Horn Harbor House, 836 Horn Harbor Road (Rte. 810), Burgess, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Horn Harbor House
Address: 836 Horn Harbor Road (Rte. 810), Burgess, Virginia
Phone: (804) 453-3351
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Jul 22, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.July 22, 2009Routine01Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 16, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical FOOD hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
October 24, 2008Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical FOOD cold holding at improper temperatures. Silver King Refrigeration Unit - right hand side (in salad prep. room main upstairs kitchen) following products out of temp. Cooked Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Crab Balls and Potatoe's AuGrauten.
  • 3380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sanitizing Agent being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. Quat. Concentration in Sanitizer Wiping Cloth Solution greater than 400 PPM at inspection onset (downstairs food prep. area)
July 17, 2008Routine20Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 10, 2008Routine00-
  • 0470 A 4 - Repeat Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: VARIOUS FOODS UNCOVERED ON WIRE RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. WET WIPING CLOTHS OBSERVED STORED OUT OF SOLUTION AT ONSET OF INSPECTION. UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN, UPSTAIRS BAR AREA.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. FOOD PRODUCT OBSERVED STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE REFER #2.
May 11, 2007Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0520 - Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food, tubing, coils etc. is also for drink ice or used as food. PERMITTEE HAS ADDRESSED SOME OF THESE OLDER UNITS BY ENCLOSING COLD PLATES AND TUBING IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND SANITIZING SINKS NIGHTLY AND ALLOWING TO AIR DRY.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the EQUIPMENT is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. UPSTAIRS BAR AREA - BARE WOOD UNDER COUNTER TOPS - NEED TO COAT / SEAL SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted EQUIPMENT that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists. RAW BAR PREP. KITCHEN - ELEVATION PEDESTALS NEED SEALING/COATING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE AND EASILIY CLEANABLE.
  • 3170 - Physical structure is not maintained in good repair. EXTERIOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR ICE CHUTE - NEEDS SEALING AROUND EDGES AT CEILING JUNCTURE.. (Inside Refer #3)
March 20, 2007Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: ICE TEA AND WATER PITCHERS UNCOVERED AT ONSET OF INSPECTION.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS IN PRODUCT - ICE SCOOPS.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical FOOD cold holding at improper temperatures. BREADED OYSTERS & FISH OBSERVED SITTING OUT IN PANS AT COOK STATION WAITTING FOR ORDERS - THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE. KEEP PRODUCT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND AT 41 DEG. F. OR LESS AT ALL TIMES UP UNTIL THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS PREPARED FOR SERVICE TO A CUSTOMER OR DISCARDED.
  • 1640 - Corrected During Inspection The in-use (wash, rinse, sanitize) water in the warewashing sink was observed to be heavily soiled or contaminated. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP IN THE LOUNGE KITCHEN WAS INCORRECT AT ONSET OF THIS INSPECTION AND SET UP AS FOLLOWS: WASH - SANITIZE- RINSE - THIS SET UP DEFEATS THE PURPOSE OF THE SANITIZER. THE PROPER SET UP IS: SCRAPE AND OR RINSE DISHES CLEAN FIRST THEN; "WASH" "RINSE" "SANITIZE" "AIR-DRY". AIR - DRYING HELPS ALLOW SUFFICIENT CONTACT TIME WITH THE SANITIZER FOR MICROORGANISM KILL.
  • 1880 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: FOOD PREP. COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT WASHED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT BAR AREAS & ETC. SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS LESS THAN 50 PPM QUAT.! WATER IS TOO HOT. MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATIONS ON TEST KITS USED STATE WATER SHOULD NOT BE OVER 75 DEG. F.
November 11, 2006Routine23Details / Comments
  • 1260 - Repeat A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the MINI AND FULL SERVICE BARS. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 2200 - Critical An air gap on designated VEGETABLE WASH SINKS is not observed. AIR GAP NEEDED ON DOWNSTAIRS VEGETABLE WASH SINK AND MAIN KITCHEN VEGETABLE WASH SINK.
March 21, 2006Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed foods stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: SOME FOOD PRODUCTS OBSERVED WITHOUT PROTECTIVE WRAP IN INTERIOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use. UPSTAIRS BAR AREA ICE BIN AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN ICE BIN - DISPENSING HANDLES OBSERVED IN PRODUCT.
  • 1260 - A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the UPSTAIRS BAR AND DOWNSTAIRS BAR ICE BINS. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 1570 - EQUIPMENT was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. SOME OF LIGHTS OBSERVED BURNT OUT IN LADIES RESTROOM - UPSTAIRS.
October 14, 2005Routine04Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the; 1. Chest Freezer located in the downstairs kitchen or2. Three exterior Chest Freezers.
  • 1640 - The (wash, rinse, sanitize) water in the "Boat House Lounge" warewashing sink area is subject to cross contamination from the handwash station/sink located adjacent to end of the 3-compartment warewash sink.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the two exterior stalls of the Womens Restroom.
March 23, 2005Pre-Opening--Details / Comments
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the wait station.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
March 17, 2004Routine04Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 12, 2004Other00Details / Comments
  • 3170 - The floor in the mens' restroom is not maintained in good repair
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted refrigerator that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
March 19, 2003Routine02Details / Comments

