L'etoile, 817 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: L'etoile
Address: 817 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: Aug 6, 2009

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Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Eggs stored over RTE foods.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Potentially hazardous food held in the prep unit and the undercounter reach-in cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the 1-door prep unit is in poor repair.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in upstairs prep kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the upstairs
August 06, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the 1 door prep unit is in poor repair.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in up-stairs in dry storage and drink prep area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
December 04, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Eggs stored over salad greens.
  • 0850 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Sliced tomato for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 0930 - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the Ceasar dressing containing raw eggs and the duck that may be served raw and/or undercooked
  • 1570 - Repeat Mop sink upstairs was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket to the 1 door prep unit is in poor repair.
  • 2260 - Critical Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in up-stairs in dry storage and drink prep area 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
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of spry bottles up-stairs are not properly labeled.
November 18, 2008Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use-on counter at room temperature.
  • 0850 - Critical Potato salad for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden prep table has open cracks and is heavily gouged, shelf under dishwahser is heavily rusted, using towel to anchor cutting boards (use washable rubber bar netting), --it is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the small brown refrigerator
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the small sandwich bar refrigerator is damaged.
  • 1570 - Repeat Upstairs mop sink heavily stained and legs missing--in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) at upstairs beverage area and bar and cooking areas are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the knives used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items at main cooking line were observed stored in an unclean place-between soiled equipment.
  • 3170 - Hole in wall above upstairs mop sink--it is not maintained in good repair
  • 3240 - Faucet on handsink in kitchen is leaking and handles are stained and not cleanable--need replacing.
  • 3300 - The upstairs storeroom needs to be reorganized. Store coffee, single service articles, and other dry food items separate from all cleaning compounds.
December 19, 2007Routine28Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the small brown reach-in refrigerator.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2930 - Back screen door of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Will be fixed when kitchen floor gets replace in a week.
December 19, 2006Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat The following foods were cold holding at improper temperatures:1. sliced beef (47.7 F) - cooled to 44.82. chicken salad (47.9 F) - cooled to 44.73. raw duck (45.7) - cooled to 444. goat cheese (53.2 F)- discarded5. sour cream ((50.7 F) - discarded
  • 1570 - Repeat The 3 DR Beverage Air reach-in cooler was observed with a frozen condenser causing the unit to be at 53.1 F. Service call in progress.
December 15, 2006Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Chicken salad, pheasant and salmon cold holding at improper temperatures. Unit is not cooling properly. Operator voluntarily discarded the food and called for refrigeration service during inspection.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the upstairs and kitchen freezers and the small prep unit. Operator states that thermometers are on order.
  • 1570 - Repeat The small prep unit is not operating/cooling properly
  • 2520 - Critical Repeat A direct connection exists between the drain line of the food preparation sink and the sewer line.
  • 3090 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive heat. The make-up air vent/blower is not operational.
  • 3170 - Repeat The floor at the downstairs storage room entry and behind the bar is not maintained in good repair. The floor covering has failed and the subflooring is exposed.
  • 3180 - Repeat The floor under/behind the dishwasher noted in need of cleaning.
September 28, 2005Follow-up25Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Chicken salad, pheasant and salmon cold holding at improper temperatures. Unit is not cooling properly. Operator voluntarily discarded the food and called for refrigeration service during inspection.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the upstairs and kitchen freezers and the small prep unit. Operator states that thermometers are on order.
  • 1570 - Repeat The small prep unit is not operating/cooling properly
  • 2520 - Critical Repeat A direct connection exists between the drain line of the food preparation sink and the sewer line.
  • 3090 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive heat. The make-up air vent/blower is not operational.
  • 3170 - Repeat The floor at the downstairs storage room entry and behind the bar is not maintained in good repair. The floor covering has failed and the subflooring is exposed.
  • 3180 - Repeat The floor under/behind the dishwasher noted in need of cleaning.
September 28, 2005Follow-up25Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Chicken salad, pheasant and salmon cold holding at improper temperatures. Unit is not cooling properly. Operator voluntarily discarded the food and called for refrigeration service during inspection.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the upstairs and kitchen freezers and the small prep unit. Operator states that thermometers are on order.
  • 1570 - Repeat The small prep unit is not operating/cooling properly
  • 2520 - Critical Repeat A direct connection exists between the drain line of the food preparation sink and the sewer line.
  • 3090 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive heat. The make-up air vent/blower is not operational.
  • 3170 - Repeat The floor at the downstairs storage room entry and behind the bar is not maintained in good repair. The floor covering has failed and the subflooring is exposed.
  • 3180 - Repeat The floor under/behind the dishwasher noted in need of cleaning.
September 28, 2005Follow-up25Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Clean knives stored between wall and utility pipes.
