Giant Food Deli #743, 3450 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Giant Food Deli #743
Address: 3450 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 351-7220
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: Jul 31, 2009

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  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Foods stored in the prepared foods case cold holding at improper temperatures (portabella mushroom cheese tortelloni 71 F). Foods were removed from unit and taken back to walk-in unit for chill down.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The Randell 3-door counter refrigerator is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design (cracks inside the unit).The prepared foods unit is not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 41 F or below.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surface of the Randell 3 door gaskets and shelves are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.Microwave needs cleaning.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Repeat After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in a chemical manual using a proper solution. When tested, quaternary sanitizer was 400 ppm+.
July 31, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in a chemical manual using a proper solution.* Quaternary sanitizer 400 ppm+ and water temperature 54 F.
February 04, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 4-204.112 - The equipment as noted on page 1 of this report are not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
  • 4-402.11 - The salad bar prep room 3-vat sink is no longer sealed to its adjoining wall.
  • 4-501.11 - The "Randell" 3-door counter refrigerator is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design [cracks inside the unit].
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surface of the "Randell" 3-door counter refrigerator door gaskets and shelves, and the doorway flaps into the salad bar prep room are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.
  • 4-901.11 - After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried [wet containers stacked on top of one another in the salad prep room].
  • 6-202.11 - Onee light bulb over the salad bar is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 6-501.11 - 1. The wall behind the salad bar prep room 3-vat sink and handsink is not maintained in good repair.2. The new wall tiles in the deli are not sealed to the old baseboard tiles.
  • 7-209.11 - Employees' personal care items are not stored in lockers or other suitable facilities [some on shelving in warehouse outside the deli].
October 07, 2008Routine08Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following foods were observed uncovered or not in wrappings: rice pudding, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  • 3-304.11 - Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. Observed an employee using a knife to cut open cheese which had been stored in handsink with point of knife down in drain.
  • 3-307.11 - Corrected During Inspection Employees purse was observed next to and on pan of uncovered bread.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Foods observed prepared and held in the food establishment (walk-in cooler) for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
  • 4-501.11 - The 2 door reach-in unit used to store meats has a door which does not close properly and is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
  • 4-601.11 - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil accumulations were observed on the food-contact surfaces of the panini press.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing sink at front of deli next to slicers was being is used to store a knife .
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing sink located in back of kitchen is blocked and not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
June 20, 2008Routine44Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 4-602.11A-D - Critical Equipment used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food is not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris.1. Accumulation of dirt, dust, and/or grime was observed on all the walk-in coolers fan guards
January 25, 2008Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11 - The filter of the kitchen hood over the fryer is missing.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the tiles behind "Star" sandwich press had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-501.115 - The floor in the outside dumpster area was observed with accumulations of dirt and grime.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the Hussman deli display are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 6-301.12 - Repeat Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.1. Rear handwash sink by work table.2. Handwashing sink by slicer.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist. Rat dropping were observed on floor in the outside dumpster area
August 09, 2007Routine06Details / Comments
  • 3-304.15 - Corrected During Inspection Soiled single-use gloves still in use.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Shrimp salad cold holding at the improper temperature of 45 F at the salad bar.
  • 4-203.12 - The ambient air temperature measuring device(Fahrenheit) located in the deli refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 5-205.15B - The hose under the rear hand sink is leaking.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the salad bar are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 6-301.12 - Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
  • 6-501.114 - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Unused vending machines and shelving need to be removed from the premises.
  • 6-501.12 - The floor under the coffee dispenser at the salad bar has trash and crackers on it. The dumpster area has a heavily soiled floor with an obnoxious odor.
April 25, 2007Routine17Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The inside of the 3 door Randall is cracked (on the bottom).
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the gaskets of the 3 door Randall.
  • 4-903.11 - THe oven rack and the hood vent was stored on the floor in the kitchen.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Plumbing connections under the hand sink inbetween the two slicers piping are leaking.
December 18, 2006Routine04Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11 - The mini prep refrigerators are damaged on the inside.The mini prep refrigerators shelving is rusty.A rusty knife was found in the holder (Discarded).
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the ovens had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-205.15B - The front handsink is leaking from the piping.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the cheese unit, salad bar and the hot holding unit.
