Hammerheads, 2118 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Hammerheads
Address: 2118 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 368-7400
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Jul 21, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach in.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelves in the kitchen has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door
  • 3180 - Repeat Floor areas under and beside equipment in the kitchen and the walls noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3490 - Corrected During Inspection newspapers and deoderant stored in such a way that they could contaminate prep table
July 21, 2009Routine06Details / Comments
  • 0450 C - Critical 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).
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Inetrior of refrigerator.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the side of frige and exterior of microwave has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted under the hood and over the stove / oven.
  • 3170 - Flooring and ceiling tiles is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Everything especially floors in the entire establishment noted in need of cleaning.
February 11, 2009Routine26Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (raw ground beef above tomatoes)
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Raw chicken cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed sliced turkey in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep refrigerator and white refrigerator.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade, inteior of refrigerator.
  • 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelving and exterior of equipment has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Clean pots were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2000 C - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. ( Small fruit flies in men's toilet room and at bar handsink.)
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of steramine tablets are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
August 15, 2008Routine68Details / Comments
  • 1260 - Repeat 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.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the storage room with soda syrup boxes.
January 28, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 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). (in breading or flour)
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed food such as cheese in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food such as taco meat, lasagne, etc. in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 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.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (single service cups at bar)
  • 2020 - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored with the handles up.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen and near employees' toilet room.
  • 3070 - Toilet tissue was not present at each toilet. None in men's toilet room.
  • 3180 - Kitchen floors and walls noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. There are roaches in and on seafood steamer and on shelf under steamer. Small flying insects in men's toilet room and bar.
  • 3290 - Mop head on prep table.
August 24, 2007Routine411Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed cheese in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezer.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (cups at bar)
April 02, 2007Routine22Details / Comments
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of chemicals are not properly labeled.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
December 08, 2006Routine33Details / Comments
  • 0260 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The rotten lemon unsound or adulterated.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the multiple refrigeration units.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener.
  • 2280 - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no handwash lavatory conveniently located near the (public, employee) toilet room. NOTE: The service sink outside the employee toilet room was desiganted a dual purpose sink allowing it to be used to wash hands.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the bar is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2350 ii - Employee toilet missing tank lid.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in produce refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar and employee toilet room lavatory.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen and bar.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the mop sink area.
  • 3090 - Ventilation in employee toilet room is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive obnoxious odors
May 26, 2006Routine48Details / Comments
1570 - The can opener blade is rusted and dull.February 17, 2006Routine01Details / Comments

July 21, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed with manager.

February 11, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised to clean establishment throughout especially behind and under equipment in the kitchen. Establishment not open to public during inspection.

August 15, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction. Advised not to use prep table for PHF until it can be maintained at or below 41 degrees F.

January 28, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Much improvement noted since previous inspection. Operator said that several employees are scheduled for certified food managers' class. Certified food manager is no longer employed here as of last week he said.

August 24, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations must be corrected immediately. Restaurant is opening for business at 12 noon today. Service rep arrived to work on prep table. Advised not to use for potentially hazardous foods until repaired.

April 02, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction. Potentially hazardous foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees F as of March 1, 2007. Operator adjusted temperature in refrigerator.

December 08, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Advised critical violations require immediate correction. Proof of certified food manager not available at time of inspection.

May 26, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed for correction. Discussed encouraging employees to wash their hands and location of hand washing lavatories.

February 17, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 1570 - The can opener blade is rusted and dull.
Disassemble the can opener, clean and sanitize the assembly, remove and replace the blade. Can opener blades must be kept sharp to prevent creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food in the can when opened.
Comments:
All violations discussed for correction. Discussed placement of cold plates in the ice bins.

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