Element Lounge, 119 North 18th Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Violation code | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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| No violation noted during this evaluation. | August 24, 2009 | Critical Procedures | 0 | 0 | - |
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February 05, 2009 | Routine | 1 | 11 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | July 31, 2008 | Critical Procedures | 0 | 0 | - |
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March 13, 2008 | Routine | 1 | 11 | Details / Comments |
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March 31, 2007 | Routine | 0 | 5 | Details / Comments |
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July 31, 2006 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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February 10, 2006 | Routine | 0 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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October 12, 2005 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | August 26, 2005 | Routine | 0 | 0 | - |
February 05, 2009 (Routine)
Violations:
- 1100 - Critical Repeat The food contact surface of the pots is not designed or constructed to be smooth and it contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
Replace the pots to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent build-up of food debris. - 1210 - Observed no drip prevention device on the exhaust ventilation system.
Install drip prevention device. - 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the Beverage Air refrigerator is in poor repair.
Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. - 1600 - The compartments or drainboards of the 3 vat sink are heavily soiled.
Clean the sink compartment(s) or drainboards: 1) before use. 2) throughout the day at a frequency to prevent contamination of food, sanitized equipment and utensils. and 3) if used, at every least 24 hours. - 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours. - 1800 - Repeat Observed accumulation of grime on the door gasket of the Continental freezer.Observed accumulation of grime on the filters of the exhaust ventilation system.Observed accumulation of grime on the nonfood contact surface of the deep fat fryers.
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents. - 2000 C - Single service items (straws and stirrers) observed unprotected from contamination.
Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser. - 2830 - Repeat Floor wall junctures in the male and female rest-rooms upstairs are not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space. - 2830 - Repeat Floor and wall junctures in the kitchen and the 2nd bar are not sealed.
Seal floor and wall juncture in rooms where water flush cleaning methods are used. - 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatories in the establishment.
Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials - 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees. - 3180 - Repeat Observed debris on the floor behind the 2nd bar.Observed accumulation of grime on the walls and ceiling in the walk-in refrigerator.Observed accumulation of dust on the ceiling over the walk-in refrigerator.
All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. - 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
March 13, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
- 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomato cold holding at improper temperatures (47 degrees).
Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below. - 1100 - Repeat Observed pits in several pans.
Replace the pans to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent build-up of food debris. - 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions (quaternary ammonium).
Obtain a quaternary ammonium test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level. - 1570 - The door gasket on the Beverage Air refrigerator is damaged (split).
Replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. - 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the interior surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance. - 1770 C - Observed accumulation of food residue on the bottom shelf of the Continental freezer and the interior of the Whirlpool freezer.Observed accumulation of grime in the nozzle cup holders.
Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. - 1800 - Repeat Observed accumulation of food residue on the storage shelf used for holding the grill.Observed accumulation of grime on the door gaskets of the Continental freezer and the walk-in refrigerator.Observed accumulation of grime on the exterior of the deep fat fryer.Observed accumulation of grime on the exterior of the Whirlpool freezer.Observed accumulation of grime on the top of the warewashing machine.Observed accumulation of dust on the fan covers in the walk-in refrigerator.
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents. - 2000 - Single service items (straws) observed unprotected from contamination.
Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser. - 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the hand sink are leaking.
Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair. - 2830 - Repeat Floor wall junctures in the kitchen and the upstairs rest-rooms are not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space. - 2890 - Light bulb in walk-in refrigerator is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb. - 3180 - Repeat Observed accumulation of grime on the walls and floor in the kitchen.Observed accumulation of grime on the walls in the walk-in refrigerator.
All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
March 31, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
- 1100 - Repeat The food contact surface of the pots is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
Replace the pots to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris. - 1770 C - Observed accumulations of food residue or other debris on the interior of the Beverage Air refrigerator.
Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. - 1800 - Observed accumulation of grime and food debris on the door gaskets of the Beverage Air refrigerator and the walk-in refrigerator.
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents. - 2830 - Floor wall juncture in the kitchen is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space. - 3180 - Observed trash and debris on the floor underneath the equipment in the kitchen.
All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
July 31, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
- 1100 - The food contact surface of the pots and pans were not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
Repair or replace the pots and pans to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent build-up of food debris. CB 7-30-2007 - 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Super grill, soda gun holders, can opener, prep and serving utensils, and ice scoop holder.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. - 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the bar and kitchen areas were observed blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. - 3320 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
Critical inspection conducted.
February 10, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
- 1580 - The cutting board is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized. - 1800 - The exhaust hood filters have accumulations of grime and debris.
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents. - 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
October 12, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
- 1570 - The door gasket on the Beverage Air refrigerator is damaged.
Repair or replace the refrigerator door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. - 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing. - 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Container of cleaner is not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Containers of hazardous product must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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