June 06, 2006Routine04Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12 - Employees are storing cutting knifes in between tables.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE cold cuts held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The front cooling units have rusty shelve. There is damage to the inside of the small low cooling units at front.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: panini presser
  • 4-602.13 - The walk-in fan covers are dusty.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing facility located at the deli is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The wall area under the 3-part sink, behind the deep fryers and prep table need cleaning.
February 03, 2006Routine16Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food from damaged packaging were found at the deli prep area shelves.
  • 3-305.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (walk-in and storage)
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Some items at the salad bar self serve cold holding at 50oF.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed FOOD in the refrigeration unit was not properly date-marked after opening. (Bulk processed meats, containers of salads ans dressings)
  • 3-501.18 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) FOOD in the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the date specified on the container. (potato salads etc...)
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Reach-in refrigerator at the front service area was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. (bottom shelf corroded)Some reach-in refrigerator racks were noted in poor repair. Teflon line wire racks of some refrigeration units peeling off and rusting.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The fanguards of walk-in refrigerators and reach-in refrigerators, the walk-in and storage shelves were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.Shelving below work table and under equipment were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the panini bread warmer.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The can opener, the food processor blades at the deli prep area, slicers and the interior of deli display cases were observed soiled to sight and touch.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Boxes of single serve items were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the hallway storage area.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean open packages of carry-out trays were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean food containers were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the display refrigerators were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the prep area.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Burn out lights were noted in the Walk-in refrigerator and at the dry Storage Area.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Burn out lights were noted in the display refrigerators.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Floor by 3-pt sink at the deli section is not maintained in good repair. (needs regrouting)
  • 6-501.110 - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being kept clean and orderly. Employees personal belongings were found stored with supplies at the hallway dry storage.
  • 6-501.114 - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floors under and behind equipment, in walk-ins, and hall way were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.14 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Repeat Containers of cleaners are not properly separated to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (stored with clean pots/pans)
July 28, 2005Routine612Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food from damaged packaging were found at the deli prep area shelves.
  • 3-305.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (walk-in and storage)
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Some items at the salad bar self serve cold holding at 50oF.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed FOOD in the refrigeration unit was not properly date-marked after opening. (Bulk processed meats, containers of salads ans dressings)
  • 3-501.18 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) FOOD in the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the date specified on the container. (potato salads etc...)
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Reach-in refrigerator at the front service area was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. (bottom shelf corroded)Some reach-in refrigerator racks were noted in poor repair. Teflon line wire racks of some refrigeration units peeling off and rusting.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The fanguards of walk-in refrigerators and reach-in refrigerators, the walk-in and storage shelves were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.Shelving below work table and under equipment were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the panini bread warmer.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The can opener, the food processor blades at the deli prep area, slicers and the interior of deli display cases were observed soiled to sight and touch.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Boxes of single serve items were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the hallway storage area.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean open packages of carry-out trays were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean food containers were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the display refrigerators were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the prep area.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Burn out lights were noted in the Walk-in refrigerator and at the dry Storage Area.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Burn out lights were noted in the display refrigerators.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Floor by 3-pt sink at the deli section is not maintained in good repair. (needs regrouting)
  • 6-501.110 - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being kept clean and orderly. Employees personal belongings were found stored with supplies at the hallway dry storage.
  • 6-501.114 - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floors under and behind equipment, in walk-ins, and hall way were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.14 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Repeat Containers of cleaners are not properly separated to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (stored with clean pots/pans)
July 28, 2005Routine612Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - An Employee observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An improper scoop was found in the bacon bits.
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (In the walk-in and dry storage area)
