GMU -Patriot Center, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: GMU -Patriot Center
Address: 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Feb 14, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. February 14, 2009Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 15, 2008Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 4-903.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Observed a box of straws on the floor in the dry storage.
  • 4-904.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Plastic spoons were found handled, displayed or dispensed in a bowl with the utensils facing different directions.
February 10, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
6-501.12(A) - Observed that the areas under a sationary ice machine has debirs and is need of cleaning.May 10, 2007Complaint01Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Improper use of wet wiping cloths. Observed wiping clothes not in solution.
  • 7-207.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees' medicines are not properly located to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
January 03, 2007Routine21Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 03, 2007Complaint00Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A - Critical Chili topping observed at 129F dispensed from machine.
  • 4-904.11A - Some single use take out containers at booths and in strorage on ground floor were stored uncovered or less than 6 inches off of floor.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at all the hand washing stations where food is prepared.
  • 6-301.12B - Observed some food boths without o provision for hand drying at the handwashing stations where staff prepare and sell foods.
  • 6-501.114A - Facility is storing unnecessary items [in dry storage room] to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
May 26, 2006Routine14Details / Comments
  • 3-101.11 - Critical Dairy ice cream mix was expired. Juice mix at maui maui sale center has no expiration date and prep date is 2003 in some cases.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Ice cream freezer for dot ice cream has a broken lid and insulation is exposed.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Evidence of fruit fly propogation was seen in the moist towels stored outside sanitizer.
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Flies were succesfully finding food and harborage due to size of storage areas and wiping cloths that were not laundered.
November 18, 2005Routine22Details / Comments
  • 3-101.11 - Critical Dairy ice cream mix was expired. Juice mix at maui maui sale center has no expiration date and prep date is 2003 in some cases.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Ice cream freezer for dot ice cream has a broken lid and insulation is exposed.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Evidence of fruit fly propogation was seen in the moist towels stored outside sanitizer.
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Flies were succesfully finding food and harborage due to size of storage areas and wiping cloths that were not laundered.
November 18, 2005Routine22Details / Comments
  • 4-201.11 - The Kenmore refrigerator is home grade and is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-501.11A - Ice machine panel was rusted and damaged.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: countertops.
  • 5-203.14A - Critical Observed the pre-wash spray hose extend below the flood rim level of the sink basin at the 3-vat sink.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Floors, walls and countertops need cleaning.
June 27, 2005Complaint--Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Uncovered ice cream found in freezer.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat Dispensing scoops for ice cream improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.17C - Corrected During Inspection Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed hot peppers and sauce in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the hobard refrigerator on main floor is loosening from door.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests.
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Harborage conditions exist as flies were sighted near drains.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Cleaning is needed in hard to reach areas of floors.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
May 03, 2005Routine35Details / Comments
  • 4-301.11 - Imperial freezer was not operating within manufacturers specs [35F].
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Burgers found without a use by label.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat Floors in storage rooms, shelving units and storage above walk in cooler need cleaning.
  • 3-305.12G - Popcorn was stored above the walk in cooler under water lines.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the Hobarty Ref at station 17 is damaged.
  • 6-501.11 - Some walls appear as though in need of resurfacing.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat Dispensing utensils for deep fryer found stored above the fryer - which is not a food contact surface.
  • 5-202.12A - Water from the handwashing sink at men's restroom was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
December 10, 2004Routine17Details / Comments
  • 5-205.11B - The handwash station at the one of the food stands was being used as a dump station.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the several cold holding equipment.
  • 4-602.11E - Surfaces of the soda dispensing nozzles in FOOD SERVICE STATION 12, which comes in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items, were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The wall and floor behind and under equipment in the following areas was noted in need of cleaning:1. All food service stations2. Main kitchen location downstairs 3. Sub station 12 storage closet
  • 7-202.12A - Critical The chlorine sanitizing solutions are not being used in accordance with law or the manufacturer's use directions. When tested they were reading levels above 200ppm
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following: As storage for food items in the Java coffee refrigerator
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Walk in refrigerator and freezer exterior surfaces, at the base of the doors and inside walls and shelves.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the walk in freezer downstairs and large white freezer in storage closet #12 was damaged.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist in food service and prep areas and in some storage closets. Food debris and grime is accumulating in areas under and behind equipment, creating a perfect haven for all pest currently under treatmen.
  • 3-501.16A - Critical Observed that sausage served at Red Hot and Blue stand was hot holding at improper temperatures 134F.
May 07, 2004Routine28Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12 - Two large ice scoops were observed laying directly on the ice machine.
  • 7-201.11A - Critical Containers of different cleaning toxic chemical products are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of equipment, utensils, or single service items.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The interior surfaces of the reach-in and upright refrigerators were observed soiled to sight and touch.
  • 4-601.11C - The top of the ice machine is dusty.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers /spray bottles of toxic cleaning chemicals are not properly labeled.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the some of the refrigerated units.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floors in each of the kiosks and in the lower level storage room are in need of cleaning. The floors under cooking equipment and under the soda fountain counters are very soiled.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-301.12A - Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for hand drying at each of the kiosks.
February 12, 2003Routine36Details / Comments

February 14, 2009 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a critical procedures inspection. No critical violations were observed.

