Gus's Hot Dog King, 10725 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23601 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Gus's Hot Dog King
Address: 10725 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23601
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 595-1630
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 03/03/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
Discussed employee health, cooling, and freezer cleaning. Food handler's cards due on 90 days. Manually wash dishes until dishwasher is repaired. Permit issued.
  • Cooling Methods
    Observation: The methods used for cooling chili were not adequate.
    Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) milk was not discarded by the "consume by" date of 2/26/16.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE foods are served, sold or discarded by the most recent "consume by" date marked on the food container.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
    Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of foods.
    Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer.
    Correction: Manually wash and sanitize dishes until dishwasher is repaired.
03/03/2016Routine
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floor drains in the front of the building are emanating a sewer smell.
    Correction: Flush the drains so that they no longer smell. Drain cleaner has already been purchased and is on the way to the facility.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Coffee shelf is in a state of disrepair. Attic stairs are not secured to the ceiling.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
02/23/2015Routine
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Floor drains need to be cleaned.
    Correction: Place floor drains on a cleaning schedule to avoid unpleasant smells.
11/19/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.08/11/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.04/14/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.01/07/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.10/30/2013Routine
Ensure wiping buckets with sanitizer are used to store wiping cloths. Use "one date mark" for the entire batch of chili.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		07/29/2013Routine
The exhaust hood is clean enough to see your reflection.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		01/02/2013Routine

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