Leaping Lizard Cafe, 4408 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Leaping Lizard Cafe
Address: 4408 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 460-5327
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Aug 13, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0070 - Poor handwashing procedures observed.
  • 0070 - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Potato salad cold holding at improper temperatures 85degrees
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the portable fan has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3090 - Corrected During Inspection Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive obnoxious odors
  • 3090 - Corrected During Inspection Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive heat
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
August 13, 2009Routine37Details / Comments
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the under counter shelving has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the preparation area
  • 3180 - THe floor in the front area noted in need of cleaning.
May 01, 2009Routine04Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical certified foodmanager credentials expired
  • 0220 - Critical The cooking personnel drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0240 - (2) Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. 5gal of cooking oil
  • 3020 - 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 kitchen
January 21, 2009Routine34Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered water and tea pitchers.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided in the restrooms used by food employees
September 04, 2008Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
May 21, 2008Routine11Details / Comments
0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.February 05, 2008Routine01Details / Comments
0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in..October 23, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The kitchen employee observed drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
May 15, 2007Routine21Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 09, 2007Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). (EGGS)
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
October 18, 2006Routine22Details / Comments

August 13, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE. ALL FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT PROPER TEMPERATURES.

May 01, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Need a copy of the updated certified food manager certificate. Test strips for the sanitizer

January 21, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
VIOLATIONS DISCUSSED FOR CORRECTION. Manager given phone phone number for cfm training

September 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Clean kitchen. Violations discussed with manager.

May 21, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed / corrected during inspection.

February 05, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
Comments:
Violation corrected during inspection. New food regulation brochure given to owner during inspection.

October 23, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in..
Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Comments:
Violation discussed.

May 15, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed violations with manager. Gave handwashing sign to place in the kitchen.

February 09, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Clean establishment. Please check water pressure on handsink to assure its proper function. Please obtain gloves to have incase of preparing RTE foods. Thank you.

October 18, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed violations with the manager. Need to obtain a food manager certification. Please make sure all of the potentially hazardous food is held at 41 degrees or lower to avoid the growth of bacteria. Clean kitchen.

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