Eiffel Tower Cafe, 107 Loudoun Street Sw, Leesburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Eiffel Tower Cafe
Address: 107 Loudoun Street Sw, Leesburg, Virginia
Phone: (703) 777-5142
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Jun 2, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

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Details / Comments

0480 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled powdered foods.June 02, 2009Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed drinking from open containers in the food preparation area.
  • 0450 - Critical Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food observed.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored above fresh product in the coolers.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled powdered foods.
  • 1510 - Operator unable to produce a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1530 - No test kit provided for monitoring the concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
  • 1960 - Utensils not allowed to air dry after cleaning and sanitizing.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The handwashing lavatory in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access for handwashing.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No paper towels provided at the handwashing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3660 - Facility operating without a permit.
April 22, 2009Routine46Details / Comments
  • 0140 - Critical A food service employee was observed washing their hands without the use of soap then drying their hands on their apron.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal foods stored above ready-to-eat foods in multiple coolers.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food on the floor in the walk-in cooler and in the kitchen.
  • 0810 - Tightly covered food places in the walk-in cooler to cool.
  • 1570 - The can opener blade is rusted.
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no available chlorine in the dish machine, the three vat sink is not set up with sanitizer in any basin.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The handsink in the kitchen is blocked.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No paper towels provided at the handsink in the kitchen.
August 27, 2008Routine44Details / Comments
  • 0440 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The tags for the shellfish are not available or are discarded immediately after the container is empty.
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An employee observed reusing a utensil to taste food.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw shell eggs are stored over ready to eat foods.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • 0820 - Critical Half and half at 46 degrees cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used in the warewashing machine was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1770 C - Corrected During Inspection Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood contact surfaces: the soda gun holster.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
December 12, 2007Routine--Details / Comments
1080 - All the shelving in the walkin should be replaced or resurfaced because of rust.November 15, 2006Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Some cold PHF's at improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring devices located in several refrigerators.
  • 1450 - Repeat Refrigerators are not maintaining proper temperatures.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan guards in the walkin has accumulations of grime and grease.
  • 2710 - Discarded products with food residue are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment. This is contributing to a fly problem.
  • 3090 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive heat . In the kitchen area above the walkin the temperature measured 117 degrees F .
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist for flies in and outside.
July 11, 2006Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers: container of flour/spice on top of clean plates and another container on top of walk-in cooler.
  • 0610 - Repeat Bags of bread were stored on the floor leaning against the wall next to the walk-in cooler.
  • 0820 - Critical Food in the walk-in cooler are at improper temperatures.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the microwave has several burn marks and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach-in refrigeration units.
  • 1450 - Walk-in cooler is out of temperature.
  • 1480 - Grease/Condensation is noted to be accumulating on the ceiling above the exhaust hood. This appears to be due to insufficient ventilation of the hood system.
  • 1570 - One of the lights under the exhaust hood is not working.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the microwave has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Repeat Container of food was stored directly on top of clean plates.
  • 2310 - Critical Repeat The handwashing facility located at the bar is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2310 B - The handwash stations in the kitchen and in the bar are being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 3170 - Walls in several areas of the kitchen are in disrepair.
  • 3180 - Walls in several area have accumulations of old food residue.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of cleaner/degreaser are not properly labeled.
May 04, 2005Routine313Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Can opener blade had an accumulation of old food debris.
  • 1150 - Using foil to line shelves holding powdered sugar, flour, etc. Using cloth to line dish storage shelving.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2000 - Clean utensils were observed stored in a crate under the exhaust hood next to the grills.
  • 3170 - There are several cracked and broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
October 01, 2004Routine24Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 01, 2003Complaint00Details / Comments
  • 1780 - Critical The can opener blade had an accumulation of old food debris.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • 1100 - Critical The food contact surface of the shelving in the walk-in is rusted and can no longer be easily cleaned.
  • 1450 - Repeat Reach-in prep coolers were out of temperature.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surfaces are no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in ventilation hood is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 0820 - Critical Chicken, seafood, and other foods in the reach-in prep coolers were at improper temperatures.
September 17, 2003Routine35Details / Comments
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the bar has funnels in it and is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the upstairs beverage station with the handsink.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 1900 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
  • 0820 - Critical custard cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1450 - Walkin is not maintaining foods at or below 41F.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the beverage air refrigerator.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the Delfeld refrigerator.
  • 1510 - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
June 05, 2003Routine27Details / Comments
  • 0640 - Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparationand storage.
  • 1770 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris:fan guards in the walkin, shelving in the walkin and cutting boards.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the Cutting boards had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1080 - The shelving in the walkin is not designed and constructed to be durable.
January 23, 2003Routine04Details / Comments

June 02, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violation: 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled powdered foods.
Mark the common name of containers of foods that are not readily and unmistakably recognized.
Comments:
Maintain the corrected violations as corrected.

April 22, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct the critical violations within 24 hours, all others within two weeks unless otherwise noted. Reviewed retention of shellstock tags with operator.

August 27, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct the remaining critical violation today, correct all others within two weeks. Reviewed Employee Health with manager.

December 12, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct the remaining violations within two weeks. Excellent cooperation from manager.

November 15, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 1080 - All the shelving in the walkin should be replaced or resurfaced because of rust.
Equipment and utensils must be capable of maintaining their original characteristics in order to be easily cleaned and to prevent contamination of food.
Comments:
VERY CLEAN RESTAURANT. EXCELLENT OPERATION. OWNER/OPERATOR VERY CONSCIENTIOUS.

July 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS. REINSPECTION ONE WEEK.

May 04, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct all critical items today and all others by 5/11/2005.

October 01, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct critical items today and all others by 10/15/2004.

October 01, 2003 (Complaint)

Comments:
Received a complaint stating that complainant and two of her friends ate lunch at this facility on 9/27/03 at approximately 1:00pm, and she experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea 5 and one half hours later. She said the symptoms lasted approximately 12 hours. No stool samples were collected. She also stated that her two friends became ill, but I never spoke with either of them, so I cannot confirm this. On 10/01/03 I went to the facility to investigate. All food temperatures were good, and I asked about the preperation procedures for the indicated food items. Both items are always prepared the day of service and any remaining food is discarded at the end of the day. I spoke with the owner about ensuring employees were following proper handwashing procedures, and no employees had been ill according to the owner. Can not confirm that the complainant's illness was a result of eating at this facility. Complaint closed.

September 17, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This was also a complaint inspection. The complainant stated that the facility was reusing garnishes, dirty napkins, and food. I could not confirm this complaint.

June 05, 2003 (Routine)


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January 23, 2003 (Routine)


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