Ice sccop observed improperly stored in ice machine. The utensil was stored with the handle in direct contact with ice.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Repeat Raw chicken kabobs, raw pork, raw lamb shanks and cooked meatballs cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Harira Soup in the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: - exterior top of the Panasonic microwave oven- the green metal rack shelving unit above the Silver King low-boy- metal top of Silver King low-boy around all drop pans- exterior of plastic lids to the bulk flour, sugar & bread crumb lids
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the top of the dishmachine tank has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean plates were observed stored on shelving unit with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3180 - Repeat The window ledge beside the Silver King low-boy is dirty/ contains food particle accumulation. Also, the quarry- tiled floor in the kitchen is dirty/ greasy beneath all equipment and adjacent to walls.
June 23, 2008Follow-up35Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw Shrimp observed stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Ice sccop observed improperly stored in ice machine. The utensil was stored with the handle in direct contact with ice.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Raw chicken kabobs, raw pork kabobs, raw scallops, and lamb fat cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Harira Soup in the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: - exterior top of the Panasonic microwave oven- the green metal rack shelving unit above the Silver King low-boy- metal top of Silver King low-boy around all drop pans- exterior of plastic lids to the bulk flour, sugar & bread crumb lids
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the top of the dishmachine tank has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Clean plates were observed stored on shelving unit with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3180 - The window ledge beside the Silver King low-boy is dirty/ contains food particle accumulation. Also, the quarry- tiled floor in the kitchen is dirty/ greasy beneath all equipment and adjacent to walls.
June 12, 2008Routine35Details / Comments
0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) wild rice & meatballs in the refrigeration unit were not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.March 13, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 27, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Raw pork kabobs, raw chicken kabobs, raw lamb shanks, raw chicken, raw pork, and raw rockfish cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following tableware was were observed soiled to sight and touch: top plate on a stack of cleaned plates
November 14, 2007Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw pork cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: the blade of the metal can opener mounted to prep. table.
July 16, 2007Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 30, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Bins containing bread crumbs, flour & sugar are unlabeled.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Cranberry juice cocktail & jar of cherries observed stored on the floor behind the bar.
  • 0820 - Critical Cooked cous cous, cooked rice, raw chicken, raw pork, raw crab mixture, raw shrimp, and raw calamari cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the hood system including the fire suppression lines has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2890 - One tube light fixture above the automatic dishmachine is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3180 - Wall and window ledge beside stove are dirty/ soiled.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of degreaser is not properly labeled.
March 22, 2007Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods (raw eggs stored above ready to eat meat and vegetables) stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the wall exhaust fans have an accumulation of grease, dust and soil.
August 17, 2006Follow-up21Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the silver king lowboy refrigerator, walk-in refrigerator.
  • 0520 - Corrected During Inspection Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for drink ice or used as food.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1570 - The thermometer in the Frigidaire freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: food plates, can opener.
  • 1790 - The (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of theexhaust hood filters, exterior of the gas stove, has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed employees using the automated handwashing station in a manner that was not approved by the manufacturer.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the food preparation area.
  • 3180 - Food preparation floors, the wall behind the dishwasher location noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3260 - Corrected During Inspection Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
August 11, 2006Routine39Details / Comments

August 31, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Can Opener
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

June 18, 2009 (Routine)


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February 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw chicken & raw squid cold holding at improper temperatures.
Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

October 16, 2008 (Routine)


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June 26, 2008 (Follow-up)


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June 23, 2008 (Follow-up)


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June 12, 2008 (Routine)


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March 13, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) wild rice & meatballs in the refrigeration unit were not discarded by the ""consume by"" date.
Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" 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.

November 27, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Critical violation cited in report of 11/14/07 has been corrected.

November 14, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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July 16, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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March 30, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations cited in report of 3-22-07 have been corrected.

March 22, 2007 (Routine)


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August 17, 2006 (Follow-up)


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August 11, 2006 (Routine)


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