Edgardo's Trattoria, 281 S. Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Edgardo's Trattoria
Address: 281 S. Van Dorn St, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: Jun 29, 2009

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  • 11-2-24(a) - Critical There is no Certified Food Manager (CFM) present in the establishment.
  • 3-305.11(A)(2) - Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2) - Critical Chichen was 45F.
  • 4-501.11(A) - The followng mechanical refrigeration unit is not currenlty operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less: prep cooler
  • 4-901.11(A) - Food pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 6-303.11(C) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas.
June 29, 2009Routine24Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Observed dented can of tomato paste stored on a shelf.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food (ice cream) in the chest freezer.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor in WIR.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE foods (lasagna, pasta, etc.) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior panel of the ice machine.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris: dishwasher rack.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections at the dishwasher station and at the handsink next to the dishwasher are leaking.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap was not present at handsink.
  • 6-501.114A - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
February 27, 2009Routine46Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed employee cutting salad lettuce with bare hands.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Observed raw chicken stored on top of RTE foods in WIR.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Observed a bottle of oil stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed PHFs cold holding at improper temp: tomato 53F.
  • 4-204.112B - Observed no thermometer inside mini display cooler.
  • 4-501.11A - Observed salad mini display cooler not holding ambient temp below 41F (it's reading around 53F).
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Observed the interior panel of the ice machine soiled with mold buildup.Observed the interior of the dishwasher soiled with food buildup.
  • 4-602.13 - Observed trolley (shelf) soiled with old buildup.
  • 5-202.12A2 - Observed hot water turned off @ handsink in the bar.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Observed faucet leaking at the handsink.
  • 6-501.111B - Observed mice droppings around the dough machine.
November 18, 2008Routine47Details / Comments
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris:- interior of drawers (across the grill).- drain area of the dishwasher.- spray hose at the dishwasher.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections at the following are leaking:- handsink at the bar.- sprayhose faucet.
  • 6-501.12A - Observed light shield in the dry storage dirty. Observed handsink next ot the bread-proofer dirty.
August 05, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Observed dented can of pineapple chunks stored on shelf.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food (ice cream) in the chest freezer.
  • 4-203.12B - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device located in the prep cooler is not accurate.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: soiled plated stored with clean plate.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris: 1. exterior gasket of the ice machine.2. interior drawers.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed back door open.
  • 6-501.12A - Floors were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
April 24, 2008Routine35Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food (salad lettuce) with their bare hands.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food (pasta sauce) stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the Walkin cooler.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE FOOD (lasagna) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris: exterior of pizza dough trays.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections (faucet) at the handsink in the bar are leaking.
January 07, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food (ice cream) in the chest freezer.
  • 3-501.14A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cooked pasta noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed PHFs cold holding at improper temperature.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE pasta dish held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the new salad display cooler.
  • 4-501.11A - 2-door True prep cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Ambient temp was registering at 50F.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade.
  • 5-205.15B2 - Corrected During Inspection The sink basin at the kitchen is slow to drain.
October 05, 2007Routine53Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11A - Observed the salad box (above the coffee staion) registering its ambient temperature at 50F.
  • 4-601.11B - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: pots and pans.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris: - exterior of the ice machine.- shelving area.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Observed faucets leaking at the handsink in the bar and in the kitchen.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed the back door open during operation.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed ceiling panel missing in the dry storage area. Observed handsink caulking deteriorated.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
June 18, 2007Routine07Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food (ice cream).
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the following is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable: cardboard boxes are used as liners on shelving units.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the True prep cooler.
  • 4-501.11A - Observed shelving unit rusted inside the True prep cooler.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed wall panel missing above the Walkin cooler.
  • 6-501.12A - Observed floors in need of cleaning (dry storage).
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
March 29, 2007Routine27Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). Eggs over the cooked lasagna.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. (squeeze bottles)
