Martins, 3449 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Martins
Address: 3449 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Jun 3, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0080 - Critical Repeat Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
  • 0240 - Server observed working in the food service area without any hair restraints.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensil (ice scoop) improperly stored between uses, as it was lying horizontally in the ice bin under the beverage dispenser.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station at the bar location by the beverage dispenser is being used as a dump station, as evidenced by cantalope seeds in the bottom of the basin.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the front hand sink by the beverage dispenser.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3380 - Critical Repeat Chlorine being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010, as it tested at >200 ppm concentration.
June 03, 2009Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw food (raw ground beef)of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE lettuce stored adjacent to it in the sandwich prep unit upper.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) shredded cheese and sliced cheese in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep init.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the right position in the front by the bar is blocked by a trash can, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2740 - Trash, litter, and broken glass were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 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.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facilities, especially the one in the front on the right side are unclean and not maintained
  • 3380 - Critical Chlorine being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. Measured concentration at 25-30 ppm
February 23, 2009Routine57Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Raw ground beef balls in the top of the sandwich prep unit are stored.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) shredded cheese and sliced cheese in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep unit.
March 03, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 0760 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Ready-to-eat food (RTE) barbeque taken from a commercially processed, hermetically sealed container, was not reheated to the proper temperature for hot holding.
  • 2930 - Corrected During Inspection Front door was open during inspection.
March 20, 2007Routine12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 06, 2006Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board along the prep unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2660 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
December 13, 2005Follow-up03Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
  • 0610 - Food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer and dry storage room.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in a reach-in freezer and refrigerator.
  • 1580 - The cutting board along the prep unit is 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.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Used knives were stored between prep units in prep area.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of cleaners and sanitizer were not properly labeled.
November 28, 2005Routine45Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 03, 2004Follow-up00-
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 03, 2004Follow-up00-
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 03, 2004Follow-up00-
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands before wearing single-use gloves.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3380 - Critical The strength of the bleach or quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the wiping cloths was not readable. (CORRECTED TO 200 PPM.)
November 23, 2004Routine30Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands before wearing single-use gloves.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3380 - Critical The strength of the bleach or quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the wiping cloths was not readable. (CORRECTED TO 200 PPM.)
November 23, 2004Routine30Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands before wearing single-use gloves.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 3380 - Critical The strength of the bleach or quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the wiping cloths was not readable. (CORRECTED TO 200 PPM.)
November 23, 2004Routine30Details / Comments
3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the front prep areas.November 03, 2004Routine01Details / Comments
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the prep areas.
  • 2930 - Outer back opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
November 01, 2004Pre-Opening02Details / Comments

June 03, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility is in substantial compliance with Food Code regulations. Discussed institution and posting of Employee Health Notice again. Good temperature controls in place and facility is generally well-organized.

February 23, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Several critical violation necessitate immediate attention to bring facility into compliance with Food Code regulations.

March 03, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The facility is in good condition at the time of inspection. Hands are being washed. Food and equipment temperatures are within the proper ranges. The recent complaint was discussed with the owner.

March 20, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Overall, facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

March 06, 2006 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
(2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods.
(3) Hands were washed.
(4) Raw meats were stored on the bottom shelf of the unit.
(5) Strength of bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm.
(6) Improvements observed.

December 13, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations:

November 28, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

November 23, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
1. Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
2. Activity level was busy during inspection visit.

November 23, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
1. Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
2. Activity level was busy during inspection visit.

November 23, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
1. Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks.
2. Activity level was busy during inspection visit.

November 03, 2004 (Routine)


Violation: 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the front prep areas.
Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
Comments:
(1) The purpose of this visit was to conduct an opening inspection.
(2) Doors to exterior and rest rooms were corrected.
(3) A routine inspection will be conducted within 30 days.
(4) Full permit is granted.

November 01, 2004 (Pre-Opening)


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