Eurest Dining Services, 1001 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Eurest Dining Services
Address: 1001 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 319-2071
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: Sep 30, 2009

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Violation code

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No violation noted during this evaluation. September 30, 2009Critical Procedures00-
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 01, 2009Routine---
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Doors, equipment handles, and all kitchen knobs, refrigerators floor corners
  • 3190 - Dustless methods are not being used when cleaning the floor in the kitchen heavily stain of dirt
March 30, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 1780 E - Corrected During Inspection Surfaces of the hand sink throughout the serving lines were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3280 - Dead or trapped dead roaches was found in the control device under counter near compressor
December 04, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 2310 B - The handwashing station at the 2nd Grill Station is being used to rinse and dump foods.
  • 3190 - Repeat Dustless methods are not being used when cleaning the floor at the back of refrigerators near Grill Station # 1 and Grill Station # 2
August 28, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Potatoes hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Foods cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 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 26, 2008Critical Procedures--Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw beef observed stored above Ready To Eat foods. (Bread products.)
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Mixed vegetables hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Tuna and chicken salads cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: plates, coffee urns, cutting boards, and prep and serving utensils.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
August 27, 2007Critical Procedures50Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers in walk in refrigerators and reach in refrigerators..
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Dairy creamer cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits on the following food contact surfaces: panini grill and interior & exterior of Vulcan ovens.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulation of calcium building in ice machine at rear of facility.
  • 1770 B - Top of floor mixer has accumulation of flour and debris.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exterior of all reach in refrigerators, holding cabinets and shelving in warewashing area has accumulations of grime, food residue and debris.
  • 1800 - The covers on the fan compressors in the produce walk in refrigerator and walk in freezer has accumulation of dust and debris.
  • 1800 - The old utensil holding rack in the food prep area has accumulation of dust.
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station in the dishwasher room is being used as a dump station.
  • 2740 - The area around the grease bin has accumulation of grease build-up.
  • 3080 - 30 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep area over the stove & grill.
  • 3170 - Corner of wall in rear ice machine area is chipped.
  • 3220 - Mop not hung up to air dry.
May 22, 2007Routine18Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 08, 2007Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 1580 - Repeat 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.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the gas stove exterior on front service line, food strainer has accumulations of grime and debris.
June 20, 2006Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employee observed not washing his hands after handling soiled equipment and before handling clean equipment.
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the pots and pans are not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) on the serving line 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: Serving utensils and clean utensil storage container.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following non-food contact surfaces: Hot Mitts, Vulcan oven, Traulsen reach-in refrigerator, coffee maker, small steam kettle, and exterior of ice machine.
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Trays and utensils are not being sanitized via the ware washing machine. (Final rinse is 120F)
  • 3170 - Walls in the ware washing room are in disrepair.
  • 3180 - Ceilings throughout the facility were observed soiled.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
March 28, 2006Routine47Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in refrigerators & warming oven.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Coffee filters observed unprotected from contamination, coffee filters, carryout containers.
February 12, 2006Follow-up21Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical Food employees failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0220 - Critical The employee was observed drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0240 - Employee observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in refrigerators & warming oven.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the milk crates & plastic utensil bins is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1570 - Mixer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged leaking oil.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1700 - Critical Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration in the 3 compartment sink.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:Oven mitts; ice shoots; can opener; mixer; scales; utensils; food processor; QVS toaster; door gaskets on reach in refrigerators; food storage carts; cutting boards; refrigeration vents in walk in refrigerators.
  • 1780 - Critical Ice machine used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination, coffee filters, carryout containers.
  • 2650 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the front line food prep hand sink.
  • 2750 - Refuse container outside of the establishment are soiled an have an accumulation of debris.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the pizza station hand sink.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front line food prep areas.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment (decorating items).
February 08, 2006Routine613Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 25, 2005Routine00-
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 25, 2005Routine00-
2810 - Repeat Wall or wall covering in 3 compartment sink area is not smooth and easily cleanable.June 29, 2005Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Repeat Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0580 - Soiled single-use gloves still in use.
  • 1570 - Repeat The cutting boards was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The door gasket on the Kolpak walk in refrigerator was observed damaged. The dishwasher is not operating, non-specific repair.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: oven mitts, pancake & flour bins, Hobart mixer, cutting boards.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Equipment used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.
  • 2810 - Repeat Wall or wall covering in 3 compartment sink is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk in refrigerator.
June 21, 2005Follow-up25Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0220 - Critical The employees are eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 0380 - Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Ice scoop.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: Hobart mixer leaking oil, knives & oven mitts. The door gaskets on the Kolpak walk-in was observed damaged.
  • 1610 - The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting board, pancake & flour bins, Hobart mixer, can opener, stove, oven mitts, sheet pans, utensils, exhaust hood.
  • 1780 - Critical Equipment used for storage of packaged or open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves in walkin in refrigerator and freezer has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1960 - Dishes and utensils were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2810 - Wall or wall covering in 3 compartment sink area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk in freezer.
  • 3180 - Ceiling in the dry storage area was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of chemical & cleaning equipment are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
June 10, 2005Complaint811Details / Comments
1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: exhaust filters.May 27, 2005Routine01Details / Comments

March 30, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

December 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Manager/Chef is working on schedule maintenance for removing dead roaches and the cleaning of hand sinks

August 28, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

February 26, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

August 27, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

May 22, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a revalidation inspection.

March 08, 2007 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
No critical violations noted during this inspection.

June 20, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This complaint was completed due to a citizen complaint.

March 28, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
PIC provided an application for renewal processing. Current Health permit expiries June 30, 2006. Money order was receive to renew health permit for Eurest Dining located at 901 Semmes Ave.

February 12, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations:

February 08, 2006 (Routine)


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June 29, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 2810 - Repeat Wall or wall covering in 3 compartment sink area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Repair or replace wall or wall covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.

June 21, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations:

June 10, 2005 (Complaint)


Violations:

May 27, 2005 (Routine)


Violation: 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: exhaust filters.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

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