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Noodles and chicken cold holding at 56F and 49F.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE in walk-in held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard liner on the shelving unit next to the slicer is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the :1.Prep area reach-in2. cookline reach-in.
  • 4-501.11A - The order slip holder ( metal rod) at the back of the kitchen is duct taped.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gaskets of the following units are damaged:1.Prep reach in unit.2.Walk-in units
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch:1. Knives in soiled drawer.2. Interior of ice machine
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris:1. Hood filters2. Right hand side drawers in prep room3.Two large floor mixers4.Cooking utensils (pots and pans)5.Walk-in gaskets severely mildew stained6.Ice machine exteriors7.Oven exteriors for bread8. Walk-in exteriors9.Dishmachine interior and exteriors10. Hand sprayer (under the handle)11.Large white plastic drum near the walk-in12 All shelving units.
  • 4-802.11B - Cloth gloves, are not changed/laundered .
  • 5-205.11A - The handwashing facility located at the back of the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connections under the handsink at the dough proofing area, underpiping are leaking.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.( restrooms)
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the following areas:1. Over the bread oven2. Prep line3.Back of the kitchen
  • 6-305.11A - Dressing rooms/areas are not designated for employees who routinely change their clothes in the establishment. Personal items stored in the prep area drawer.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The facility is not maintained in good repair:1. All sink caulkings are deteriorating.2.Hand sprayer splash guard3. Walk-in rubber covings damaged4.Loose mens toilet commode5. Missing corner ceramic tiles next tot the cooking stove.
  • 6-501.111B - Repeat The premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests. Presence of rodent droppings on flour sacks.
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Presence of flies in the bar and dining area.
  • 6-501.113A - Cleaning tools was noted to be stored in such a way that it is contaminating the ice machine.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The whole facility was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 7-201.11B - Critical Repeat Containers of soap and polisher are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (on top shelf over the dough proofing)
August 23, 2006Routine418Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.1. Dented gallon of Tomato puree.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the 2 door True unit and walk-in unit
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers. All squeeze bottles.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Noodles cold holding at 83F.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the following :1. Prep area2.Cookline units
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Observed cardboard pieces insert in-between hood filters.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: 1. cutting board soiled with mildews2. Ice machine interior soiled with mildews3. Bread black plastic lids
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris:1. Hood filter sourrounding2. Right hand side drawers at the cookline3.Cooking utensil severely burnt at the cookline4.Floor standing mixers5. Walk-in gaskets6.All equipment exteriors soiled
  • 4-802.11A - Visibly soiled non food-contact linens were observed all over the facility.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connections under the handsink at the back is duct taped, piping are leaking.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate light was noted over the bread oven
  • 6-305.11B - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees' clothing and other possessions.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Deteriorating caulking on the following:.1. #3 vat sink2. Handsink3. Hand sprayer splash guard4. Loose mens toilet commode
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Flies present in the facility
  • 6-501.113B - Cleaning tools was/were not stored in an orderly manner.
  • 6-501.114A - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.1. Old phones at the back area.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The whole facility from front to back was noted in need of cleaning. and top of the ceilings to bottom
  • 7-201.11B - Critical Containers of medicines are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. ( inside the drawers at the cookline)
July 14, 2006Routine614Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Hood filters are not fittted, cardboard inserts in between was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Ice machine.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the drawers at the cookline had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-301.11 - No soap at the bar.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the prep area.
  • 6-501.11 - The following needs repairs:1.Deteriorating caulking at the 3 vat sink is not maintained in good repair.2.mop sink tiles overhead damaged3.coving tile base damaged
  • 6-501.111B - The premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests. Fruit flies
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Present of roaches.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The whole kitchen was noted in need of cleaning.
April 13, 2006Routine110Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee not washing the full 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the arctic air freezer..
  • 3-304.14D - Corrected During Inspection Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use throughout the facility.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
  • 4-501.11A - Card board used to support/hold filters to vent hood in place.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat Door gasket to the True prep cooler across from the grill observed torn/damaged and not in good repair.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: prep tables, interior of cooling units, mixing bowl for dough machine, food storage shelves, interior of dish washer and others.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: storage shelves, exterior of dish washer, exterior of mixer, track for sliding doors to the randell display cooler, drawers, walk in cooler doors and others.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat 1. leaks observed at the cold and hot water control knobs of the front line hand washing sink. 2. Leak observed at the faucet of the hand washing sink in the ware washing area.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate light was noted in the ware washing area.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the back food prep area.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Old mice dropping observed on the floor next to the wall of the # 1 prep cooler. 2. Old mice dropping observed on top of the prep table(pull out drawers) across from the grill.
