Frankie's Place For Ribs, 5200 Fairfield Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Frankie's Place For Ribs
Address: 5200 Fairfield Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 495-7427
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: Oct 9, 2009

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  • 1450 - Walk-in and reachin is not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41F or below.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1770 B - Repeat Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: food storage shelves
  • 2350 ii - No water pressure at the handsink at the bar, poor repair.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
October 09, 2009Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Baked chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Milk and ribs cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 2000 - Boxed napkins were found stored on the floor.
June 26, 2009Routine31Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0580 - Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: shelves in back kitchen
  • 3180 - Floor under ice machine noted in need of cleaning.
March 05, 2009Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in freezer. (stock pot of soup)
  • 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers. (bulk sugar container)
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Milk and whipping cream cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1770 B - Repeat Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: exterior of the sugar container and other food containers are dirty
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the interior of the oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the some decorative items in the dining room are dusty has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - Repeat Walls and ceiling in the walk-in refrigerator noted in need of cleaning. Wall around the dish machine is moldy.
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3290 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dirty mop water is stored in the kitchen.
December 04, 2008Routine38Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly used.
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken and ribs hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) walk-in in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the cloth towel is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the all freezer and refrigerators.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the back is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3180 - Walls throughout the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3290 - Dirty mop water stored in the kitchen.
September 29, 2008Routine49Details / Comments
  • 0380 - Corrected During Inspection 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)
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped:lemons
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cheddar cheese cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device located in the cold holding unit is not easily readable.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: the drink nozzels
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the top of the dishmachine has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Repeat The ice buckets were found stored on the floor.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the front counter is being used as a dump station.
  • 3170 - Repeat The floor tiles in the kitchen are missing and are not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - The vent screens over the bar noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of chemicals not stored separately from insecticides.
June 19, 2008Routine310Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Interior lip of ice machine moldy.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside grease container was open or uncovered.
  • 3460 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Aspirin located with bar drinks.
February 11, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 C - Utensil without handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (RTE) allowing for a bare hand contact surface to come in contact with food item(s).
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Baked chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1730 - Plastic rib storage container was observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1780 - Critical Interior lip of ice machine moldy.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the utensil drawer has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3170 - Floor in dishwashing area is not maintained in good repair
November 01, 2007Routine35Details / Comments
  • 0560 - Linens in contact with food. Wet linen stored on top of cabbage in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Improper methods used to thaw ribs.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device located in the True refrigerator is not easily readable.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the walk-in refrigerator is torn and in poor repair.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exterior top of the dish machine has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Clean sheet pans were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the bar is being used as a dump station.
  • 3180 - Repeat The ceiling vents and the panels in the bar area and the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
August 07, 2007Routine09Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw ribs.
  • 1370 - The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
  • 1470 - The drainboards/utensil racks/storage tables located are not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the cookline are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1730 - Repeat The plates were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1730 - Repeat The thermometer in the True freezer is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: the exterior of the rice container and the top of the dishmachine.
  • 2000 - Clean ice containers were observed stored uncovered and on the floor.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
April 10, 2007Routine07Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: cole slaw, applesauce and ribs.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw pork ribs.
  • 0800 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The ribs noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Pork ribs holding at improper temperatures 60 and 71 degrees.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the True freezers.
  • 1320 - Repeat The temperature measuring device located in the Delfield refrigerator is not easily readable.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of lemons.
  • 2000 - Clean cups were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees (toilet rooms).
  • 3180 - Repeat The ceiling tiles in the prep area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
November 29, 2006Routine211Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1730 - Cracked plastic storage bins were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can-opener.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in walk-in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3170 - Ceiling leaking near back walk-in freezer.
  • 3180 - Ceiling tiles in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
June 28, 2006Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat 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)
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There were no temperature measuring devices located in the low boy freezers.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of ice machine.
  • 1880 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: utensils in dishmachine
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of toxic chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
May 11, 2006Routine61Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants ( dented can of apple sauce)
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of ice machine.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap between front doors.
  • 3170 - Kitchen floor near dishmachine is not maintained in good repair
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided. Personal items stored on bar equipment
February 13, 2006Routine33Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0800 - Critical Ribs noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 1730 - Chipped and cracked plastic lids and containers were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surfaces of refrigerator gaskets have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap between front glass entry doors.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in freezer.
December 16, 2005Routine17Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in units.
  • 0530 - Packaged food stored in direct contact with ice.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1260 - A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the bar. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device in the low boy salad refrigerator was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the low boy reach-in refrigerator is damaged.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can-opener.
  • 2000 - Clean utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2890 - Light bulb above new ice machine not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3090 - Ventilation in toilet room is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive obnoxious odors
  • 3170 - Wall in kitchen is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Ceiling and walls in walk-in refrigerator noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of toxic cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3600 - Properly prepared plans and specifications not submitted for review and approval.
September 22, 2005Routine313Details / Comments
  • 0450 C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form. Bowls stored in bulk products.Bowl or utensil without handle used to dispense food.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the cloth beneath cutting board is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gaskets of the walk-in refrigerator and reach-in units are damaged.
  • 1730 - The thermometer in the walk-in freezer is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can-opener blade,interior of ice machine.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the reach-in gaskets have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet rooms are not provided with self-closing doors.
  • 3180 - Walls in utensil washing area noted in need of cleaning.
July 19, 2005Routine18Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Ground beef stored above roast beef.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Chicken soup cooling in tightly covered deep container.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the reach-in freezer is torn.
