LEFTY'S MAIN STREET GRILLE, 1202 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: LEFTY'S MAIN STREET GRILLE
Address: 1202 South Main Street, Blacksburg, Virginia
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Jan 9, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

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Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 0140 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Improper handwashing procedure observed.
  • 0810 - Corrected During Inspection Large, square lexane container observed used to cool chili in the walk-in cooler.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Hot dogs cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used to wipe down the food preparation area was not at the proper concentration.
  • 3140 - Coats, purses and other personal items were observed stored in the rear dry storage area.
  • 3240 - Hot water has been disconnected from the handwash sink next to the grill.
January 09, 2009Routine33Details / Comments
  • 0080 - Critical Repeat Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floors, walls, ceilings, particularly behind and under the stationary equipment and mop sink noted in need of cleaning.
August 12, 2008Follow-up11Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the required temperatures and holding times for the following conditions of potentially hazardous food: (1) Refrigerated storage, (2) Hot holding, (3) Cooling, and (4) Reheating.
  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  • 0210 - Food employees wearing soiled aprons
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Spoon handle found in contact with coleslaw.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly used.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Garlic potato, cooked pasta, coleslaw, butter, cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the upright cooler, 2-door prep-table cooler.
  • 2350 ii - Critical Plumbing drainwaste connections under the hand sink are leaking.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floors, walls, ceilings, particularly behind and under stationary equipment and mop sink area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of air freshner and propane are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
July 29, 2008Follow-up66Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Several open drink containers were observed in the food preparation area.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Herb goat cheese, sliced tomato, dressing cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) soup, goat cheese, cooked pasta in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the 3-door cooler used to store creamer.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the food preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration in the third compartment of the three compartment sink.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Drainwaste from the pepsi drink machine is directed to a dishpan. Drainwaste is being spilled onto the floor contributing to a moisture rich unsanitary environment.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in food preparation area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 2930 - Corrected During Inspection Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents due to a missing door sweep. Door was observed standing open during the inspection.
  • 3140 - Repeat CD player and CD's observed over the food preparation table.
  • 3180 - Floors behind the coolers in the rear food preparation area was noted in need of cleaning.
May 22, 2008Follow-up48Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Ash tray observed in the dry storage area, and next to the preparation table in the food preparation area.
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken with their bare hands.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Single use cup used to dispense marinara sauce..
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Herb goat cheese, sliced tomato, dressing cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) ham and turkey in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1180 - Corrected During Inspection Metal stem thermometer used to measure food temperatures was observed broken or inaccurate.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the 3-door cooler used to store creamer.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the food prep-table are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located beside the 3-compartment sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2350 ii - The sink basin beside the prep-table cooler is slow to drain.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in food preparation area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3140 - Coat observed in the dry storage area.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of pesticide observed stored over the ice bin.
March 18, 2008Routine67Details / Comments
1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the deep fryers and inside refrigerators has accumulations of grime and debris.April 10, 2007Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw chicken stored next to cold meats in 2-dr refrigerator.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food container of sugar.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Chlorine sanitizer lower than 10 ppm.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the deep fryers and inside refrigerators has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3180 - Floors behind cookline, in dry storage room and in walk-in cooler noted in need of cleaning.Light fixtures in the kitchen noted in need of clening. Observed dead flies inside light fixtures thru the kitchen.
  • 3340 - Critical Repeat Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
March 08, 2007Routine45Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinks stored above food containers by register.
  • 0470 - Critical Ground beef stored over half and half and ready to eat foods in the 2 door refrigerator.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers of sugar, flour in dry storage room.
  • 1320 - Repeat No thermometer available in 3 door beverage air.
  • 2000 - Single service items facing upward.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
March 23, 2006Follow-up24Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form. Dispensing dry products with cups.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in freezer.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers of flour and sugar.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Pita bread boxes on the floor in walk-in freezer. box of sugar stored on the floor in dry storage.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the 3 door beverage air unit.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the upright refrigeration unit is damaged.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the deep fryers has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Boxes of single service items were found stored on the floor in dry storage.
  • 2310 B - The handwash stations are being used as a dump station.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided. Employees' coats stored in dry storage shelving.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Cleaners stored with cooking utensils.
March 07, 2006Routine212Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Boxes of food and beer were observed stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in walk-in cooler.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food items in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. The facility is date labeling items with a prepared by date but not a discard date.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the cash register is blocked by a trash can, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3180 - Under equipment in the cook line is noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of sanitizer being used in 409 bottles are not properly labeled.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of 409 were stored on racks with bread and microwave and are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
April 06, 2005Routine43Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 30, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Sanitizer for prep surfaces was at 400 ppm and concentration at 3-vac sink was less than 200 ppm.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Pepsi boxes on floor under coat racks, food on floor in walk-in freezer, sugar, flour, wine, marinara sauce, ketchup, detergent and vegetable oil on the floor in dry storage. Facility received a shipment on Tuesday of this week.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Trays of food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Single service cup being used to dispense sugar. No handle on cup.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Single service cups on floor under employee coat storage and boxes of chemicals stored on the floor across from the ice machine.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap at the hand washing lavatory in the front under the cash register was not easily accesible.
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food. The menu states that the hamburgers are cooked medium, when asked the cooking temperature the person in charge did not know the minimum cooking temperatures.
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to identify poisonous or toxic materials in the food establishment and the procedures necessary to ensure that they are safely stored dispensed, used and disposed of according to law. Window/Glass cleaner per person in charge is being used on food contact surfaces.
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to recognize the hazards of having potentially hazardous foods out at room temperature. Herb cheese, cooked vegetables sitting on prep table at room temperature.
  • 3380 - Critical Window/glass cleaner being applied to food contact surfaces and does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010
  • 2020 - Repeat Consumer cups were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward. Consumer cups were observed not stored in the approved dispenser and are sitting on table with drink dispensers.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. No sanitizer was available at time of inspection.
  • 3600 - Properly prepared plans and specifications not submitted for review and approval. The current menu at the facility is not the originally approved menu when permit was issued. The current menu states that hamburgers are cooked to medium, this statement needs to be removed from the menu.
December 17, 2004Routine38Details / Comments
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory under cash register counter.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Employees were observed drinking from uncovered containers
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Facility received a delivery earlier. Food on floor in walk-in refrigerator and freezer and in dry storage area.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2020 - Utensils were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward. Also cups for consumer service are not being used in dispensing units and contamination of lip-contact sruface is possible.
  • 3140 - Locker or other suitable facilities are not located to protect single service items from contamination. Personal items are being stored in dry storage area on shelving.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of 409 are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device in the 2 door prep cooler was not properly located in the coldest part of the unit.
April 27, 2004Routine26Details / Comments