  • 0800 - Critical Meat broth and pear soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Liquids were refrigerated in deep, tightly covered containers without proper cool down.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling the meat broth and the pear soup were not adequate.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken salad cold holding at improper temperatures. Food had been in prep unit drop-in bin for almost four hours. Operator voluntarily discarded the food.
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed soft cheeses in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked beef, potato salad, and other food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the upstairs and kitchen freezers.
  • 1570 - The beer cooler is leaking from the bottom.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Interiors of upstairs freezers and refrigeratorKitchen prep cooler (bad odor)Magnetic knife rackIce machine interior
  • 2520 - Critical A direct connection exists between the drain line of the food preparation sink and the sewer line.
  • 2930 - The back door and its screen door of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - The floor at the downstairs storage room entry and behind the bar is not maintained in good repair. The floor covering has failed and the subflooring is exposed.
  • 3180 - The floor under/behind the dishwasher and around the kitchen equipment noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Mop racks are needed at the mop sinks on both floor levels.
September 06, 2005Routine49Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Clean knives stored between wall and utility pipes.
  • 0800 - Critical Meat broth and pear soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Liquids were refrigerated in deep, tightly covered containers without proper cool down.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling the meat broth and the pear soup were not adequate.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken salad cold holding at improper temperatures. Food had been in prep unit drop-in bin for almost four hours. Operator voluntarily discarded the food.
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed soft cheeses in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked beef, potato salad, and other food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the upstairs and kitchen freezers.
  • 1570 - The beer cooler is leaking from the bottom.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Interiors of upstairs freezers and refrigeratorKitchen prep cooler (bad odor)Magnetic knife rackIce machine interior
  • 2520 - Critical A direct connection exists between the drain line of the food preparation sink and the sewer line.
  • 2930 - The back door and its screen door of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - The floor at the downstairs storage room entry and behind the bar is not maintained in good repair. The floor covering has failed and the subflooring is exposed.
  • 3180 - The floor under/behind the dishwasher and around the kitchen equipment noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Mop racks are needed at the mop sinks on both floor levels.
September 06, 2005Routine49Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Clean knives stored between wall and utility pipes.
  • 0800 - Critical Meat broth and pear soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Liquids were refrigerated in deep, tightly covered containers without proper cool down.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling the meat broth and the pear soup were not adequate.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken salad cold holding at improper temperatures. Food had been in prep unit drop-in bin for almost four hours. Operator voluntarily discarded the food.
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed soft cheeses in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked beef, potato salad, and other food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the upstairs and kitchen freezers.
  • 1570 - The beer cooler is leaking from the bottom.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Interiors of upstairs freezers and refrigeratorKitchen prep cooler (bad odor)Magnetic knife rackIce machine interior
  • 2520 - Critical A direct connection exists between the drain line of the food preparation sink and the sewer line.
  • 2930 - The back door and its screen door of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3170 - The floor at the downstairs storage room entry and behind the bar is not maintained in good repair. The floor covering has failed and the subflooring is exposed.
  • 3180 - The floor under/behind the dishwasher and around the kitchen equipment noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Mop racks are needed at the mop sinks on both floor levels.
September 06, 2005Routine49Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw fish and meats stored above strawberries and other ready-to-eat foods in the prep cooler.
  • 3380 - Critical The bucket sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010.
June 18, 2004Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw fish and meats stored above strawberries and other ready-to-eat foods in the prep cooler.
  • 3380 - Critical The bucket sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010.
June 18, 2004Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw fish and meats stored above strawberries and other ready-to-eat foods in the prep cooler.
  • 3380 - Critical The bucket sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010.
June 18, 2004Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw fish was stored over cooked turkey in the downstairs cooler, and raw meats were stored over various foods in the upstairs cooler.
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
February 25, 2004Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw fish was stored over cooked turkey in the downstairs cooler, and raw meats were stored over various foods in the upstairs cooler.
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
February 25, 2004Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw fish was stored over cooked turkey in the downstairs cooler, and raw meats were stored over various foods in the upstairs cooler.
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
February 25, 2004Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
0820 - Critical Repeat Potato salad, sprouts, and mashed potatoes were holding at improper temperatures. The sprouts were removed from the cooler one hour ago.October 08, 2003Follow-up10Details / Comments
0820 - Critical Repeat Potato salad, sprouts, and mashed potatoes were holding at improper temperatures. The sprouts were removed from the cooler one hour ago.October 08, 2003Follow-up10Details / Comments
0820 - Critical Repeat Potato salad, sprouts, and mashed potatoes were holding at improper temperatures. The sprouts were removed from the cooler one hour ago.October 08, 2003Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exhaust hood filters had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the in the small dry storage area. The light bulb is not functioning, and 5.2 foot candles of light was measured.