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed bulk cold cuts in the refrigeration unit was not properly date-marked after opening.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE pasta salad held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-101.11 - Paper towels were observed being used to cover food items in the salad p[rep area.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator in the deli section.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat There are cracks at the door frame of the refrigerator unit in the deli service area.Refrigerator racks rusted.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting boards along the prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The hot holding unit in the deli area (for rotisserie foods) were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment.The fanguard of the walk-in refrigerator, the shelving below work table, storage shelves were observed in need of cleaning.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Several slicers were observed soiled to sight and touch.
  • 4-903.11 - Boxes of single serve items were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the hallway.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean open carry-out containers were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean tubs and pans were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat The sink basin at the deli service area is slow to drain.
  • 5-501.16 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the deli prep area and in the service deli area.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the deli prep area and in the hall way were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Burn out light was noted in the Walk-in.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist. Ants noted in the deli service area.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor and walls in the deli walk-ins, in the hallways and in the service area were noted in need of cleaning.Walls by hand sink and prep sink are moldy.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of cleaners are not properly separated to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (in the dry storage0
March 30, 2005Routine415Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - An Employee observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An improper scoop was found in the bacon bits.
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (In the walk-in and dry storage area)
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed bulk cold cuts in the refrigeration unit was not properly date-marked after opening.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE pasta salad held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-101.11 - Paper towels were observed being used to cover food items in the salad p[rep area.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator in the deli section.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat There are cracks at the door frame of the refrigerator unit in the deli service area.Refrigerator racks rusted.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting boards along the prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The hot holding unit in the deli area (for rotisserie foods) were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment.The fanguard of the walk-in refrigerator, the shelving below work table, storage shelves were observed in need of cleaning.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Several slicers were observed soiled to sight and touch.
  • 4-903.11 - Boxes of single serve items were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the hallway.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean open carry-out containers were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean tubs and pans were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat The sink basin at the deli service area is slow to drain.
  • 5-501.16 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the deli prep area and in the service deli area.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the deli prep area and in the hall way were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Burn out light was noted in the Walk-in.
  • 6-501.111 - Harborage conditions exist. Ants noted in the deli service area.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor and walls in the deli walk-ins, in the hallways and in the service area were noted in need of cleaning.Walls by hand sink and prep sink are moldy.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of cleaners are not properly separated to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (in the dry storage0
March 30, 2005Routine415Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There is damaged cove base on the deli counter where the rotisserie chicken hot holds.
  • 4-601.11 - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the following cooking equipment: the "Blogett" oven, the oven racks, the inside door panel of the "Alto Sham" in the deli, and the panini sandwich makers.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the bottom shelves and the doors of the deli counter refrigerators, the counter top where the rotisserie hot holding unit is located, the hood vent system switch cover plate, the shelving above the 3-part sink in the deli, and the cutting board shelving in the salad bar prep room and the deli walk-in refrigerator.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the deli 2-door counter refrigerator where the rotisserie oven is located, the deli 3-door counter refrigerator, and the deli "Alto Sham".
  • 6-202.11 - About four light bulbs in the deli display case over the prepared salads and some lights over the salad bar items were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 5-205.15B - The hot water handle in the salad bar prep room was noted damaged and/or in poor repair.
  • 4-501.11 - The are some cracks inside the door frames of the deli counter refrigerators. The stickers on the salad bar are peeling off/collecting food debris. There is a missing baffled vent in the hood system in the deli (The manager states that it is on order). The baby station does not close in the women's rest-room.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the salad bar prep room (corrected-on-site).
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the deli hood ventilation system (corrected-on-site) in the salad prep room.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The walls and floors in the deli walk-in refrigerator, the floor under the soup station, the caulking on the walls in the salad prep room, the wall under the deli 3-part sink, the floors in the back of the store under the shelves, and the wall by the trash compactor door were noted in need of cleaning.
November 05, 2004Routine09Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There is damaged cove base on the deli counter where the rotisserie chicken hot holds.
