Island Venture Restaurant & Lounge, 3410 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Island Venture Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 3410 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 230-3556
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Jul 29, 2009

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  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw beef. Frozen beef observed thawing in 3-vat sink in water.
  • 0820 A 1 - Critical Repeat Cabbage observed hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0960 2 - Repeat The food contact surface of the shelving is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster was open or uncovered.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in food preparation area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3180 - Repeat The ceiling in the food preparation area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3450 A - Critical Tracking powder pesticides are being used in the establishment
July 29, 2009Routine37Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw meats observed stored above Ready To Eat (RTE) foods. (Produce and juices.)
  • 0690 - Corrected During Inspection Personal item (Coat) observed stored on foods.
  • 0960 2 - Shelving observed lined with foil.
  • 0960 2 - Soda crates were observed used as shelving.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the pots and pans are not designed or constructed to be smooth and it contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1550 - The 3 vat and hand washing sinks are not sealed to adjoining walls.
  • 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 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: fan, oven, stove top, splash guard, exterior of ingredient bins, freezers, refrigerators, gaskets, exhaust hood and filter system.
  • 2000 C - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (Plastic ware.)
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2890 - Light bulbs in the food prep area are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees (Men's room.)
  • 3180 - Floors, walls and ceilings, throughout the facility, were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
March 31, 2009Routine213Details / Comments
  • 0610 - 2 cases of hot sauce stored on the floor behind bar and food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0820 A 1 - Critical Gerk chicken 129 degrees hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
October 16, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Raw chicken ( 68 degrees corrected during inspection) cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the pitted pans is designed or constructed to be smooth and it contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Exhaust hood filters has grease and debris build-up..
June 20, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Handle of dispensing scoop observed stored in contact with sugar inside the sugar bin.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth:- unsealed plywood cabinet used to support the employee handsink- the aluminum foil-covered metal cart used to store spices- the 2 shelves above the butcher block table which are lined with aluminum foil
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: - interior of the Kenmore reach-in freezer- door handle to walk-in refrigerator
  • 3170 - The recently repaired wall surface beside the storage closet has not been painted or otherwise sealed.
  • 3180 - Plastic shielding on the recessed light fixture above the meat cutting area is dirty/ soiled. The floor of the mens' restroom is dirty. Also, the louvred door to the mechanical closet is dirty.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. A broken/ unused automatic dishmachine is being stored in the kitchen.
  • 3440 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Rodent bait station is not covered and tamper-resistant. Rodent bait has been placed open on floor adjacent to walls.
February 21, 2008Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in the walk in refrigeration unit.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Curry chicken was hot held at improper temperature: 115 degrees F.
  • 1710 - The operator is using a detergent/sanitizer product as a sanitizer without a separate rinse between wash and sanitize but is not using the same product to wash the equipment and utensils.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has an accumulation of grime and debris:-Door gasket to the reach in freezer-Exterior surface of blender
  • 2720 - The lid to the outside dumpster was open.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in walk in refrigerator was not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3180 - Floor behind the automatic dishwasher, under the bulk dry goods bins, and under the reach in refrigerator and freezer had an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
June 14, 2007Routine17Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the required temperatures and holding times for the following conditions of potentially hazardous food: Hot holding, Curry chicken
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands. Emplyee picked up can with gloves on and didnot wash hands anput on new gloves
  • 0240 - Corrected During Inspection Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Goat tails stored in plastic grocery bags
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises. Warewashing machine not operating
  • 1860 - A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
  • 3170 - Repeat (Wall next to walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair
February 20, 2007Other34Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.Raw meats stored over cabbage and plantains in the walk in cooler.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use.Knives stored in standing water.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.Bottles of soda stored on the bar floor.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw meat (in standing water at three part sink).
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelves in the walk in cooler.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the walk in cooler is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2920 - Toilet rooms are not provided with self-closing doors.
  • 3170 - Areas of wall damage (by walk in cooler door, in hallway to restrooms) and loose baseboards in the kitchen.
January 31, 2007Routine17Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:Interior of Kenmore refrigerator and Kenmore freezer.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist
June 27, 2006Routine24Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: Pans dented; handle on reach in refrigerator broken; shelf in reach in refrigerator cracked; pan lids missing part of handles.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the steam table is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
January 10, 2006Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Curry Goat hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken & beef in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Repeat The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: Pans dented; handle on reach in refrigerator broken; shelf in reach in refrigerator cracked; pan lids missing part of handles.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the steam table is 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: Large white freezer.
  • 2650 - Repeat There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the food prep hand sink.
  • 3340 1 - Containers of sanitizing solution are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
January 10, 2006Routine34Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the walk-in refrigerator is in disrepair.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the chest type freezer has an accumulation of frost.
  • 2650 - Corrected During Inspection There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the hand sink.
  • 2790 - The indoor wall material located at closeted area adjacent to rear door does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
March 23, 2005Routine04Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 24, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2810 - Repeat Floor or floor covering in the kitchenis not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 3220 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 3300 - Premises has accumulation of litter
  • 3045 - The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible.
March 16, 2004Routine05Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the filters in the hood need cleaning.
  • 2720 - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw meat. Ox Tails.
  • 2810 - Floor or floor covering in the kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable. Tiles are missing in two places.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the the refrigerator or freezer..
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door
  • 0060 - Critical No one on duty here today has met the demonstration of knowledge requirement.
August 18, 2003Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw chicken.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of carpet cleaning material are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 3030 - Repeat No continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel has been provided.
March 06, 2003Routine13Details / Comments

July 29, 2009 (Routine)


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March 31, 2009 (Routine)


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October 16, 2008 (Routine)


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June 20, 2008 (Routine)


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February 21, 2008 (Routine)


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June 14, 2007 (Routine)


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Discussed food safety risk control factors with PIC.

February 20, 2007 (Other)


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January 31, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Renewal inspection. Application and invoice left with the manager. Please return completed application and payment by 2/15/07.

June 27, 2006 (Routine)


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The above inspection report was done due to a complaint dated 6/26/06.

January 10, 2006 (Follow-up)


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January 10, 2006 (Routine)


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March 23, 2005 (Routine)


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March 24, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Delivered new Health Permit. also made recommedations on recent inspection by Mr. Johnson

March 16, 2004 (Routine)


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August 18, 2003 (Routine)


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March 06, 2003 (Routine)


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