  • 6-501.112 - Dead bugs observed in light shields throughout the back prep area. (light shield above the walk in cooler and others areas)
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat 1. Floors throughout the facility observed with heavy accumulation of food, dust, dirt, mice dropping and other soil build up. 2. Ceiling in the back prep area observed with food and other soil build up. 3. Light shields in the back prep/ware washing area observed with food and other soil build up. 4. Vents throughout the facility observed with dust and other soil build up. 5. Vents and fans in the walk in cooler observed with dust and other soil build up.
  • 6-501.18 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and are not maintained. Hand washing sink at the bar/front line area observed with heavy soil build up.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaning toxic are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
January 09, 2006Routine412Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Food items exposed on lower shelves in walk-in coolers; opened bag of sugar in dry storage area.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food items stored on the floors in walk-in coolers.
  • 4-204.112B - Chest freezer, bar cooler with beer tower & both pizza prep refrigerators lack thermometers.
  • 4-501.11B - Split & torn door gasket on right walk-in cooler, broken condensation line in left walk-in cooler.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Floor mixers and blender are unclean.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Critical Leaking faucets at dish area hand sink, leaking drains under both kithcen hand sinks & under bar's three compartment sink.
  • 6-303.11C - Burned out lights in rear kitchen & over hand sink.
  • 6-501.115A - Critical Mouse droppings observed on floor in dough mixing area.
  • 6-501.12A - Dust accumulation observed on kitchen walls, kitchen fans & walk-in cooler fan covers.
  • 7-201.11B - Critical Repeat Toxic cleaners stored with drinking straws on overhead shelf and stored with cups at waitress station,
November 18, 2005Routine55Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12A - Knife stored between pizza dough table and wall.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor: cookes and bag of sugar.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: inside of the walk-ins, outside of plastic dry-good containers, outside of large white plastic container, walk-in condenser fan cover, outside of ice machine, shelves throughout.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Repeat Single-service tableware were observed in open boxes in storeroom where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
  • 4-904.11A - Repeat Single-service carry-out items at the rear pizza area and the front wait station were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents, back door was blocked open (no deliveries as stated).
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Wall in front of walk-in is in disrepair and some wall tiles at wood pizza oven is missing.
  • 6-501.111B - Numerous flies notes
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Floor is not clean throughtout especially under equipment.
  • 7-201.11B - Critical Containers of cleaners and hazardous products are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. 1) paint and caulk stored above open box of single-service flatwear. and 2) cleaners at wait station stored with food.
August 10, 2005Follow-up19Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-ins (lasagna, desserts, chicken and in the storeroom (bag of sugar).
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor: cookes and bag of sugar.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Chicken at make table #1 (cook line) was 59F.
  • 4-204.112D - Repeat The temperature measuring device located all refrigerators except walk-ins is not easily readable.
  • 4-302.12B - Critical The food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe.
  • 4-501.11A - Make table #1 at cook line was 46F (chicken here was 59F).
  • 4-501.12 - All cutting boards observed in rear pizza area are heavily scratched, stained and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-502.11A2 - Some plastic containers heavly scored and scratched preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer, can opener, inside ice machine, cutting boards, rear pizza prep unit, Jordon reach-in refrigerator, dough pans.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: inside of the walk-ins, outside of plastic dry-good containers, outside of large white plastic container, walk-in condenser fan cover, outside of ice machine, shelves throughout.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Single-service tableware were observed in open boxes in storeroom where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
  • 4-904.11A - Repeat Single-service carry-out items at the rear pizza area and the front wait station were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 6-501.11 - Wall in front of walk-in is in disrepair and some wall tiles at wood pizza oven is missing.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Floor is not clean throughtout especially under equipment.
  • 7-207.11B - Critical Medicines for the employees are not properly labeled and/or located. Observed medicine and Bengay stored in walk-in refrigerator.
July 13, 2005Routine510Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 21, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection One unlabeled food containers observed.
  • 4-204.112D - The temperature measuring device located in the make table refrigerator #1 and #2 was not easily readable.
  • 4-502.13A1 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: flatpans, square pizza pans carbonized, slicer (Manager did not know how to take it apart), floor mixer's splash zone, inside all refrigerators, dough pans, ice scoop, and bulk storage containers.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: walkin walls, doors, shelves and outside of doors; the 2 beer coolers and the glass cooler, fans attached to the ceiling, outside of refrigerators, freezers and proofer and all of the door handles to equipment and shelves.