  • 2200 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the spray hose and the 3-compartment sink is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. A spoon was stored with the handle in the potato salad, and the ice scoop was stored on a soiled cooler in the upstairs wait area.
  • 0570 - Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use. Cloths stored on the counter in the kitchen are visibly soiled.
  • 1450 - The prep cooler was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands after handling soiled utensils, and before handling clean dishes.
  • 0210 - Food employees wearing soiled clothing. An employee was wearing a visibly soiled apron.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaners not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides in the bar area.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Several foods were cold holding at improper temperatures (see above temperature list). All foods except the butter, sprouts, and duck have been made today and have been cooling for 1-2 hours, per the manager. The sprouts have been out for 1 hour, the butter has been out 2 hours, and the duck has been in the cooler for 2 days.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelf under the bar grill, the shelf under the dishmachine, and the wine shelf in the upstairs storage area are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. All these shelves were lined with aluminum foil.
September 23, 2003Routine47Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exhaust hood filters had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the in the small dry storage area. The light bulb is not functioning, and 5.2 foot candles of light was measured.
  • 2200 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the spray hose and the 3-compartment sink is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. A spoon was stored with the handle in the potato salad, and the ice scoop was stored on a soiled cooler in the upstairs wait area.
  • 0570 - Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use. Cloths stored on the counter in the kitchen are visibly soiled.
  • 1450 - The prep cooler was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands after handling soiled utensils, and before handling clean dishes.
  • 0210 - Food employees wearing soiled clothing. An employee was wearing a visibly soiled apron.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaners not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides in the bar area.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Several foods were cold holding at improper temperatures (see above temperature list). All foods except the butter, sprouts, and duck have been made today and have been cooling for 1-2 hours, per the manager. The sprouts have been out for 1 hour, the butter has been out 2 hours, and the duck has been in the cooler for 2 days.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelf under the bar grill, the shelf under the dishmachine, and the wine shelf in the upstairs storage area are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. All these shelves were lined with aluminum foil.
September 23, 2003Routine47Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exhaust hood filters had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the in the small dry storage area. The light bulb is not functioning, and 5.2 foot candles of light was measured.
  • 2200 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the spray hose and the 3-compartment sink is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. A spoon was stored with the handle in the potato salad, and the ice scoop was stored on a soiled cooler in the upstairs wait area.
  • 0570 - Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use. Cloths stored on the counter in the kitchen are visibly soiled.
  • 1450 - The prep cooler was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands after handling soiled utensils, and before handling clean dishes.
  • 0210 - Food employees wearing soiled clothing. An employee was wearing a visibly soiled apron.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaners not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides in the bar area.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Several foods were cold holding at improper temperatures (see above temperature list). All foods except the butter, sprouts, and duck have been made today and have been cooling for 1-2 hours, per the manager. The sprouts have been out for 1 hour, the butter has been out 2 hours, and the duck has been in the cooler for 2 days.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelf under the bar grill, the shelf under the dishmachine, and the wine shelf in the upstairs storage area are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. All these shelves were lined with aluminum foil.
September 23, 2003Routine47Details / Comments
  • 3380 - Critical Repeat The chlorine sanitizer used in the bar area being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. The solution rated at 0ppm.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surfaces of the shelves throughout the facility are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. These shelves were lined with aluminum foil.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in a couple coolers.
June 12, 2003Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical All prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration units were not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0820 - Critical Cooked roast beef was cold holding at improper temperatures. The food was rated at 57 degrees.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw sausage and other meats stored above fruits, cheeses, and sauces in the different refrigeration units.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Different employees were observed cutting bread, preparing salads, and handling other RTE foods without gloves or using other implements.
  • 3380 - Critical The chlorine solution used in the bar area and the quaternary ammonia solution used in the kitchen that were being applied to food contact surfaces do not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. The solutions exceeded 200ppm chlorine or 400ppm quaternary ammonia.
  • 1320 - There were no temperature measuring devices located in the downstairs prep coolers.
  • 2000 - Pots and pans were found stored on the floor in the small downstairs dry storage closet.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of several shelves located throughout the kitchen were not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. These shelves were lined with aluminum foil.
  • 3180 - The floor around the equipment in the upstairs storage room was noted in need of cleaning.
June 03, 2003Routine54Details / Comments