January 09, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

August 12, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Person in charge reported making attempt to schedule a food safety class. Class coordinator will notify the person in charge regarding upcoming class information. Employee is attempting to acquire a existing copy of their food manager's certification.

July 29, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
It is recommended that the person in charge take an approved foods safety class. Call Sarah Burkett at 980-7761 for class information. Please submit documentation of class registration by the follow-up inspection date of 8-12-08.

May 22, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations:

March 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Changes to the food regulations and sample employee health policy was received by the person in charge. Ice bath is recommended for use with PHF's during times of frequent dispensing. It is recommended that temperature log be initiated on all cold holding units.

April 10, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the deep fryers and inside refrigerators has accumulations of grime and debris.
Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
Comments:
Ready to renew Health permit.

March 08, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Renewal application, $40 fee and copy of menu due by 04/30/07.
Re-inspection required within 30 days. All violations must be corrected in order to renew health permit.
Recommended person in charge to take a food service class.

March 23, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Follow-up inspection. Violations corrected: 0470,33340, 0450c, 0610,1800, 2000 and 3045.

March 07, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Re-inspection required within 10 days. Renewal application, $40 fee and copy of menu due by 04/30/06.

April 06, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
$40 renewal fee, renewal application and copy of current menu is due by 4/30/05. Person in charge passed the demonstration of knowledge test.

December 30, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations from inspection dated 12/17/04 have been corrected. The facility is planning to take the certified food managers course as soon as possible. The breakfast menu is approved. If any new equipment is to be placed in the facility, the facility must submit specification sheets on the equipment being proposed. If any new menu items are proposed these must be submitted to the Health Department for approval prior to implementing the items. If violations begin to be observed due to increase in menu the Health Department may require the facility to downsize the menu until the facility can accomodate the items.

December 17, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Do not store clean pots, etc. under prep table with prep sink until leaking drain is corrected. Question about exit accessibility on the outside patio area, contact building official for verification. If any new equipment is to be placed in the facility, the facility must submit specification sheets on the equipment being proposed. Preparation procedures for items on the proposed menu and state of delivery of the items will need to be submitted if in the future this is desired.

April 27, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Person in charged passed demonstration of knowledge test on 3/16/04.

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