  • 4-904.11A - Single-service were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing in one direction.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted in the front pizza and cooking areas.
  • 6-501.114A - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, tire and anything else that is not necessary for the operation.
  • 6-501.12A - Critical Repeat Floors (especially under equipment), wallsl, ceiling, and lights throughout was noted in need of cleaning.
March 18, 2005Routine27Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. (baked rolls)
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered ice cream and lasagna in the freezer and walk-in refrig.
  • 3-304.14A - Wiping cloths improperly used under the cutting-board at the front pizza prep area.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. The chicken breast and cheese are on the floor in the walk-in refrig #1.
  • 3-501.13A - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw shrimp in standing water at the 3 compartment sink.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE lasagna held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) along the pizza prep refrigerator are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: dough trays (front pizza prep area); prep tables; bulk storage bins; ice scoop; utensil drawer; Jordan freezer; and the mixers..
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris:The exterior of the dish machine, storage shelves, and exterior of refrigeration units.
  • 4-903.11A3 - Pizza boxes were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the rear pizza prep area.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connections under the bar 3 compartment sinks piping are leaking.
  • 5-501.112A - Unprotected plastic waste bags used to store miscellaneous refuse are stored unprotected from pests and rodents outside the establishment.
  • 5-501.15A1 - The cover of the refuse container located outside the establishment does not closed.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor and walls in the prep area were noted in need of cleaning.
January 26, 2005Routine510Details / Comments
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Montgomery Ward refrigerator.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE foods held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floors and walls were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (walk-in refrig #2)
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Numerous flies observed in the dry storage and prep areas
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the slicer, the Jordan freezer, the racks in the walk-in refrigerator, the dough mixer, and the bulk container.
  • 3-501.13A - Improper methods used to thaw shrimp in standing water.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigeration units.
October 20, 2004Routine45Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the kitchen fans, the utensil drawers, and the storage shelves on the prep table.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat No hot water is provided at the mop sink. The hot water faucet is dripping at the hand sink.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floors and walls in the prep ara noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Numerous flies were observed in the prep area.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the slicer, the storage containers, the True reach=in refrigerator (rear), the racks in the walk-in units, the Jordan freezer, and the dough mixers.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered flour and oil in the prep area .
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Milk crates are used as shelves to store eggs & potatoes in the walk-in and sugar in the dry storage area.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the prep area.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the make table refrigeration units or in the Montgomery Ward unit..
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The milk in the Montgomery Ward refrig or the sausage dish in the walk-in #1 are not held at the required temperature.
August 05, 2004Routine46Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Potatoes are on the walk-in refrig floor.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the Jordan freezer and sugar in the dry storage area.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the ice machine, the can opener, the slicer, pizza pans, bulk containers, bread warmer, the mixer and the blender.
  • 5-501.112A - Discarded products with food residue are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connections at the front hand sink is leaking.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor and walls in the prep and dish washing area were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Observed flying in the dry storage area.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The wall next to the pizza oven and the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area not maintained in good repair. (the ceiling tiles are not smooth and easy to clean)
  • 4-501.11A - The walk-in refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The unit is leaking water.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the milk crate in the walk-in refrigerator is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the prep area.
May 21, 2004Routine38Details / Comments
  • 5-205.11B3 - The handwashing station at the bar is being used to clean equipment and utensils.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Tomato sauce and carrots are stored on the walk-in refrig floor.
  • 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: racks in the walk-in units and storage shelves.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in units (lasagna) and in the Jordon reach-in freezer (ice cream, chicken patties and steak).
  • 6-501.11 - A vent cover on the wall is not maintained in good repair.
  • 3-202.15 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.(Crushed Pear Tomatoes)
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Evidence of mice in the dry storage area and in the dough mixing area. Fruit/ sewer flies are present in food prep areas.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Single service containers were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination at the cookline.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor in the walk-in units were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3-501.15A - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. (heavy cream)
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the pizza prep units.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The heavy cream, sausage, ham, and cheese were not held at the required temperature.