April 15, 2008 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a critcal procedures inspection due to a possible foodborne illness. No critical violations were observed doing inspection. No risk factors were observed. All products in the facaility are fully cooked. The facility was not in operation during the inspection. IF there are any questions please contact the EHS inspector. Thank you.

February 10, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection. During the inspection it was observed that Red Hot and Blue has a regualar temporany stand. The Red Hot and blue is not under the facility permits. The report will be sent to the facility on 2-11-08 the fax. If there are any questions please contact the EHS inspector. Thank you.
Water Heater: Boiler
Pest control: active service contract through GMU 2x a month
Hood system: 2x month

May 10, 2007 (Complaint)


Violation: 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the areas under a sationary ice machine has debirs and is need of cleaning.
The areas under the ice machines shall be cleaned. The facility has started to clean under icemachines during the inspection.
Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a complaint inspection. The complaint was not confirmed. If there are any questions please contact the EHS inspector. Thank you.

January 03, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today visit was to conduct a routine inspection. If you have any questions please contact the EHS (Allison Lippert) at 703-246-8432. Thank you.

January 03, 2007 (Complaint)

Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a complaint inspection. The complaint's son was eating chicken tenders and noticed that the chicken was raw. The EHS can not comfirm the complaint by inspection. The complaint was confirmed by the general manager.he general manager did say he saw the under cooked chicken. The General Manager has stop carry the raw chicken product and is now ordering pre-cooked chicken tender to prevent this from happening again.

May 26, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Today's visit was conducted to complete a routine inspection.
Food temperatures observed -
Cold 41F and below
Hot 140F and above-exception was chili topping
Surfaces - cleaned/sanitzed for food contact
Reheating procedure - to 165 F for hot hold
Documentation - analog thermometer
Foods are received and evaluated by Mgr
Consumer advisory -NA
Storage - Raw always stored below ready to eat;
Datemarking -
Hot water Heater - same
Dish machine -NA
Hood system - cleaned regularly
Pest control - should be completed several times a year.
Hair coverings/glove usage - in compliance
Thank you.

November 18, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Refrigeration temperatures and cold hold temperatures of foods were acceptable. Please make note of the following remarks to your staff incl subcontractors -
- your facility is experiencing fruit fly issues which could explode into a much larger population. Please express this to your contractor and schedule additional treatments so the flies are eradicated. Fax service report the number above.
- Unless otherwise approved by Health dept, all products must have a use by date and be used by that date.
DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date. etc.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Hot Water Heater: boilers
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System: NA
Pest Control: Monthly
Consumer Advisory: NA; burgers and cut steak are precooked.

November 18, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Refrigeration temperatures and cold hold temperatures of foods were acceptable. Please make note of the following remarks to your staff incl subcontractors -
- your facility is experiencing fruit fly issues which could explode into a much larger population. Please express this to your contractor and schedule additional treatments so the flies are eradicated. Fax service report the number above.
- Unless otherwise approved by Health dept, all products must have a use by date and be used by that date.
DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date. etc.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Hot Water Heater: boilers
Dishwasher: NA
Hood System: NA
Pest Control: Monthly
Consumer Advisory: NA; burgers and cut steak are precooked.

June 27, 2005 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Complainant stated the following - ON JUNE 23 AROUND 6AM WHEN SHE CAME INTO THE KITCHEN THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAD DIRT UNDERNEATH AND STAGNANT WATER, ALSO THERE WERE KNATS AND FLIES UNDER THE SINK AND A BROWN RESIDUE, THERE TRASH FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE LEFT IN THE TRASH CANS AND THE COUTNER TOPS WERE NOT CLEAN PROPERLY, THE FLOOR HAD FOOD ON IT AND THE CARPET HAD NOT BEEN VACUUMED.
The complaint is not confirmed and is closed. No evidence of ongoing pest infestation at kitchen annex. However the kitchen is operating with homegrade equipment and is required to send any equipment for washing and sanitizing to the three comparment sink in main commercial ktichen.

May 03, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Please monitor temperatures of Potentially Hazardous Foods during storage, preparation and reheating using a thermometer. Today's inspection also points to your establishment's lack of regular use of labels with disposition dates. All potentially hazardous foods that are ready to eat must have a use-by date on the label which should be seven days or less from the date the food was prepared. Thank you.

December 10, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection of the facility. Please review the following comments:
1. Critical violations should be corrected as soon as possible, preferably within three days.
2. All non-critical violations that are yet to be corrected must be addressed within 45 days.
3. The routine inspection shall be conducted within the next six months.
Thank you.

May 07, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Please correct remaining, uncorrected, violations as soon as possible and no later than the time stated at the end of this report, particularly those marked as REPEAT VIOLATIONS. A follow up inspection will be conducted after that time to determine compliance with the above regulations. Advise your pest control service technician to give more specific comments or suggestions regarding observations noted during his inspection. Any questions or concerns contact me at the numbers provided.

February 12, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The facility is not operating at this time.

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