Foggy Point Bar & Grill, 425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Foggy Point Bar & Grill
Address: 425 Water Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: Jul 28, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked ribs in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (dual or degrees Fl) located in the hobart reach-in and undercounter reach-in is not easily readable.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: microwave, can opener, ice machine.
July 28, 2009Routine21Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the undercounter refrigeration units..
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the ovens observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
January 29, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0510 - Fruits not washed in an approved food washing sink
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1570 - Ice cream freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the food contact surfaces
  • 3180 - Repeat Floors and heavy cooking equipment noted in need of cleaning.
September 30, 2008Routine15Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 31, 2008Routine00-
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Sugar dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses (handle in contact with product).
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) mousse in the Walk-in F refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in the bar and waitress island refrigerators.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the dessert refrigerator is (missing, damaged).
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: stacked ovens..
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the waitress island.
  • 3180 - Floor in dishwashing room noted in need of cleaning.
May 04, 2007Routine26Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 06, 2007Other--Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). (raw chicken over R-T-E.)
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in the upright salad reach-in..
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: stacked ovens.
January 24, 2007Routine21Details / Comments
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the serviceline (left) is lightly scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mops not hung up to air dry (by large mixer unit).
October 11, 2006Routine02Details / Comments
  • 1100 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The food contact surface of the clean plate trays by mechanical dishwasher is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned and seafood refrigeration shelving is rusty and lined with single-service aluminun foil.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelving under flattop stove is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable (rusty).
  • 1880 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: door gaskets of the desert reefer.
  • 3170 - Ceiling tile over mechanical dishwasher is water damaged not maintained in good repair
July 05, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees (2) observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sour cream in reach-in unit is unsound or adulterated.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Improper use of wet wiping cloths (not in sanitizer at left waitress station).
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Sausage gravy in walk-in C stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination (uncovered).
  • 0820 - Critical Butter pats @ 74.F cold holding at improper temperatures in kitchen and at salad bar.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the walk-in refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1100 - Repeat The food contact surface of the shelving in lowboy and reach-in (seafood) @ serviceline area hence is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned (note aluminum foil used).
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the RCP slicer's lid, endcap of a scoop' handle removed by waffle station, mobile tray at end of dishwashing line (slightly damaged-foam insolation exposed) and cracked tray on same cart damaged hence is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in the mini ice cream unit by waffle iron.
  • 1380 - There is a damaged pressure gauge installed at the hot water supply line immediately before entering the warewashing machine allowing pounds per square inch, psi, to be monitored by a machine operator.
  • 1600 - Corrected During Inspection The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine (high temperature) is soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1660 - The wash temperature of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature is 120°F and the actual temperature is 116.F (behind bar-glass dishwasher)
  • 1700 - Critical Iodine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration in glass dishwasher behind bar.
  • 1770 C - Corrected During Inspection Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: stacked ovens.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the shelving mats for glasses behind bar and storage bins and mobile carts in walk-in B and C has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1880 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: blender behind bar, some hot holding cabinets, can opener blade (1), and inside ice maker (limescale-left corner) @ or near waffle station.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the reach-in with tartar sauce stored inside and less than 50 footcandles of light at serviceline area.
  • 3170 - Moderate settling cracking on flooring in kitchen across from soup kettle (corner area) and is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Corrected During Inspection Condenser grills in walk-in F noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3260 - Corrected During Inspection Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided (personal case stored on prep table across from soup kettle).
  • 3490 - Corrected During Inspection Facial tissue stored in such a way that they could contaminate over prep table (not food grade).
April 05, 2006Routine516Details / Comments
  • 1100 - Repeat The food contact surface of the shelving in desert reach-in is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned (rusty-covered with aluminum foil).
  • 1670 - Critical The establishment uses the manual hot water sanitizing method, hot water immersion. The temperature of the water was 170.F (rinse)-2nd floor banquet.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Plumbing connections under the 4-compartment sinks are leaking.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the stacked ovens.
February 02, 2006Follow-up13Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: pastry in walk-in F.
  • 1100 - Repeat The food contact surface of the salad reefer's shelving is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: stacked ovens and prep lowboy at serveline
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the four-compartment sink is leaking (center).
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the stacked oven.
January 24, 2006Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: salmon fillets in walk-in.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between usebehind bar.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use at serviceline.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the icemaket gasket is damaged and pastery reefer has rusty (slightly) shelving.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the main kitchen.
October 14, 2005Routine05Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 18, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the ice bin behind bar.
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food (grapefruit can) was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: some foods in walk-in C.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Ice cream scoop dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Ice cream in walk-in freezer stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the dish cart is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable (rusty).
  • 1600 - The exterior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the reach-ins and hot holding cabinets has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1880 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: reach-in reefers and hot holding cabinets.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Clean plates by coffee units were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3660 - Current permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
July 14, 2005Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: ice cream tub and shrimp.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses scoop utensils stored in standing water dipper well on running water.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Dishwasher racks stored on the floor in front of unit stored
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the handsink by three-compartment sink are leaking.
April 07, 2005Routine04Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 23, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
3660 - Establishment operating without a valid permit (expired on 1/31/05), submitted application to management.February 10, 2005Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: whipped cakes and ice cream tubs.
  • 0690 - Trash receptiles stored next to icemaker unit near elevator.
  • 0820 - Critical Refrigeration unit near coffee and juice dispenser lowest observed temperature @ 43.F
  • 1100 - Repeat The food contact surfaces (shelving) of the lowboy unit @ serviceline is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned (rusty).
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the two door salad refrigerator @ serviceline and refrigerator @ coffee and juice station has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1880 - Critical Repeat The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: Vulcan stacked ovens at cookline.
  • 3170 - Two ceiling tiles removed over mechanical dishwasher.
January 05, 2005Routine25Details / Comments
  • 3180 - Repeat Door gaskets and compressor grills in the walk-in noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0450 C - Utensils not stored in chicken vegetable and crab soups at cookline.
September 30, 2004Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use at dessert station.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cookline near dessert station are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the chicken salad bin and lid is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: top racks on mobile carts in walk-in.
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed clean: stacked ovens behind cookline (serviceline).
  • 1570 - Shelving inside lowboy infront of service (cookline) not smooth, easily cleanable rusty.
  • 1600 - The exterior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 3170 - Repeat Chalking behing manual warewashing sink damaged, some tiles misaligned over 2nd floor mechanical dishwasher and flooring in walk-in freezer unit damaged sheet metal is not maintained in good repair
June 18, 2004Routine17Details / Comments
  • 3180 - Ventilation grills for compressor unit unclean (frontline).
  • 3170 - Some ceiling tiles misaligned removed over (2nd floor) mechanical dishwasher, ceiling tiles water-damaged over service line behind ballroom.
  • 0470 - Uncovered food(s) on mobile tray unit in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • 1880 - Critical Interior of hot holding cabinet and two-door oven unit at front cookline unclean.
  • 3380 - Critical Chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket above required 50-100ppm.
  • 0830 - Critical One prep food item in Walk-in C without proper date-marking.
  • 1580 - (1) acrylic cuuting board not smooth, easily cleanable.
February 11, 2004Routine34Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 23, 2003Routine00Details / Comments
  • 1100 - Sugar bin lid damaged.
  • 0470 - Uncovered products in walk-in units (2).
  • 3180 - Compressor grills and drainline unclean (Walk-in D).
June 10, 2003Routine03Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 22, 2003Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Repeat Sugar and flour scoop handle in contact with product.
  • 0340 - Critical Corn chowder below required hot holding temperature 140.F.
  • 1880 - Repeat Cutting boards at front cookline unclean.
January 06, 2003Routine12Details / Comments