March 11, 2004Routine48Details / Comments
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted in the rear prep area.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing faucet at the mop sink is leaking.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the can opener, the ice machine, the storage racks in the walk-in refrigerator ann the dry storage area
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the True pizza prep refrigerator.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor under the dish machine and in dough area are noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-803.11 - Soiled linens were found stored in a location that may contaminate food or food-contact surfaces.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Numerous fruit flies seen through-out restuarant.
  • 3-304.12A - In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the Jordan freezer. (meatballs, ice cream, and steak)
December 19, 2003Routine36Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (chicken and carrots are on the walk-in refrig)
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Evidence of mice in the dry storage area and numerous flies through out the restaurant.
  • 6-305.11A - Dressing rooms/areas are not designated for employees who routinely change their clothes in the establishment. Employee's shoes is stored with single service items.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor in the prep area was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The cheese and sausage were not held at the required temperature.
October 14, 2003Routine33Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat The Jordan freezer, the maketable refrig #2, and the soap dispenser were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Methods are not being used to control flies.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floors, walls, and floor drains are not clean in the prep area and bar area were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-201.11A - Critical Repeat Containers of cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (dry storage area)
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer.
  • 6-403.11A - The area designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco is located so that it does not protect food from contamination. (reach-in freezer)
  • 4-502.12 - Due to the lack of proper mechanical means of warewashing per Parts 4-6 and 4-7 of the Food Code, food-contact surfaces of wares intended for use by consumers cannot be cleaned and sanitized. (single service containers in bakery area)
  • 5-501.113B - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat All potentially hazardous foods must be 41F,.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
August 05, 2003Routine48Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 20, 2003Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Critical The employee is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the Jordon reach-in freezer.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Small flies are in the dry storage area and throught the rear prep area
  • 11-2-24A - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 4-501.11A - The walk-in refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The make table #1 & #2 do not maintain 41F or below.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections at the mop sink and front hand sink piping are leaking.
  • 4-501.18 - The in-use (wash, rinse, sanitize) water in the warewashing sink was observed to be heavily soiled or contaminated.
May 14, 2003Follow-up26Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Sausage, chicken, shrimp, and scallops cold holding at 47F,42F, 42F, and 51F are not held at the required temperature.
  • 4-502.13A2 - Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of bread crumbs.
  • 4-501.11A - Both Delfeild maketable refrig units, the walk-in refrig #1 is dripping water, the pizza prep refrig, and the Jordon freezer observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Recaulk around the rear hand sink and dishmachine. Dough pans are in poor repair.
  • 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: racks in the walk-in units, shelves, and kitchen fans.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: square pizza pans, large white storage container, bulk storage bins,mixer,slicer, insde reachin refrig units, cooking equipment , utensil drawers, and the inside of the ice machine.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrig units ,pizza prep, and in the reach-in freezer.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the pizza prep, both make tables, True refrig, and the Jordon freezer.
  • 4-903.11B2 - Repeat Clean storage containers and single service containers were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 5-205.11B3 - The handwashing station at the front prep area is being used to clean equipment and utensils.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floors and walls in the prep area and in the walk-in refrig units were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Numerous gnates and flies are present in the prep areas and in the dry storage area. Floor drains area not clean.
May 08, 2003Routine310Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11A3 - Sugar is stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Raw chicken breast and tomatoe sauce is placed on the walk-in refrig floor.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: unused pans on the pizza oven,the mixers, sheet trays the flour bin, the reach-in freezer, the cooking equipment, and the beer coolers.
  • 6-501.11 - The soap dispenser and the tissue dispenser are not maintained in good repair.
  • 4-501.11B - The gasket is broken on the beer cooler. A strainer and bus pan are in poor repair . Discarded during the inspection.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Floor in the pizza prep area and in the walk-in refrig was noted in need of cleaning. The ceiling was also not clean.
  • 4-903.11A3 - Pizza pans and soiled dishes are on the floor.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer.
  • 4-903.11B2 - Clean dishes and single service items were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 7-201.11A - Critical Containers of paint and detergent are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections at the mop sink, hand sink, and at the cooking area piping are leaking.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach-in freezer (ice cream, key lime pie, & meatballs) and in the walk-in refrig (tomatoe sauce & mushrooms).
February 24, 2003Routine38Details / Comments

