International House Of Pancake, 46931 Cedar Lake Plaza, Sterling, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: International House Of Pancake
Address: 46931 Cedar Lake Plaza, Sterling, Virginia
Phone: (703) 421-5784
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: Sep 24, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in refrigerators.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Floor drains in the service area need cleaning and maintenance.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the ladies' room.
September 24, 2009Routine12Details / Comments
  • 1450 - The juice refrigerator was not cold enough.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan guard in the refrigerator where foods are stored uncovered, has accumulations of grime .
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Dirty floor drain in kitchen and some floor drains corroded.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist for the flies in the garbage area.
May 28, 2009Routine05Details / Comments
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the waffle iron had accumulations of grime and carbon.February 11, 2009Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Critical Employees handling ready-to-eat (RTE) lemons with their bare hands.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered ham in the reachin refrigerator.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: large white cutting board.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the interior of the stainless steel hood over the dishwasher has accumulations of grime and mold.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat The floor drains are not in good repair.
October 08, 2008Routine32Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food were observed in some refrigerators.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelving in two refrigerators was not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: waffle iron.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the wall at the dishwasher had black mold on it.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Floor drains in the dishwashing area were in poor condirion.
  • 2810 - Repeat There were three missing floor base tiles at the dishwasher. Also in the service area there were several brokren tiles and missing grout between the tiles.
June 19, 2008Routine24Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan guards in the walkin and the vequipment at the grill had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Floor drains were very dirty with food debris. The sink in the dishwashing area was leaking.
  • 2620 - Repeat The Valley Protein grease container lids were excessively greasy and dirty.
  • 2740 - Repeat There was excessive grease on the concrete floor in the garbage area.
February 11, 2008Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the freezer causing freezer burn.
  • 1080 - There was rusty , corroded shelving in one of the reachins behind the service line.
  • 1660 - The wash temperature of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature is 120°F and the actual temperature was 108 degrees F.
  • 1800 - Repeat There is black mold on the wall at the dishwasher and fan guards in the walkin need cleaning.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat The mop sink faucet is leaking and floor drains need cleaning.
  • 2620 - There are refuse containers outside without covers.
  • 2690 - The refuse container for the storage of garbage is not insect or rodent proof.
  • 2740 - Grease was observed adjacent to the grease barrels outside the facility.
  • 2810 - There are broken and missing floor and wall tiles in the kitchen area.
  • 3200 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned often enough in the servery area.
September 10, 2007Routine19Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Several meats were unwrapped or uncovered in the reachin.
  • 1080 - The True refrigerator has a broken gasket.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was greater than 400 ppm.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of the ice machine.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan guards in the walkin has accumulations of grime and mold. Also the hood over the dishwasher is highly corroded and needs cleaning and resurfacing.
  • 2190 - Water from the handwashing sink at food preparation line was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat There were multiple leaks in the piping next to the ice machine. Also the floor drain at the dishwasher needs cleaning.
April 26, 2007Routine34Details / Comments
  • 2020 - A server was observed contaminating clean, sanitized glasses with her hands.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Floor drains needed cleaning.
  • 2710 - Repeat There was grease on the ground and walls of the dumpster enclosure.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open and broken.
  • 3360 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Two can of RAID, a poisonous chemical , were in the storage area.
October 26, 2006Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered foods were observed in different refrigerators. Some meats were freezer burned.
  • 1080 - Some cutting boards were heavily scored.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener and cutting boards.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the Victory refrigerator and the walls in the diswashing area had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Floor drains were in need of cleaning.
  • 2710 - Repeat There was grease on the ground and the cardboard dumpster was overflowing.
  • 2720 - Repeat The dumpster was open. The grease barrel lids were not in place.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 2810 - Ceiling in the dining area is moldy,not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the walkin was not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the service area.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in several areas.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist for flies inside and in the garbage area.
October 04, 2006Routine213Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Some cold PHF's at improper temperatures.
  • 1450 - Refrigerator cabinets are not cold enough.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the wall in the dishwashing area and all floor drains had accumulations of mold and debris.
  • 2710 - Discarded products with food residue and grease are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster, grease barrels and outside refuse container were open or uncovered.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash, garbage and grease were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
June 06, 2006Routine25Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan guards in the walkin have accumulations of grime and debris. There was a moldy ceiling tile in the dining area.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat All floor drains need cleaning and maintenance. This is a chronic problem in this facility. Floor drains are severely corroded. Also there were multiple plumbing leaks.
January 06, 2006Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food and dry goods stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0820 - Critical Some cold PHF's at improper temperatures.