August 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Coming back tomorrow to check equipment temperatures. Spoke with the operator about checking food temperatures everyday and not relying solely on the air thermometers. Strongly recommend food temp logs and equipment logs. Consumer advisory and employee health policy are in place.

December 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Thank your for your improvement from the inspection conducted on November the 18. The door gaskets and light bulbs are on order per the operator.

November 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Leaving more information concerning employee health policy, food storage, and consumer advisory.

December 19, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Generally, facility was clean and well ordered. Staff was knowledgeable and committed to food safety practices. Hot water sanitizing dishwasher sanitizing effectively-wax tape turned black. Good separation of raw meat vs. ready to eat foods. Will review cooling/catering procedures, employee health policy, and Norovirus prevention practices.

December 19, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
All units were cooling to the appropriate temperature. Food was cooled down before storing in the reach-in coolers. Temperatures are being monitored to prevent temperature problems. The cooling methods are appropriate. The 3 DR reach-in refrigerator had a new thermostat installed. Substantial improvements since last inspection.

December 15, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The temperature of the prep unit was lowered and was cooling at 36 F. The food in this unit was retested and found to be at 45 F or less. Requested that manager provide one week's worth of temperature monitoring for the prep unit as well as the 3 DR Beverage Air unit. Also requested 1 week's worth of cooling logs for foods that have been cooked and cooled down.

September 28, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed cool down procedures with operator and cook. Soups are now being cooled in small containers using ice baths. Operator agrees to have floor repairs and indirect connection installed in 3 bay sink by the next routine inspection. Date coding practices are satisfactory. NOTE: No potentially hazardous food may be stored in the small prep refrigerator until it is repaired or replaced.

September 28, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed cool down procedures with operator and cook. Soups are now being cooled in small containers using ice baths. Operator agrees to have floor repairs and indirect connection installed in 3 bay sink by the next routine inspection. Date coding practices are satisfactory. NOTE: No potentially hazardous food may be stored in the small prep refrigerator until it is repaired or replaced.

September 28, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed cool down procedures with operator and cook. Soups are now being cooled in small containers using ice baths. Operator agrees to have floor repairs and indirect connection installed in 3 bay sink by the next routine inspection. Date coding practices are satisfactory. NOTE: No potentially hazardous food may be stored in the small prep refrigerator until it is repaired or replaced.