  • 1780 - Critical The temperature measuring device probe was not observed cleaned before use and/or storage.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in display refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. End caps missing from tube shield.
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet rooms are not provided with self-closing doors.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
May 17, 2005Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Ground beef stored above roast beef.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Chicken soup cooling in tightly covered deep container.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the reach-in freezer is torn.
  • 1780 - Critical The temperature measuring device probe was not observed cleaned before use and/or storage.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in display refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. End caps missing from tube shield.
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet rooms are not provided with self-closing doors.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
May 17, 2005Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the display refrigerator.
  • 1590 - Repeat The microwave oven was found in a state of repair and condition that may result in human exposure to radiation leakage. Interior surface rusty.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can-opener.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located in new toilet rooms does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2890 - Light bulb tube shield missing end caps in display refrigerator..
  • 2920 - Toilet room doors are not provided with a self-closer.
February 22, 2005Routine46Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the display refrigerator.
  • 1590 - Repeat The microwave oven was found in a state of repair and condition that may result in human exposure to radiation leakage. Interior surface rusty.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can-opener.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located in new toilet rooms does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2890 - Light bulb tube shield missing end caps in display refrigerator..
  • 2920 - Toilet room doors are not provided with a self-closer.
February 22, 2005Routine46Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the can storage rack has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Corrected.
  • 1700 - Critical Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Corrected.
  • 1570 - Rusty interior of ice machine was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1900 - Critical Repeat Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1700) Corrected.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Corrected.
  • 1260 - A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the bar. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap at base of screen door.
  • 0760 - Critical The chicken was not reheated to 165F within 2 hours to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. Corrected.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1470 - Repeat The drainboards/utensil racks/storage tables located are not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items. Soiled trays stored on floor.
  • 3050 - No waste receptacle provided at handwashing lavatories in kitchen.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floors in dishwashing area and men's toilet room. not maintained in good repair
  • 0650 - Repeat The tea and water pitchers on display are not protected from contamination.
  • 3180 - Ceiling in utensil washing area noted in need of cleaning.
December 08, 2004Routine412Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the can storage rack has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Corrected.
  • 1700 - Critical Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Corrected.
  • 1570 - Rusty interior of ice machine was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1900 - Critical Repeat Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1700) Corrected.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Corrected.
  • 1260 - A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the bar. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap at base of screen door.
  • 0760 - Critical The chicken was not reheated to 165F within 2 hours to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. Corrected.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1470 - Repeat The drainboards/utensil racks/storage tables located are not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items. Soiled trays stored on floor.
  • 3050 - No waste receptacle provided at handwashing lavatories in kitchen.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floors in dishwashing area and men's toilet room. not maintained in good repair
  • 0650 - Repeat The tea and water pitchers on display are not protected from contamination.
  • 3180 - Ceiling in utensil washing area noted in need of cleaning.
December 08, 2004Routine412Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the reach-in gaskets have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Corrected.
  • 1900 - Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1700) Corrected.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  • 0820 - Critical Potentially hazardous food cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected.
  • 0820 - Critical Ribs and chicken cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap at base of screen door.
  • 1450 - Refrigeration is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1590 - The microwave oven was found in a state of repair and condition that may result in human exposure to radiation leakage. Interior cracked.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 1470 - Repeat The drainboards/utensil racks/storage tables located are not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floor tile in kitchen and toilet room is not maintained in good repair
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the foil covered equipment at cookline is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3460 - Critical Medicines are located with food and utensils. Corrected.
  • 0650 - The water and tea pitchers on display are not protected from contamination.
September 27, 2004Routine612Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the reach-in gaskets have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Corrected.
  • 1900 - Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 12 VAC 5-421-1700) Corrected.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  • 0820 - Critical Potentially hazardous food cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected.
  • 0820 - Critical Ribs and chicken cold holding at improper temperatures. Corrected.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap at base of screen door.
  • 1450 - Refrigeration is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1590 - The microwave oven was found in a state of repair and condition that may result in human exposure to radiation leakage. Interior cracked.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 1470 - Repeat The drainboards/utensil racks/storage tables located are not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.
  • 3170 - Repeat Floor tile in kitchen and toilet room is not maintained in good repair
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the foil covered equipment at cookline is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3460 - Critical Medicines are located with food and utensils. Corrected.
  • 0650 - The water and tea pitchers on display are not protected from contamination.
September 27, 2004Routine612Details / Comments
  • 2310 B - Repeat The handwash station at the front prep area is being used as a dump station.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the refrigerator is (missing, damaged).
  • 1470 - The drainboards/utensil racks/storage tables located are not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.
  • 3170 - Repeat The wall and floor tile in the dish wash area is not maintained in good repair
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at theprep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean pans were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cook line are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
June 08, 2004Routine29Details / Comments
  • 2310 B - Repeat The handwash station at the front prep area is being used as a dump station.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the refrigerator is (missing, damaged).
  • 1470 - The drainboards/utensil racks/storage tables located are not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.
  • 3170 - Repeat The wall and floor tile in the dish wash area is not maintained in good repair
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at theprep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean pans were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cook line are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
June 08, 2004Routine29Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the top of the dish machine had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the reach in refrigerators.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the linen used to cover meats in the walk-in refrigerator is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 0470 - Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1770 - Critical Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: the can opener blade and the interior of the reach in refrigerators.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3170 - Repeat The floor tile is not maintained in good repair
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the front counter is being used as a dump station.
  • 1830 - Soiled items were observed loaded into the warewashing machine improperly.
December 04, 2003Routine210Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the top of the dish machine had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the reach in refrigerators.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the linen used to cover meats in the walk-in refrigerator is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 0470 - Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1770 - Critical Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: the can opener blade and the interior of the reach in refrigerators.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3170 - Repeat The floor tile is not maintained in good repair
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the front counter is being used as a dump station.
  • 1830 - Soiled items were observed loaded into the warewashing machine improperly.
December 04, 2003Routine210Details / Comments
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the reach in cooler.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 2000 - Clean wet pans were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the prep line 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. Corrected.
  • 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Corrected.
  • 3170 - The floor tile is not maintained in good repair.
July 21, 2003Routine08Details / Comments