  • 4-601.11 - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the following cooking equipment: the "Blogett" oven, the oven racks, the inside door panel of the "Alto Sham" in the deli, and the panini sandwich makers.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the bottom shelves and the doors of the deli counter refrigerators, the counter top where the rotisserie hot holding unit is located, the hood vent system switch cover plate, the shelving above the 3-part sink in the deli, and the cutting board shelving in the salad bar prep room and the deli walk-in refrigerator.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the deli 2-door counter refrigerator where the rotisserie oven is located, the deli 3-door counter refrigerator, and the deli "Alto Sham".
  • 6-202.11 - About four light bulbs in the deli display case over the prepared salads and some lights over the salad bar items were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 5-205.15B - The hot water handle in the salad bar prep room was noted damaged and/or in poor repair.
  • 4-501.11 - The are some cracks inside the door frames of the deli counter refrigerators. The stickers on the salad bar are peeling off/collecting food debris. There is a missing baffled vent in the hood system in the deli (The manager states that it is on order). The baby station does not close in the women's rest-room.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the salad bar prep room (corrected-on-site).
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted in the deli hood ventilation system (corrected-on-site) in the salad prep room.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The walls and floors in the deli walk-in refrigerator, the floor under the soup station, the caulking on the walls in the salad prep room, the wall under the deli 3-part sink, the floors in the back of the store under the shelves, and the wall by the trash compactor door were noted in need of cleaning.
November 05, 2004Routine09Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11 - 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 cooler fan guard, refrigerator door gaskets.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Salad bar items: sliced chicken, hard cooked eggs, cut melons cold holding at 46-50oF.Chicken wings in the self serve cold bar holding at 45-46oF.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat The hand sink by the slicers drips and the plumbing under the sink is dripping into a bucket.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The refrigerator to the left of the front line hand sink has torn refrigerator door gaskets.
  • 6-501.12 - The ceiling is stained yellow above the panini sandwich grill.
  • 6-303.11 - An overhead light is out over the rotisserie oven area on the front service line.
May 25, 2004Routine16Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11 - 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 cooler fan guard, refrigerator door gaskets.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Salad bar items: sliced chicken, hard cooked eggs, cut melons cold holding at 46-50oF.Chicken wings in the self serve cold bar holding at 45-46oF.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat The hand sink by the slicers drips and the plumbing under the sink is dripping into a bucket.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The refrigerator to the left of the front line hand sink has torn refrigerator door gaskets.
  • 6-501.12 - The ceiling is stained yellow above the panini sandwich grill.
  • 6-303.11 - An overhead light is out over the rotisserie oven area on the front service line.
May 25, 2004Routine16Details / Comments
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical The Deli Manager forgot her Food Service Manager card at home, and the Ast. Manager did not have one.
  • 3-501.16 - Critical Chicken in self-serve warmer at from 116oF to 134oF.
  • 4-204.112 - Build-in thermometer in chciken warmer not working properly.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the kitchen hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the bottom shelves of the work tables and the inside of the cabinets under the sefl-serve soup warmer had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-501.12 - Some cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-501.11 - Door gaskets torn 2-door Randell refrigerator.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Can opener blade and base not kept clean and rusty.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Prep sink and handsink caulkings moldy.Walls under sinks moldy.Floor under and around equipments, and at corners in need of cleaning.Walkin cooler fan guard dusty.
  • 3-305.11 - Box of salad on floor.Soda syrup boxes on floor.
  • 6-305.11 - Some personal belongings stored in shelves under counter.
January 28, 2004Routine48Details / Comments
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical The Deli Manager forgot her Food Service Manager card at home, and the Ast. Manager did not have one.
  • 3-501.16 - Critical Chicken in self-serve warmer at from 116oF to 134oF.
  • 4-204.112 - Build-in thermometer in chciken warmer not working properly.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat The light bulbs in the kitchen hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the bottom shelves of the work tables and the inside of the cabinets under the sefl-serve soup warmer had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-501.12 - Some cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-501.11 - Door gaskets torn 2-door Randell refrigerator.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Can opener blade and base not kept clean and rusty.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Prep sink and handsink caulkings moldy.Walls under sinks moldy.Floor under and around equipments, and at corners in need of cleaning.Walkin cooler fan guard dusty.
  • 3-305.11 - Box of salad on floor.Soda syrup boxes on floor.
  • 6-305.11 - Some personal belongings stored in shelves under counter.
January 28, 2004Routine48Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following were cold holding 47 to 51 F: SALAD BAR ITEMS.....potatoe salad, imitation seafood, chicken, chicken salad....most of the items were in the danger zone.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the hood area. There were two bulbs out.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat There was one filter in the hood that was not secure. Tighten the filter so that it stays in place.
  • 6-501.114 - The premises has accumulation of litter. The area in the salad bar used for storage and the storage area behind the deli in thehallway were cluttered.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of @HAZ PRODUCT@ are not properly separated to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. i.e. salad bar storage area