June 29, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with manager.

February 27, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager. Please have the owner's contact number available in case of emergency. Owner stated that leaky faucets will be fixed by next Wednesday.

November 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note:
1. Discussed report with the manager.
2. Please fix faucets at handsink.
3. Manager showed me pest control report dated today.

August 05, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.
NOTE: Please fix leaking plumbing fixtures. Thank you for fixing the coolers.

April 24, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.

January 07, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed my report with the CFM. Thank you for the great improvement from previous inspections!

October 05, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed my report with the owner.

June 18, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed my report with the manager.
NOTE: Cool foods uncovered when the food is hot.

March 29, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.

August 23, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
1. Handwash signages handed to the CFM
2.Civil penalties issued today (4X)
3.Correct violations to comply with the Alexandria Health Department Food Codes
4. Repeat violations may cause more civil penalties

July 14, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
1. Handed handwashing signages to CFM
2. Violations must be corrected for the next inspection
3. a civil penalty will be issued if not corrected.

April 13, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
1. This is a warning: no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
2. Issued a warning ticket
3.contact pest control to eliminate pests
4.clean the kitchen to prevent harboring pest.

January 09, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Critical violation corrected during the inspection.
2. Non-critical violations must be corrected by the next routine inspection.
3. Improvements needed in sanitation. Strongly recommend a cleaning and maintenance schedule to help maintain the establishment in good condition.
4. A number of re-peated violations were also observed. Please pay special attention to re-peated violations.
5. If you have any question, please contact me.

November 18, 2005 (Routine)


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August 10, 2005 (Follow-up)


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July 13, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
A warning ticket was issued on uncovered food and food contact surfaces not clean.
A followup inspection will be made in 14 days.

March 21, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
1. Food contact surfaces cleaned as requested.
2. Non-food contact surfaces cleaned as requested.
3. Unnecessary items removed
Other items noted on 3/18/05 inspection to be correct by next visit.

March 18, 2005 (Routine)


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January 26, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Pay 40.00 Health Department fee to obtain 2005 permit.

October 20, 2004 (Routine)


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August 05, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Remove the Montgomery Ward unit it is not approved equipment.

May 21, 2004 (Routine)


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March 11, 2004 (Routine)


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December 19, 2003 (Routine)


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October 14, 2003 (Routine)


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August 05, 2003 (Routine)


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May 20, 2003 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Critical violations were checked from previous inspection.

May 14, 2003 (Follow-up)


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May 08, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All repeat violations are subject to fines.Clean the entire store and repair refrigeration unit in 48 hours.

February 24, 2003 (Routine)


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