  • 2350 ii - The three vat sink was leaking.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster and Valley Protein outside refuse containers were open or uncovered.
  • 2740 - Repeat There was food debris and grease outside the refuse containers within the enclosure.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the dry goods storagec area.
  • 3200 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned often enough.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist for various flies.
July 21, 2005Routine17Details / Comments
  • 1080 - Repeat Several floor drains were corroded, rusty and needed maintenance.The drains are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed greasy and soiled to sight and touch: waffle maker.
  • 2710 - Discarded products with food residue are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment.
  • 2720 - Valley Protein grease container were open and not properly covered.
  • 2740 - Grease was observed on the ground and wall of the enclosure at the Valley protein containers.
March 24, 2005Routine14Details / Comments
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Plumbing connections under the handsink was leaking.
  • 1080 - There was rusty shelving in a reachin refrigerator and one floor drain needs resurfacing i.e. painting.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in two reachin refrigerators.
November 18, 2004Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the wall at the dishwasher had excessive mold on it.
  • 1600 - Repeat The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Several floor drains need cleaning and are breeding drain/fruit flies.
  • 3270 - Repeat Harborage conditions exist for flies. Repeat deficiency . Owner and pest control company are doing a poor job controlling flies.
  • 0690 - Foods are not properly covered in the freezer.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: gaskets in the refrigerators, shelving in the walkin and a shovel used for garbage.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the @Location@
  • 1580 - Repeat Some cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3290 - Mop and broom racks are broken. Mops and brooms are not stored properly.
  • 2120 - Critical There is not a sufficient water supply to this facility for proper sanitization within this food service establishment. The hot water measured only 90 degrees F .
November 11, 2004Routine19Details / Comments
  • 2620 - Refuse recepticals outside were excessively greasy ,dirty and attracting flies.
  • 2690 - The refuse container for the storage of garbage is not insect proof. Garbage was on the ground and not in the dumpster.
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist for various flying insects.
  • 2350 ii - Floor drains are rusted and corroded. There is also evidence of drain flies.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board in the food prep. area is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the hood and reachin. A total of seven lights were burned out.
  • 1570 - A Hobart refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
June 22, 2004Routine08Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Various PHF's dressings and butter cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1570 - The deli refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. A technician was on site to repair the refrigerator.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in THREE REACHIN REFRIGERATORS.
  • 0470 - Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered foods were located in the freezer and a reachin refrigerator. THIS IS A REPEAT DEFICIENCY..
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: CUTTING BOARDS
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to this condition.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.The wash racks also require deliming.
February 12, 2004Routine25Details / Comments
1570 - The door gasket in the walkin needs replacement.October 15, 2003Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Sour cream and ranch dressing cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0690 - Repeat Many foods uncovered in the freezer behind the counter.
  • 2620 - Repeat The dumpster and Valley Protein containers were excessively greasy and dirty.
  • 2690 - Repeat The refuse container for the storage of garbage is not insect or rodent proof.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash and grease were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 2750 - Repeat An offending odor is emanating from the refuse container stored outdoors.
  • 1770 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust and lime: mechanical dishwasher
  • 3270 - Repeat There continues to be a fly problem in this facility.
  • 2350 - Critical The handsink was clogged.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
October 02, 2003Follow-up28Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Sour cream and ranch dressing cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0850 - Critical PHF's out of temoerature
  • 0690 - Many foods were not covered in the refrigerator
  • 1750 - The bulk milk container tube was observed extending more than 1 inch from the chilled dispensing head AND WAS NOT CUT ON AN ANGLE AS REQUIRED.
  • 2620 - The dumpster was excessively greasy/dirty and so was the Valley protein containers.
  • 2690 - The refuse container for the storage of garbage is not insect or rodent proof.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 2750 - A strong offending odor is emanating from the refuse container stored outdoors.
  • 3190 - The floor in the waitress area was excessively greasy/dirty.
  • 3200 - Repeat Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the wall, Ecolab dishwasher and all refrigerators gaskets had accumulations of grime grease and/or debris.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the pot handles is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.Tape is not allowed to cover handles. Use appropriate pot holders.
  • 1880 - The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized:interior of the ice machine.
  • 3270 - The were numerous FLIES in the kitchen and dining area.
  • 2350 - Critical The floor was wet from a dripping handsink.
September 17, 2003Routine312Details / Comments
  • 1770 - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting boards stored on floor, top of batter mixer.
  • 0820 - Critical Eggs cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1750 - The bulk milk container tube was observed extending more than 1 inch from the chilled dispensing head.
  • 1750 - The bulk milk container tube was observed not cut on the diagonal (45 degree angle).
  • 1880 - The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: can opener
  • 0550 - Ice scoop handle stored directly in ice. Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0610 - Banana in peel stored directly on top of lettuce in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  • 0610 - Food stored in boxes on floor in walkin dry storage area and other areas in kitchen.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw pork stored above ice cream in walk in freezer. Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
April 22, 2003Routine44Details / Comments