September 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Chemical test strips are on hand. Hot water dishwasher is sanitizing properly. Handwash sinks are fully stocked. No food was being prepared during inspection.

September 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Chemical test strips are on hand. Hot water dishwasher is sanitizing properly. Handwash sinks are fully stocked. No food was being prepared during inspection.

September 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Chemical test strips are on hand. Hot water dishwasher is sanitizing properly. Handwash sinks are fully stocked. No food was being prepared during inspection.

June 18, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed sanitization procedures. Do not use the "snake oil" on food contact surfaces. The dishmachine is sanitizing properly (184 degrees F). Discussed cooling procedures, and employees appear to be properly cooling foods. Foods are being properly date marked. Employees are washing their hands frequently and correctly.

June 18, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed sanitization procedures. Do not use the "snake oil" on food contact surfaces. The dishmachine is sanitizing properly (184 degrees F). Discussed cooling procedures, and employees appear to be properly cooling foods. Foods are being properly date marked. Employees are washing their hands frequently and correctly.

June 18, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed sanitization procedures. Do not use the "snake oil" on food contact surfaces. The dishmachine is sanitizing properly (184 degrees F). Discussed cooling procedures, and employees appear to be properly cooling foods. Foods are being properly date marked. Employees are washing their hands frequently and correctly.

February 25, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed the use of insecticides, as well as storage issues. The dishmachine is sanitizing properly, and reached 189 degrees F on the final rinse. Employees are washing their hands properly. Foods are being properly date marked. NOTE: Ensure butter is stored in a manner that maintains the food at the proper temperatures.

February 25, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed the use of insecticides, as well as storage issues. The dishmachine is sanitizing properly, and reached 189 degrees F on the final rinse. Employees are washing their hands properly. Foods are being properly date marked. NOTE: Ensure butter is stored in a manner that maintains the food at the proper temperatures.

February 25, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed the use of insecticides, as well as storage issues. The dishmachine is sanitizing properly, and reached 189 degrees F on the final rinse. Employees are washing their hands properly. Foods are being properly date marked. NOTE: Ensure butter is stored in a manner that maintains the food at the proper temperatures.

October 08, 2003 (Follow-up)


Violation: 0820 - Critical Repeat Potato salad, sprouts, and mashed potatoes were holding at improper temperatures. The sprouts were removed from the cooler one hour ago.
Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 140F or above, and cold hold potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. THE POTATO SALAD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, AND THE SPROUTS WERE PLACED BACK IN THE COOLER, AND THE MANAGER AGREED TO MONITOR THE FOOD TO ENSURE THAT THEY REACH 41 DEGREES WITHIN 4 HOURS. THE MASHED POTATOES WERE BOOST HEATED TO 165 DEGREES, AND PLACED IN A STEAM UNIT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
Comments:
The following violations have been corrected from the previous inspection: 1. Employees are washing their hands at the proper frequencies. 2. All toxic containers are stored properly. 3. The exhaust hood filters have been cleaned and the entire hood is scheduled to be cleaned. 4. No heavily soiled cloths are being used. 5. The small prep cooler was an acceptable temperature, and was not overstocked. 6. All employees are wearing clean clothing. 7. All aluminum foil has been removed from the shelving units. NOTE: A new fixture is scheduled to be installed in the small dry storage area. The facility has shown significant improvement from the previous inspection.

October 08, 2003 (Follow-up)


Violation: 0820 - Critical Repeat Potato salad, sprouts, and mashed potatoes were holding at improper temperatures. The sprouts were removed from the cooler one hour ago.
Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 140F or above, and cold hold potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. THE POTATO SALAD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, AND THE SPROUTS WERE PLACED BACK IN THE COOLER, AND THE MANAGER AGREED TO MONITOR THE FOOD TO ENSURE THAT THEY REACH 41 DEGREES WITHIN 4 HOURS. THE MASHED POTATOES WERE BOOST HEATED TO 165 DEGREES, AND PLACED IN A STEAM UNIT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
Comments:
The following violations have been corrected from the previous inspection: 1. Employees are washing their hands at the proper frequencies. 2. All toxic containers are stored properly. 3. The exhaust hood filters have been cleaned and the entire hood is scheduled to be cleaned. 4. No heavily soiled cloths are being used. 5. The small prep cooler was an acceptable temperature, and was not overstocked. 6. All employees are wearing clean clothing. 7. All aluminum foil has been removed from the shelving units. NOTE: A new fixture is scheduled to be installed in the small dry storage area. The facility has shown significant improvement from the previous inspection.