July 22, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
Use a SANITIZING AGENT chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
Comments:
EHS Rep met with owner/ operator and reviewed inspection report. Discussed all issues and concerns with the operator.

March 16, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
Resturant plans to open 20 MAR 2009, seasonal permit issued. All violations noted on inspection report to be correct before opening. Discussed/reviewed inspection report with permittee. CB

October 24, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

July 17, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Notes:
Need to keep all sanitizer wiping cloths submersed in sanitizer wiping cloth solutions in between uses.- 0570
Need to keep all product stored off floor (refer #2) - 0610
Facility appears to be clean and well maintained overall - thank you, CB.
Note: Upstairs Main Kitchen 3-compt. Sink Quat. conc. = 200 PPM./ Wiping Cloth Sol. = 200 PPM Quat.
Downstairs 3-compt. Sink Quat Conc. = 200 PPM. / Wiping Cloth Sol. = 400+ PPM Quat. - Corrected on Site.
VDH Rep. discussed/reviewed inspection results with permittee prior to leaving site. CB.

May 11, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Quat. Res. = 200 PPM in majority of 3- compt. sink set ups through out facility as well as sanitizer wiping cloth solutions. Great Job. Thank You.
VDH Rep. discussed/reviewed inspection results with permittee prior to leaving site. CB

March 20, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Quaternary Ammonium Res. = Approx. 200 PPM at time of this inspection at Raw Bar Food Prep. 3 -Compt. Sink. - OK
All Cold Hold Equipt. Temps. in Compliance at time of this inspection.
Note: Food Grade Bags used to enclose Cold Plates and Drink lines at ice bins through out facility to prevent contact with ice served to public. Bags are Heavy Duty Freezer Bags commonly used for Frozen Crab Cake Storage, etc. - OK for now until better option found.
Note: FYI and per Operator's / Owners request...HOT HOLDING: 14O DEG. F. OR GREATER. COLD HOLDING: 41 DEG. F. OR LESS.
Very clean and well maintained facility - no other problems noted. Seasonal Food Facility Operating Permit Issued. CB

November 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Please make sure to keep all wet wiping cloths in solution at all times.
Note: Facility very clean and well operated over all - this is last night of operation for season.
Note: VDH Rep. discussed/reviewed inspection results with permittee's/operators prior to leaving site. CB

March 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Please provide Air Gaps if feasible - if not will be grandfathered until such time as upgrade, remodeling or sale of facility occurs.
Note: Reviewed inspection results with permittee prior to leaving site.
Exceptionally clean and well maintained facility.
Seasonal Restaurant Permit Issued. CB

October 14, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Please remember: All shellfish tags are to be held for 90 days. Clams from Mobjack Bay Seafood. Dated 10/12/05, VA1060 SP- in Chest Freezer Room.
Note: All Freezers on an alarm system to detect rise in ambient air temps.
Note: Very clean, well operated and maintained facility. Thank You.

March 23, 2005 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
Note: No Handwash station located @ waitress station - Grandfathered...for now.
Note: 4-Cold Holding Units located in Downstairs Kitchen.
Note: Fresh Oysters supplied from Purcell's Seafood (out of Burgess, VA).
Note: Fresh Crab Meat supplied from Little River Seafood (out of Reedville, VA).
Note: Frozen Seafood supplied from O'Bier Seafood (out of Callao, VA).
Note: Cutting Boards cleaned re-surfaced annually and cleaned and bleached nightly when facility in operation.
Note: Facility appears to be very well maintained. - PERMIT ISSUED. CB

March 17, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

January 12, 2004 (Other)

Comments:
Post-hurricane assessment:
All units keeping temperature.
All perishable food was discarded and new food delivered once power was restored.
All equipment was properl washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to use.
Excellent job of recovery!

March 19, 2003 (Routine)


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