Lighthouse Restaurant01-174-1049, 11976 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Lighthouse Restaurant01-174-1049
Address: 11976 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia
Phone: (804) 732-8340
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Mar 13, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. March 13, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 25, 2008Risk Factor Assessment00Details / Comments
  • 0140 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee was washing hands while still wearing gloves. Empoyee was instructed to remove gloves and properly was his hands.
  • 1580 - The white cutting board located at the dishwasher are was heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1380 - The pressure gauge is no working properly on the warewashing machine. The PSI during the final rinse was between 35 & 40.
  • 2350 ii - The atmospheric vacuum breaker is leaking on the warewashing machine.
  • 3170 - Repair corner of wall where stainless steel piece has been placed and is loose next to the warewashing machine.
March 25, 2008Routine14Details / Comments
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Back door has gaps around the opening.
  • 3170 - Repeat Tiles in dry storage and coving at wall bases are not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Repeat Walls throughout facility in need of cleaning.
November 06, 2007Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw fish, hamburger, chicken, and shellfish. Thawing in water at room temperature.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Shrimp (45F) and chicken (43F) cold holding at improper temperatures. Kept under ice - no refrigeration.
  • 1680 - Critical The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180°F. The thermostat appeared broken as well. Tested the machine several times with a heat sensitive test strip. Tested the stip by heating water in the microwave and compared against thermocouple--tests were proven to be working correctly.
  • 3170 - Tiles in dry storage and coving at wall bases are not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Walls throughout facility in need of cleaning.
October 17, 2007Routine33Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Employee was picking up fish and other ready to eat foods with bare hands to place on plate.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1570 - Aluminum foil was being used in the top inside of the ice bin of the ice maker. The foil could become a physical contaminant.
  • 3140 - A radio and CD's were placed on top of equipment and food.
February 08, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 06, 2006Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee observed using apron to wipe soiled hands off on. Instructed employee to discontinue wiping hands on apron and to properly wash hands.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cigarettes and ash tray and area that appears to be a smoking area in dry storage area next to food supplies. Discussed with PIC to discontinue immediately.
  • 1770 A - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: White cutting board soiled.Can opener blade soiled.Both were placed into a clean and sanitize area.
  • 3460 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Medicines (Skin Shield Medicine for cuts) located next to salt and other spices. Removed and placed in office.
March 07, 2006Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
3170 - Floor tile damaged/missing in entry way to dry goods area.September 07, 2005Routine--Details / Comments
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the SEVERAL PLATES is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned. MANY EXTRA PLATES WERE AVAILABLE THOUGH.
  • 1570 - 1. The top part section of the ice machine that covers the cavity of the machine and is adjacent to the motor/condenser etc. compartment is missing.2. Handles on sliding doors missing or damaged.
  • 3170 - Part of the stainless steel wall panel was not properly secured to the wall and was sticking out.
March 18, 2005Routine03Details / Comments
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the storage cabinet shelves is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the Magic Chef refrigerator/freezer is torn.
  • 2000 - Clean plastic containers were stacked together and were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 3170 - 1. Wall at/near coving between the ice machine and where the bread products are stored is damaged and in need of repair.2. Ceiling tile is loose above the clean equipment storage rack and in need of resetting or replacement.3. Wall panel damaged on the right side of the entrance into the Walk-in refrigerator.
August 12, 2004Routine05Details / Comments
  • 3080 - Lights burnt out over the ice machine and over the warewashing machine.
  • 1600 - The inside lip of the door frames and the top of the warewash machine where the lip of the doors seat have food debris/scale.
  • 1910 - Cloth gloves soiled
  • 1770 - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the sheet pans where the potatoes awaiting to be baked were being stored.
  • 3140 - Radio and other personal item stored on top of cooking oil
February 19, 2004Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal,(raw shrimp, fish, and other seafood stored above different salad dressings and cooked item) food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE)FOOD (meat sauce and cooked shrimp) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1690 - The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewash machine was above 25 PSI. It was approximately 30-32psi.
  • 1570 - IPS valve on the warewash machine is appears froze and corroded.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit. Sprayer jets had food debris, seeds, stainless steel, etc. clogging them.
  • 1750 - Single-service items (CARD BOARD BOXES) were observed reused for the storage of FOOD.
  • 3170 - Physical structures as identified below are not maintained in good repair.1. Molding on corners of walls near Walk-in worn.2. Ceiling tile damaged in dry storage area above water heater.3. Wall surface at breading area worn.4. Wall tile near floor under breading table unit has been damaged.5. Culking missing from coving and wall in the kitchen area.
  • 3180 - Floor under the storage shelf near hot water heater in store room has debris, old container, etc. and is noted in need of cleaning.
September 04, 2003Routine26Details / Comments
  • 1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1570 - @EQUIPMENT@ was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.1. Handle missing on bottom of oven.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the @EQUIPMENT@ had accumulations of grime and debris.1. Clean food debris off of all sides of all deep fat fryers.
  • 3240 - Repeat Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained.1. Faucet worn and in need of replacement.
March 05, 2003Routine04Details / Comments

March 13, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
This facility was well maintained during the time of this inspection. Keep up the good job.

September 25, 2008 (Risk Factor Assessment)

Comments:
The facility was well maintained during the time of inspection. PIC and at least one employee well informed and able to answer questions relative to employee health reporting, symptoms, restrictions, etc. Good temperature control and personal hygiene practices. Keep up the good job.

March 25, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Provided information on employee health, risk factors, and new inspection form.

November 06, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Verified that DW was working properly and sanitizing b/w 180F and 194F. Tiles in the dry storage area look wonderful. Still need to work on the weather stripping around the back door.

October 17, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Unsure, but there could be some cross contamination issues with the way the fountain lines are run through the ice cooler in the bar. Suggested contacting their rep and decide how to run the lines around the cooler instead of through the ice bin where the ice is used for drinks.

February 08, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Provided owner with new information regarding the CDC's 5 risk factors and the new goal of the health department.

September 06, 2006 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
No critical violations were observed during the inspection. Ensure that your cooling down process on your spaghetti meat sauce is being monitored and temperatures are being taken to reach the 70 degrees in 2 hours or less and the 41 in 4 hours or less.

March 07, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

September 07, 2005 (Routine)


Violation: 3170 - Floor tile damaged/missing in entry way to dry goods area.
Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Comments:
NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED, COOKED, OR SERVED DURING THE INSPECTION.

March 18, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

August 12, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
No food was being prepared, cooked, or served during this inspection. Several items are in the process of being repaired/replaced as previously identified.

February 19, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

September 04, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct all non-critical violations as soon as possible and within 90 days from date of inspection. Received written information that carpet and countertops are to be replaced in the next 12 months.

March 05, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Sanitation in facility during inspection was very good and temperature control was excellent. The information on this report may be publically displayed on the website.

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