October 08, 2003 (Follow-up)


Violation: 0820 - Critical Repeat Potato salad, sprouts, and mashed potatoes were holding at improper temperatures. The sprouts were removed from the cooler one hour ago.
Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 140F or above, and cold hold potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. THE POTATO SALAD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, AND THE SPROUTS WERE PLACED BACK IN THE COOLER, AND THE MANAGER AGREED TO MONITOR THE FOOD TO ENSURE THAT THEY REACH 41 DEGREES WITHIN 4 HOURS. THE MASHED POTATOES WERE BOOST HEATED TO 165 DEGREES, AND PLACED IN A STEAM UNIT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
Comments:
The following violations have been corrected from the previous inspection: 1. Employees are washing their hands at the proper frequencies. 2. All toxic containers are stored properly. 3. The exhaust hood filters have been cleaned and the entire hood is scheduled to be cleaned. 4. No heavily soiled cloths are being used. 5. The small prep cooler was an acceptable temperature, and was not overstocked. 6. All employees are wearing clean clothing. 7. All aluminum foil has been removed from the shelving units. NOTE: A new fixture is scheduled to be installed in the small dry storage area. The facility has shown significant improvement from the previous inspection.

September 23, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The bucket sanitizer was the proper concentration (100ppm). The dishmachine is sanitizing properly, and was able to turn an irreversible heat strip. A chef's thermometer was available. The handsinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels. The facility was out of power for 4 days this past weekend. The manager stated that some foods were discarded, some were relocated to the walk-in cooler next door, and some foods stayed frozen in the freezer upstairs with the help of ice. Any foods that are suspected of thawing should be discarded.

September 23, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The bucket sanitizer was the proper concentration (100ppm). The dishmachine is sanitizing properly, and was able to turn an irreversible heat strip. A chef's thermometer was available. The handsinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels. The facility was out of power for 4 days this past weekend. The manager stated that some foods were discarded, some were relocated to the walk-in cooler next door, and some foods stayed frozen in the freezer upstairs with the help of ice. Any foods that are suspected of thawing should be discarded.

September 23, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The bucket sanitizer was the proper concentration (100ppm). The dishmachine is sanitizing properly, and was able to turn an irreversible heat strip. A chef's thermometer was available. The handsinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels. The facility was out of power for 4 days this past weekend. The manager stated that some foods were discarded, some were relocated to the walk-in cooler next door, and some foods stayed frozen in the freezer upstairs with the help of ice. Any foods that are suspected of thawing should be discarded.

June 12, 2003 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The following violations have been corrected from the previous inspection: 1. All facility foods are labeled and date marked. 2. All foods are at safe temperatures. 3. All raw foods are separated from ready-to-eat foods. 4. The quaternary ammonia solution used in the kitchen was the proper concentration. Obtain test strips to ensure solutions are prepared correctly. 5. The pots stored in the kitchen are being stored off of the floor. 6. The floor around the upstairs equipment has been cleaned. NOTE: Gloves were not available in the downstairs kitchen area. The manager stated that gloves are being used upstairs for cutting bread, but they are not used downstairs. No violations were observed on this visit. However, ensure employees are using gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods (salads, breads, etc.). Manager agreed to address.

June 03, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Ensure that all silverware is removed from tables after customers leave. Use the provided chef's thermometer to ensure that all foods are cooled to 41 degrees within 4 hours. The final rinse of the high temperature dishmachine is reaching 189 degrees and is sanitizing properly. The manager stated that the screen door will be fixed so that it is self-closing, and the kitchen will be repainted.

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