  • 5-205.15B - Critical The handsink faucets in several areas were leaking. i.e.deli, salad/soup prep areas
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator. i.e.pickles
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant. The existing "shields" are ineffective. They are open wire shields which would allow broken glass to fall into food.
  • 4-501.116 - The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution. The sanitizing solution is not being tested for the correct concentration. i.e. +300 ppm was found
  • 3-306.11 - The food on display in the salad bar (croutons) were not protected from contamination. The bulk food (nuts, dried fruit) were displayed in an ineffective manner . The entire top can/is removed for the customer to scoop the food out. This leaves the producted exposed for contamination.
  • 4-903.11 - CORRECTED Clean salad bar containers were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves in the produce walk-in and salad prep area had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3-305.11 - CORRECTED Food (lettuce in the salad prep cooler) were stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 6-501.12 - Floors needed cleaning in corners, under equipment and in the back hall areas. The walls in the walk-in refrigerator had accumulations of dirt. The fans in the salad prep refrigerator were unclean. The wall behind the prep sink in salad bar cooler had mold.
  • 7-209.11 - Repeat CORRECTED Coats,purses and personal food items were stored in such a way that they could contaminate single-service eating items and food contact surfaces. i.e.salad prep refigrigerators, drystorage areas, deli prep table
September 16, 2003Routine411Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following were cold holding 47 to 51 F: SALAD BAR ITEMS.....potatoe salad, imitation seafood, chicken, chicken salad....most of the items were in the danger zone.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the hood area. There were two bulbs out.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat There was one filter in the hood that was not secure. Tighten the filter so that it stays in place.
  • 6-501.114 - The premises has accumulation of litter. The area in the salad bar used for storage and the storage area behind the deli in thehallway were cluttered.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of @HAZ PRODUCT@ are not properly separated to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. i.e. salad bar storage area
  • 5-205.15B - Critical The handsink faucets in several areas were leaking. i.e.deli, salad/soup prep areas
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator. i.e.pickles
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the hood were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant. The existing "shields" are ineffective. They are open wire shields which would allow broken glass to fall into food.
  • 4-501.116 - The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution. The sanitizing solution is not being tested for the correct concentration. i.e. +300 ppm was found
  • 3-306.11 - The food on display in the salad bar (croutons) were not protected from contamination. The bulk food (nuts, dried fruit) were displayed in an ineffective manner . The entire top can/is removed for the customer to scoop the food out. This leaves the producted exposed for contamination.
  • 4-903.11 - CORRECTED Clean salad bar containers were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves in the produce walk-in and salad prep area had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3-305.11 - CORRECTED Food (lettuce in the salad prep cooler) were stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 6-501.12 - Floors needed cleaning in corners, under equipment and in the back hall areas. The walls in the walk-in refrigerator had accumulations of dirt. The fans in the salad prep refrigerator were unclean. The wall behind the prep sink in salad bar cooler had mold.
  • 7-209.11 - Repeat CORRECTED Coats,purses and personal food items were stored in such a way that they could contaminate single-service eating items and food contact surfaces. i.e.salad prep refigrigerators, drystorage areas, deli prep table
September 16, 2003Routine411Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Egg rolls at 48.2 F, spinach deep at 47.6 F, re-located to a different location.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE cold cuts held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the door gaskets in the small cooler at front had accumulations of mold.Area behind and under the rotisserie oven not kept clean.
  • 7-209.11 - Repeat Personnel lunches stored in such a way that they could contaminate the RTE sandwiches inside of the small cooler at the front counter.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted under the hood, one light out.
  • 4-501.11 - The hood was observed in a state of damaged, one filter not in place.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing facility located at the back is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3-501.16 - Critical BBQ chicken hot holding at 133 F should be reheated.
May 13, 2003Routine35Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Egg rolls at 48.2 F, spinach deep at 47.6 F, re-located to a different location.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE cold cuts held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the door gaskets in the small cooler at front had accumulations of mold.Area behind and under the rotisserie oven not kept clean.
  • 7-209.11 - Repeat Personnel lunches stored in such a way that they could contaminate the RTE sandwiches inside of the small cooler at the front counter.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate light was noted under the hood, one light out.
  • 4-501.11 - The hood was observed in a state of damaged, one filter not in place.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing facility located at the back is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3-501.16 - Critical BBQ chicken hot holding at 133 F should be reheated.
May 13, 2003Routine35Details / Comments

July 31, 2009 (Routine)


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June 20, 2008 (Routine)


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Salad bar handled by produce department.
Manager observed with excessive jewelry on arms should not prepare or handle food.

January 25, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


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This is a Critical Procedure Inspection where the emphasis is on those risk factors that most directly affects the safe and sanitary preparation and service of food. Other less critical items, if observed, are not mentioned in this report but are brought to the food manager's attention for correction.

August 09, 2007 (Routine)


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Supervised by Rick

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