Don Papa Grande Mexican Restaurant, Ste A - 8900 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Don Papa Grande Mexican Restaurant
Address: Ste A - 8900 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 270-7725
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: Oct 16, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. October 16, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed open drinks in the kitchen.
  • 1780 E - Observed inside the ice machine in need of cleaning.
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Observed improper cooling methods used for cooked chicken (in a deep pan on top of ice).
  • 1570 - Observed the following in poor repair: standing water inside bottom of right side prep refrigerator, door gaskets for prep refrigerators cracked/dirty, one bar cooler is not in use.
  • 1060 - Observed raw wood used as shelves in the kitchen.
  • 2350 ii - Observed sink in drainboard is no longer draining to sanitizer sewer (open drain to bucket).
  • 3180 - Observed floor along wall and behind cook line in need of cleaning.
  • 2890 - Observed hood light over cook top is not shielded.
September 17, 2009Routine17Details / Comments
3460 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed a bottle of powdered medicine/supplement stored on shelf with clean equipment.June 04, 2009Risk Factor Assessment10Details / Comments
1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed dishmachine is not pulling sanitizer.March 05, 2009Risk Factor Assessment10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 09, 2008Risk Factor Assessment00Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Repeat Observed bulk food bin (chips) stored on the floor.
  • 2890 - Repeat Observed hood lights over the cook top are not shielded.
  • 2930 - Repeat Observed kitchen door with an air gap along the bottom.
  • 3045 - Repeat No handwash sign provided at the womens restroom handsink.
October 01, 2008Follow-up04Details / Comments
  • 3045 - No handwash sign provided at the womens restroom handsink.
  • 1780 E - Observed inside the ice machine in need of cleaning.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed dishmachine is not operating properly.
  • 2930 - Observed kitchen door with an air gap along the bottom.
  • 0610 - Observed bulk food bin (chips) stored on the floor.
  • 2200 - Critical Observed sprayer sink hose extends below the rim level of the sink.
  • 2890 - Observed hood lights over the cook top are not shielded.
September 23, 2008Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed line cooks with open cups of water.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed dishmachine is not pulling enough sanitizer (chlorine at 10 ppm).
July 23, 2008Risk Factor Assessment20Details / Comments
0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed food employees handle ready to eat food without glvoes.April 30, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
0830 - Critical Repeat Observed foods prepared in advance not date labeled (beans, carnitas, etc).February 01, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed open drinks in the food prep areas.
  • 0830 - Critical Observed foods prepared in advance not date labeled.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Dishmachine is not pulling sanitizer.
November 06, 2007Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 1750 - Observed open metal cans of tomatoes/ketchup used for food storage.
  • 1750 - Repeat 9/20/07-Observed open metal cans of tomatoes/ketchup used for food storage.
  • 2890 - Repeat Observed lights with no shields at the walk-in freezer; over the dishmachine; and over the cook line.
  • 2890 - Repeat 9/20/07-Observed missing light shield over dishmachine.
September 20, 2007Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed food employee fail to wash hands before donning gloves.
  • 0240 - Observed food employee without a hair restraint.
  • 1580 - Observed cutting board at small prep unit scratched and stained.
  • 1750 - Observed open metal cans of tomatoes/ketchup used for food storage.
  • 1770 C - Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning: door gaskets and inside door panel of small prep unit; hood filters over fryers.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Due to improper operation of the mechanical warewasher, wares are not being sanitized (not pulling chlorine).
  • 2350 ii - Observed one toilet in the womens restroom not operating.
  • 2890 - Observed lights with no shields at the walk-in freezer; over the dishmachine; and over the cook line.
  • 2930 - Back door to the facility does not self close and has an air gap along the bottom.
  • 3080 - Observed inadequate light in the walk-in freezer (no light); and over dishmachine (one fixture out).
  • 3170 - Observed loose (peeling) baseboard in one stall in womens restroom.
  • 3180 - Observed the floors throughout the kitchen, in the walk-in freezer and at the bar in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Observed mops stored in mop bucket.
  • 3270 - Observed some flies in kitchen.
  • 3300 - Observed unused equipment stored out back by grease bin.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed a can of flying insect spray next to drink mix at the bar.
August 06, 2007Routine313Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed hands not washed at proper time before putting on gloves.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed open employee drink on cook line.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed mold on cutting boards.
May 09, 2007Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed chlorine sanitizer not at proper concentration.December 21, 2006Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 21, 2006Complaint00Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Observed inoperative or unused equipment.
  • 1570 - Observed gasket torn on prep refrigerator.
  • 2350 ii - Observed faucet in mens restroom leaking.
  • 2930 - Observed rear door self closing device not connected.
  • 3080 - Observed light not at required level-ice machine and chip area, bar area.
October 19, 2006Follow-up04Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 25, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 21, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed foods not properly covered in refrigerator.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed raw beef stored over RTE vegetable (pico de galo).
  • 0550 - Observed ice scoop laying in ice.
  • 1320 - Observed thermometer not visible in prep refrigerators.
  • 1570 - Observed inoperative or unused equipment in kitchen and outside.
  • 1570 - Observed gaskets torn on prep refrigerator doors.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed sanitizer not at proper strength in dishmachine.
  • 1930 - Observed used linens (aprons) not properly stored.
  • 2260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed hose with nozzle attached to mop sink with inadequate backflow prevention device.
  • 2350 ii - Observed faucet in mens restroom leaking.
  • 2930 - Observed rear door self closing device is disconnected.
  • 3080 - Observed light not at required level-walk in refrigerator (5 foot candles), cook line under hhod, ice machine and chip area (4-5 foot candles), womens restroom at handsink (10 foot candles, bar area.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed cleaning compounds stored on shelf with clean pots.
September 20, 2006Routine47Details / Comments
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed mold in ice maker.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed chemical containers improperly stored with pots and one container stored near food.
June 15, 2006Critical Procedures20Details / Comments

