Hot Tamale Cafe, 13815 Fribble Way, Midlothian, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Hot Tamale Cafe
Address: 13815 Fribble Way, Midlothian, Virginia
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: Sep 23, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. September 23, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 12, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
  • 1180 - The food temperature measuring device is not accurate.
  • 1570 - The dish machine is not working properly. (have to manually run the sanitizing cycle)
March 05, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 1530 - There is no chlorine test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Several chemical spray bottles were not properly labeled.
December 05, 2008Routine11Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 11, 2008Routine00Details / Comments
  • 1100 - Establishment using a bowl as a bulk food item dispensing tool.
  • 2810 - The wall area under the counter was damaged.
November 26, 2007Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0170 - Corrected During Inspection A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 0800 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Loose Beans noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 1770 C - Shelf below the microwave noted not cleaned.
  • 3170 - Wall damage in several locations in the facitlity.
August 16, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
2810 - A hole was found at the floor/wall juncture.March 07, 2007Routine01Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 28, 2006Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat A large stock pot of cooked beans was in the walk-in cooler at 62F.
  • 1080 - The chest freezer top is damaged.
  • 2810 - Several base-coving areas need repair.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
June 29, 2006Routine04Details / Comments
3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Several chemical spray bottles were not properly labeled.February 21, 2006Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0810 - A large stock pot of beans was found in the walk-in cooler between 47-66F.
  • 1100 - Establishment was using a bowl as a bulk food item dispenser.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Two chemical spray bottles were not properly labeled.
November 17, 2005Routine12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 21, 2005Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
1530 - There is no chemical test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.March 03, 2005Critical Procedures01Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Shell eggs were found stored above non-raw items in the refrigerator.
  • 1100 - Establishment using a plate for bulk food item dispensing.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3170 - The wall area is damaged in the rear storage area.
November 02, 2004Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw food items were found stored above non-raw items in the cold holding units.
  • 1770 A - Critical Debris build-up on the can opener blade.
  • 2930 - The rear door was open during the inspection.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the side hand-sink.
  • 3330 - Critical A chemical spray bottle was not properly labeled.
August 03, 2004Routine32Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration in the dish machine.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 2310 - Critical The hand-washing facility was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy hand-washing.
  • 1530 - There is no chlorine test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1800 - Repeat The fan motor covers in the walk-in cooler have a dust build-up.
  • 3660 - Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
April 27, 2004Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0610 - One bag of onions was found stored on the floor.
  • 2830 - The base-coving is coming off of the wall.
January 06, 2004Routine02Details / Comments
  • 2350 - Critical The prep sink faucet is damaged.
  • 1800 - Repeat Debris build-up on the microwave oven handle.
July 16, 2003Routine11Details / Comments
  • 3330 - Critical Repeat Chemical spray bottles are not properly labeled.
  • 1770 - Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: microwave ovens.
  • 3180 - Repeat Debris build-up on the floors.
April 17, 2003Routine12Details / Comments
  • 3030 - No paper towels at the rear handsink.
  • 3460 - Critical Medicines are stored thru-out the establishment.
  • 3330 - Critical Repeat Chemical spray bottles are not properly labeled.
  • 1770 - Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: ice machine interior.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the drink cup tray had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3170 - Wall areas are not maintained in good repair
  • 3260 - Employee items are stored thru-out kitchen.
January 07, 2003Routine25Details / Comments

September 23, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations noted at time of inspection. Facility leaves limited amounts of salsa out on the table at lunch. Please continue to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration in the spray bottles.

June 12, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
No violations noted at time of inspection. Make sure handwashing signs are clearly visible at all handsinks. Discussed need to have sanitizer available at all times of operation for use in cleaning of food contact surfaces. Also discussed employee health policy with operator.

March 05, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate chlorine concentration in the sanitizing cycle.

December 05, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle. Additional food temperatures: cheese 40°F, 40°F, 38°F, 38°F, fish 39°F, 39°F, 38°F, scallops 39°F.

July 11, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
Training inspection with management.

November 26, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

August 16, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

March 07, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 2810 - A hole was found at the floor/wall juncture.
Repair the floor/wall juncture as needed.
Comments:
The following items and practices were observed and were adequate: employee hand-washing, staff knowledge, metal food stem thermometer, chlorine test kit, chlorine concentration in the dish machine sanitizing cycle, food storage, food protection, food temperature control, food handling, food preparation, chemical storage and overall sanitation. All in-house procedures appear adequate at this time.

September 28, 2006 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
The following items and practices were observed and were adequate: employee hand-washing, food storage, food protection, food temperature control, food preparation, reheating of foods, holding of foods, food handling, metal food stem thermometer, chlorine test kit, chlorine concentration in the dish machine sanitizing cycle, chemical storage and overall sanitation.

June 29, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

February 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Several chemical spray bottles were not properly labeled.
Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

November 17, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

June 21, 2005 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle. The following practices were observed and were adequate: hand-washing, food storage, food protection, food temperature control, reheating of foods, chemical storage and overall sanitation.

March 03, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 1530 - There is no chemical test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
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.
Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

November 02, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

August 03, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

April 27, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment with an adequate metal food stem thermometer. Excellent temperature log for the monitoring of food temperatures.

January 06, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment had an adequate metal food stem thermometer and chlorine test kit. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

July 16, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The establishment has an adequate metal stem thermometer and chlorine test kits. The dish machine has an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle.

April 17, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Establishment had an adequate chlorine test kit and a metal stem thermometer. The dish machine had an adequate concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing cycle. The owner took the demonstration of knowledge food quiz and scored 18 out of 18 correct.

January 07, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Excellent raw food storage and temperature control. Establishment with calibrated food stem thermometer and bleach test kit. Adequate sanitizer in dish machine.

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