El Tio Grocery & Restaurant, 4800 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El Tio Grocery & Restaurant
Address: 4800 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 275-3864
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Oct 19, 2009

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No violation noted during this evaluation. October 19, 2009Routine00-
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not available to used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the Kitchen (no habon en el lavabo de manos)
July 21, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Rice, Beans and Salsa cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces Hood of kitchen
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of rust residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: stainless steal.
April 06, 2009Routine12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 08, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
  • 1170 - Grease extraction filters in the hood system are not easily removable. (Extractor de humo necesita mantenimiento profesional nesecita calcomania en la campana para comprovar el servicio )
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the three refrigerator's units. (Unidades para tomar temperatura de refrigeracion no se encuentran en tres de los refrigeradores)
  • 1570 - Microwave was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.(horno de micro-onda) tiene el plata de cocinar quebrado)
October 03, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: Beef cover with a none commercial plastic bag
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Dice tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 2660 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in Kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3170 - Back wall of Man's Bathroom is not maintained in good repair
June 09, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cooking tongs observed hanging on soiled trash can.
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) beef in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded seven days ago.
  • 1010 - Corrected During Inspection Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surface of the pots, pans, and utensils.
  • 1570 - Rusty prep tables were observed in the kitchen.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: exhaust hood system.
  • 2660 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
  • 2890 - Light shields were observed cracked.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles (FC) of light was noted in the walk-in refrigerator. (5 FC)
  • 3180 - Floors, walls, and ceilings, throughout the facility, were observed in need of cleaning.
  • 3280 - Dead insects were found on the premises
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 3300 - Premises has accumulation of clutter and standing water, outside back of kitchen.r
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Containers of cleaning chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
February 06, 2008Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw eggs and raw meats were observed stored above Ready To Eat (RTE) foods. (Fresh produces.)
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerators.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) rice, beans, beef, and pork in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. (O Parts Per Million PPM)
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting boards, flatware,pans, serving, and prep utensils.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen was observed blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3270 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Live roaches observed in the dry storage area.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
December 28, 2007Critical Procedures61Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3320 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Original containers of cleaning chemicals does not have a legible manufacturer label
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
July 21, 2007Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food throughout the facility.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers throughout the facility.
  • 0560 - Towels in contact with food.
  • 0610 - Utensils stored at 3 vat sink which is a commonly wet location.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw meat, by sitting in container on shelf.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Tomatoes & eggs cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat None of the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration units are not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the plastic carry-out bags is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1460 - Repeat Employees are using a 3-compartment sink for warewashing in a manner that does not conform to the approval conditions that were previously established.
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting boards
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the door gaskets on the lowboy reach in refrigerator has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1800 - Exhaust filters has accumulation of grime and grease buildup.
  • 1800 - The shelving at 3 vat sink & underneath microwave has accumulation of food debris and food spillage.
  • 2000 - Clean plates were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward on a shelf unprotected from contamination.
  • 2650 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the food prep area hand sink.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the food prep area.
  • 3180 - Ceiling tiles and floor behind equipment was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat 2 roaches observed in food prep area on the wall.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of AJAX & dishwashing liquid are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
March 13, 2007Routine614Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods( raw eggs) stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) meats in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1100 - Corrected During Inspection The food contact surface of the cookware, pans, pots is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1190 - Corrected During Inspection The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F)is not located in theTrue refrigerator and beverage- air refrigerator.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the food preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:interior surfaces of cookware, oven mittens.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of theexterior of gas stove has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2650 - Corrected During Inspection There is no refuse container at the handsink in the food preparation area.
August 10, 2006Routine36Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1460 - Repeat Employees are using a3-compartment sink for warewashing in a manner that does conform to the approval conditions that were previously established.
  • 3270 - Repeat Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests
March 16, 2006Follow-up13Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Repeat Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0960 1 - Critical Repeat The food contact surface of the carryout bags; milk crates; bowl; soda racks; plastic shoe containers is not safe.
  • 1460 - Repeat Employees are using a 3-compartment sink for warewashing in a manner that does conform to the approval conditions that were previously established.
  • 1750 - Repeat Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ; cutting board;
  • 2600 - Repeat The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floors & walls throughout facility is not maintained in good repair with holes, cracked & missing tiles; air vent in refrigeration area is missing screen
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests
  • 3660 - Repeat Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
March 05, 2006Follow-up36Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
  • 0070 - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food throughtout the facility.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0620 - Food contact equipment not seperated by barrer at hand sink to prevent contaminations Equipment stored under other sources of contamination.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit & freezer is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0940 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unsafe fish stored in cabinet has not been discarded or rendered unusable.
  • 0960 1 - Critical The food contact surface of the carryout bags; milk crates; bowl; soda racks; plastic shoe containers is not safe.
  • 1070 - Observed use of aluminum foil as a shelving liner
  • 1460 - Employees are using a 3-compartment sink for warewashing in a manner that does conform to the approval conditions that were previously established.
  • 1550 - Repeat The hand sink is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
  • 1570 - Thermometer on Central reach in refrigerator, pots, & pans was observed in a state of disrepair aequipment
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1750 - Repeat Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Grills, stove; exhaust filters; cutting board; plastic containers; utensils
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelving in dry storage & above 3 compartment sink has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Single service items, carryout containers, paper plates were observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2600 - The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  • 2650 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the food prep hand sink.
  • 2660 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floors, walls & ceiling throughout facility is not maintained in good repair with holes, cracked & missing tiles; air vent in refrigeration area is missing screen
  • 3180 - Repeat Floors, walls, & ceiling throughout facility was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of hazardous products are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3660 - Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
March 02, 2006Routine1020Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Corrected During Inspection Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0450 C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.Bowl or utensil without handle used to dispense food.
  • 0690 - Flour is not protect from contamination.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the Hussman refrigerator and storage shelves are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1550 - The handsink and 3 compartment sink are not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the Roper refrigerator and Kenmore freezer have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2810 - Ceiling in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 3170 - The wall in the male restroom is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - The wall in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
July 13, 2005Routine213Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 11, 2004Critical Procedures00-

July 21, 2009 (Routine)


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April 06, 2009 (Routine)


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January 08, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
Restaurante y cosina muy limpio. Buen Trabajo (Great Job)

October 03, 2008 (Routine)


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June 09, 2008 (Routine)


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February 06, 2008 (Routine)


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December 28, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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July 21, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


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March 13, 2007 (Routine)


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August 10, 2006 (Routine)


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March 16, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
3 Members of staff will attend ServSafe on 3/18/06 in Chesterfield County.

March 05, 2006 (Follow-up)


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March 02, 2006 (Routine)


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July 13, 2005 (Routine)


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