October 16, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations from the previous inspection have been corrected or are scheduled for repair in the next week. (Parts have been ordered for the prep cooler and bar cooler. Plumber is scheduled to repair sink).

September 17, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good glove use and good utensil use with raw items. Good date labeling. Chlorine at 50 ppm. Follow up to issue permit upon correction of above.

June 04, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violation: 3460 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed a bottle of powdered medicine/supplement stored on shelf with clean equipment.
Keep medicines and personal items separated from food and equipment to prevent possible contamination.
Comments:
Note: bottled drink inside ice machine. Ice used to cool plate beverage tubing at bar is not to be used as drink ice. Good glove use/handwashing. 3 part sink set up-chlorine at 50 ppm. Mechanical dishwasher has been removed (to be replaced). Wares handwashed and sanitized.

March 05, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violation: 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed dishmachine is not pulling sanitizer.
Sanitize wares in 3 part sink until machine is repaired (called for service).
Comments:
Notes: Cutting boards are deeply scratched and stained. Pooled water inside prep refrigerator. Please provide fork or tongs for drink lemons/limes. Good glove use. Chlorine-wiping 50 ppm.

December 09, 2008 (Risk Factor Assessment)

Comments:
Note: hood filters over fryers are soiled. Lights in hood need shields. Dishmachine chlorine rinse is a little high. Good glove use.Chlorine at >100 ppm.

October 01, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Chlorin at dishmachine at >50 ppm.

September 23, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good glove use observed. Follow up in one week (by 9/30/08) to check on dishmachine. Permit will not be issued until violations are corrected.

July 23, 2008 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violations:

April 30, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed food employees handle ready to eat food without glvoes.
Use gloves or utensils to protect ready to eat foods from bare hand contact.
Comments:
Good handwashing and date labeling.

February 01, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0830 - Critical Repeat Observed foods prepared in advance not date labeled (beans, carnitas, etc).
Date label all foods prepared and held over 24 hours.
Comments:
Glove use observed. Good cooling of beans and carnitas. Good use of covered drink cups in the kitchen.

November 06, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Glove use and handwashing observed.

September 20, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Chlorine at 50 ppm.

August 06, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Glove use observed. Inspection for permit renewal. Violations must be corrected for issuance of permit.

May 09, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Gloves worn during prep. Shallow pans and ice bath used to cool. Chlorine level dishmachine satisfactory.

December 21, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed chlorine sanitizer not at proper concentration.
Correct by replacing empty container. Note: new regulations require a visible or auditory alarm on sanitizer.
Comments:
Gloves worn during prep.

November 21, 2006 (Complaint)

Comments:
Visited facility in response to customer complaint that on 11/19/06 about 6:00 p.m. customer found a small roach in margarita. Checked area around ice maker, drink storage and ice bin in bar. Observed 2 dead roaches behind drink case and 2 dead roaches in empty ice bin. Correct by cleaning and sanitizing ice bin (daily). Clean area behind ice bin, soda machine and drink box. Continue pest control measures. No live insects were observed.

October 19, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Follow up to inspection of 9/20/06. All critical items were corrected. Gloves worn during prep.

September 25, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Follow up to check chlorine level. Could not get color on test strip. Contact dishmachine company to check and adjust machine. Continue to use 3 compartment sink to sanitize.

September 21, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Follow up to check dishmachine. Dishmachine company has been called. Facility is sanitizing in 3 compartment sink.

September 20, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Gloves worn during prep. Discussed employee illness reporting and restrictions.

June 15, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Gloves worn during prep.

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