Restaurant: George Washington Restaurant, Inc.
Address: 3125 George Washington Highway, Portsmouth, Virginia
Phone: (757) 399-9237
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: Jul 10, 2009
1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) for talking food temperatures is not available.
1720 - Corrected During Inspection A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in storage room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: Ice maker and Microwave oven needs to be cleaned. Ice machine need o be drained an sanitized
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the reefer top and portable fan has accumulations of grime and debris.
3340 - Critical Containers of cleaner not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reefer unit.
3170 - Repeat Wall tiles i women's rest room were missing; - not maintained in good repair
3250 - Repeat Toilet room doors are being kept open; womens' rest room
2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the vens has 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.
3170 - The floors and walls in the bathroom and the ceiling and the carpet in the dining area is not maintained in good repair Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
March 24, 2009 (Follow-up)
Comments:
Floor behind bar has been replaced with self adhesive tile. Thermometers provided in reach-in. Correct foot candles of loght provided over 3-compartment sink. General cleaning has been improved
February 26, 2009 (Routine)
Violations:
1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach-in. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device. Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
1570 - Counter top in kitchen in poor repair. Repair, remove or replace counter top to make it smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.
2850 - Carpeting behind bar is not removable and easily cleanable. Design mats and duckboards to be removable and easily cleanable.
3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted over the 3 compartment sink. Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
July 15, 2008 (Routine)
Violation: 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in the reach-in/prep unit is missing. Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-1.5 degrees Celsius in the intended range of use.
March 25, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) for talking food temperatures is not available. Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-1.5 degrees Celsius in the intended range of use.
1720 - Corrected During Inspection A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration. Use a chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in storage room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
December 27, 2007 (Routine)
Violation: 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in storage room is not shielded , coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
August 22, 2007 (Routine)
Violation: 2350 ii - Facet not working properly in the men's rest room. {The left side is not working }. Needs repair.
May 07, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in storage room is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
February 06, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Outer door is not self-closing. Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mops not hung up to air dry. Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
November 08, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the inner ledge of the ice machine has 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.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in storage room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
May 31, 2006 (Routine)
Violation: 3170 - Light fixture in female bathroom is not maintained in good repair Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
February 15, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in dry storge room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
November 22, 2005 (Routine)
Violation: 3170 - The floor of the kitchen needs to be resurfaced. Request was made to owner.
August 17, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: bulk ice machine. Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in dry storage room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
May 13, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in storage room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
February 16, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located reach-in was missing. Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-1.5 degrees Celsius in the intended range of use.
2890 - Light bulb in storage room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen area. Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
November 05, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: Ice maker and Microwave oven needs to be cleaned. Ice machine need o be drained an sanitized After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the reefer top and portable fan has 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.
3340 - Critical Containers of cleaner not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides. Corrected
1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reefer unit. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
3170 - Repeat Wall tiles i women's rest room were missing; - not maintained in good repair Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
3250 - Repeat Toilet room doors are being kept open; womens' rest room Keep toilet room doors closed except when cleaning or during maintenance operations to prevent insect and rodent entrance and the associated potential for the spread of disease.
2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered. Corected.
July 01, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container lid sprung open will not closed fully. Called service contractor for replacement.
2750 - Repeat Refuse container(s) dumpster is heavily soiled (unclean) and have an accumulation of debris. Called service contractor for replacement.
3180 - Portable fan unit unclean. Clean fan unit, blades and grill.
2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located in kitchen is blocked with sanitizing bucket, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. Corrected.
3350 - Critical Sanitizer bucket chlorine concentration above required 50-100ppm found in the food establishment. Corrected.
February 19, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
2750 - Repeat Dumpster unit unclean. Clean or replace unit.
3250 - Women's restroom door opened. Closed door.
1190 - Thermometer (mercury scale damaged) in white refrigerator unit. Install accurate thermometer.
3170 - Two wall tiles removed in women' restroom and paneling damaged in men's unit. Rplace tiles and and repair damaged paneling.
Comments:
Note: Health permit expires 2/29/04.
October 23, 2003 (Routine)
Comments:
No violations observed; no hot holding present.
June 18, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
2720 - Repeat Dumpster's lid prompt open. Corrected.
2750 - Dumpster unclean. Operator will call service contractor to replace unit.
2790 - Women's restroom (two wall tiles removed)-surfaces not smooth, easy to clean. Replace tiles.
Comments:
Good inspection.
February 26, 2003 (Follow-up)
Violation: 3310 - Critical Dog present inside establishment (front dining area). Dog removed from establishment.
Comments:
All other violations previously corrected; permit issued.
January 27, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
3045 - Handwashing sign required at kitchen handsink. Post sign informed staff to wash hands.
2720 - Repeat Dumpster has one lid open. Corrected.
2920 - Self-closing restroom door (women's) blocked open. Corrected.
1190 - Refrigeration unit (white) thermometer inaccurate-mercury damaged. Replace with accurate thermometer +/- 2.F.
Comments:
Permit expires 2/28/03 application and fee ($40) required for renewal. Food handlers card for Elizabeth Carmines exp. 10/4/04
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