September 24, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
EXCELLENT OPERATION.

May 28, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NOTE ; THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS IS TOO HOT. THE CODE REQUIRES ONLY 100 DEGREES F. TEMPERATURES MEASURED BETWEEN 120 AND 124 DEGREES F .

February 11, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the waffle iron had accumulations of grime and carbon.
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or contaminate the waffles.
Comments:
EXCELLENT OPERATION. WELL MANAGED

October 08, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
OVERALL EXCELLENT OPERATION.

June 19, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS. THREE REPEAT DEFICIENCIES.

February 11, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOUR REPEAT DEFICIENCIES. ONE CRITICAL DEFICIENCY . PROVIDE LCHD WITH THE NAME OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER AT THIS LOCATION.

September 10, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS. CALL FOR A REINSPECTION.

April 26, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS.

October 26, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
EXCELLENT COOPERATION BUT THERE WERE THREE REPEAT DEFICIENCIES.

October 04, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
TOO MANY REPEAT DEFICIENCIES. NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS. CALL FOR A REINSPECTION

June 06, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
VERY BUSY RESTAURANT NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS.

January 06, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NICE IMPROVEMENTS. WELL RUN FACILITY.

July 21, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
A VERY BUSY RESTAURANT. NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS.

March 24, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

November 18, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
EXCELLENT COOPERATION. FOUR DEFICIENCIES PENDING CORRECTION

November 11, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
THIS FACILITY IS IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE CODE. A MINIMUM OF 110 DEGREES HOT WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES OR THE FACILITY MUST CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC. THERE ARE SEVERAL REPEAT DEFICIENCIES. REINSPECTION IN ABOUT ONE WEEK.

June 22, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Garbage area is a continuous problem with Valley Protein containers and flies. There are too many flies in the restaurant. Owner and GM were not present during this visit. Report left with an assistant manager. Too many deficiencies.

February 12, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
MANAGER SAID THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WILL BE PAINTED.SOME DECAYED FOOD WAS OBSERVED IN THE DRAINS.

October 15, 2003 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1570 - The door gasket in the walkin needs replacement.
Replace the door gasket in the walkin in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Comments:
A MEETING WAS HELD THIS DATE WITH THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF THIS FACILITY. PROMPT COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW WAS EMPHASIZED. ALL DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTEDLY CORRECTED. SOME COULD NOT BE VERIFIED BECAUSE OF THE POWER OUTAGE THEY WERE EXPERIENCING AT THE TIME OF THIS VISIT.

October 02, 2003 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
There are eight repeat deficiencies and two new ones.This facility is SLOW in compliance with state code.Will reinspect a third time on or about 10 October 2003.

September 17, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
THIS FACILITY HAD MANY NONCRITICAL VIOLATIONS AND SEVERAL REPEAT DEFICIENCIES.TO BE REINSPECTED IN ONE WEEK TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW.THE GENERAL MANAGER ACCOMPANIED THE HEALTH INSPECTOR AND IS AWARE OF ALL DEFICIENCIES.

April 22, 2003 (Routine)


Violations:

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