Java 23, 23 S. Jefferson St, Lexington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Java 23
Address: 23 S. Jefferson St, Lexington, Virginia
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Nov 7, 2008

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1800 - Repeat Observed a slight build-up in the bottom of the cooling units and display case.
November 07, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the lexan food containers were cracked due to heat damage. The operator stated that the containers are lined with a food-grade plastic and heated in the microwave before placing the entire bag on the steamtable.
  • 1530 - 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) on the sandwich prep. unit are 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: interior of the ice machine, soup spoon.
  • 1800 - Observed food spill and sticky substances on the interior of the reach-in units.
  • 3180 - Observed food splash on the wall next to the garbage can.
April 19, 2007Routine16Details / Comments
1800 - Observed lyme build-up on the bottom of the steam kettle.August 28, 2006Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical The soup was in the temperature danger zone. The steamtable was unpluged. OPERATOR CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF EVALUATION BY RAPIDLY REHEATING TO 165 DEGREES F.
  • 3490 - Observed personal items ie: jacket, purse, and drinking container in kitchen. Recommend to install a shelf at the back of the kitchen for drinking cups. The personal belongings should be stored in the lockers that are provided.
February 17, 2006Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical The soup was in the temperature danger zone. The steamtable was unpluged. OPERATOR CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF EVALUATION BY RAPIDLY REHEATING TO 165 DEGREES F.
  • 3490 - Observed personal items ie: jacket, purse, and drinking container in kitchen. Recommend to install a shelf at the back of the kitchen for drinking cups. The personal belongings should be stored in the lockers that are provided.
February 17, 2006Routine11Details / Comments

November 07, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Overall, the kitchen looked fine. Observed good food and unit temperatures. Thermometers found in all cooling units. Operator had required test-strips. The three compartment sink was set-up correctly with 50 to 100 ppm chlorine in the third basin, good job!

April 19, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Observed good food temperatures today. Operator is SERV/SAFE certified. Operator had required thermometers in units as well as a chef's thermometer. Employees had clean uniforms/aprons.

August 28, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 1800 - Observed lyme build-up on the bottom of the steam kettle.
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Comments:
Overall, the kitchen was clean and well organized, nice job! Employees were practicing good hand washing after completing different tasks. Observed good food and unit temperatures. The three compartment sink was set up properly with 100 ppm chlorine in the third basin. The wiping cloth solution was set-up correctly with 100 ppm chlorine.

February 17, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Thank you for the following: Overall, the kitchen was very clean. Good handwashing practices and proper use of gloves by the employees. Employees had clean uniforms/aprons. The cooling units were holding proper temperature. Nice job on using the "use by date" for code-dating foods. The wiping cloths were in the bucket of sanitizing solution. The third basin of the three compartment sink had 50 to 100 ppm chlorine.

February 17, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Thank you for the following: Overall, the kitchen was very clean. Good handwashing practices and proper use of gloves by the employees. Employees had clean uniforms/aprons. The cooling units were holding proper temperature. Nice job on using the "use by date" for code-dating foods. The wiping cloths were in the bucket of sanitizing solution. The third basin of the three compartment sink had 50 to 100 ppm chlorine.

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