October 09, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

June 26, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with owner.

March 05, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

December 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with manager.

September 29, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with certified food manager.

June 19, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. All critical items were corrected during the inspection.

February 11, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Good inspection!

November 01, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

August 07, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and or corrected. Great inspection . The kitchen is maintained in a very clean and sanitary manner.

April 10, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

November 29, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed corrections made durin g the inspection.

June 28, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

May 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Chemical dishmachine repaired during inspection.

February 13, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Restaurant being maintained in good sanitary condition!

December 16, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

September 22, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Bar in process of being remodelled.Walk-in freezer and ice machine have been installed. Plans for remodelling not received by health department.

July 19, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Food service area being maintained in good sanitary condition.

May 17, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Restaurant in good sanitary condition. Permit renewed.

May 17, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Restaurant in good sanitary condition. Permit renewed.

February 22, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

February 22, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

December 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Chemical dishmachine repaired during inspection. Reheat chicken to minimum 165 degrees Fahrenheit before placing on steam table.

December 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Chemical dishmachine repaired during inspection. Reheat chicken to minimum 165 degrees Fahrenheit before placing on steam table.

September 27, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Repair person contacted to repair walk-in refrigerator.

September 27, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction. Repair person contacted to repair walk-in refrigerator.

June 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the manager for correction.

June 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the manager for correction.

December 04, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the manager and the corrections made.

December 04, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the manager and the corrections made.

July 21, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed and/or corrections made.

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