July 28, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

January 29, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

September 30, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

May 04, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Food handlers training schedule posted.

February 06, 2007 (Other)

Comments:
Permit issued. Previous violations corrected.

January 24, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit expires 1/31/07.

October 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good inspection.

July 05, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Plans required for front line area equipment will be rearranged. New menu required.

April 05, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: small hole in wall at left waitress station (Shellfish shipper's certification no. (Clams) VA 889 SP

February 02, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued.

January 24, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit expires 1/31/06.

October 14, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

July 18, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Note: All previous violations corrected; issued copy of health permit.

July 14, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

April 07, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Re-certification for certified food manager or demonstration of knowledge for person in charge required.

February 23, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Permit issued.

February 10, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 3660 - Establishment operating without a valid permit (expired on 1/31/05), submitted application to management.
Submit completed application and fee ($40) as required.

January 05, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

September 30, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

June 18, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Certificate expired for food service manager.

February 11, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
15.30 Current food handlers card(s) required by local code for all food prep staff. Submitted a copy of food regulations, upon request.

October 23, 2003 (Routine)

Comments:
Hot holding temperatures verified. No violations observed; excellent inspection.

June 10, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good inspection; clean facility.

January 22, 2003 (Follow-up)

Comments:
No violations observed; permit issued.

January 06, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Shields for sterno warmer will be engineered by facility.

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