Mcdonalds Of Vansant, 18607 Riverside Drive, Grundy, VA 24614 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: McDonalds of Vansant
Address: 18607 Riverside Drive, Grundy, VA 24614
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 276 935-4652
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 12/03/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
    Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Surfaces of the drink dispenser was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface of drink dispenser at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
  • Refuse Outside Receptacles
    Observation: The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its lid.
    Correction: Replace the missing cover of the outside refuse container with one that is a tight fit.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in the Walk In Cooler and Freezer noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
12/03/2015Routine
Complete Pest Control was done on 8/10/2015, Copy of report was given to me by the PIC. At time of inspection no sign of pests. Walkin freezer has accumulation of condensation.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Walkin freezer was observed in a state of disrepair.
    Correction: Repair the freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the freezer, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the freezer beside the grill has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The handwash station at the drive-threw window is being used to rinse foods.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
  • Refuse - Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables (corrected on site)
    Observation: There are no refuse containers for the storage of garbage at the back door.
    Correction: Provide waste handling containers for the storage of garbage in a sanitary manner.
08/14/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin (shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site)
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces..
    Correction: Provide Sanitizing agents at proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap*
    Observation: An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the mop 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.
    Correction: Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less that 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the either hand wash sinks.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in freezer.
    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
04/08/2015Routine
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
02/05/2015Routine
Fruit flies removed from facility. Hand wash sink needs to be reinstalled.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow (repeated violation)
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at the deep fryer was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
09/29/2014Follow-up
Follow-up scheduled for 9/29/14 to check pest control measures.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor of the walk-in freezer.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed fruit flies in opened bags of hamburger buns.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Buns were discarded.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food on the prep line 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.
    Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food contact surface of the plastic tray at the deep fryer is not designed or constructed to be smooth and it contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
    Correction: Replace the plastic tray to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent build-up of food debris.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at the deep fryer was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
  • Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Observed methods are not being used to control pests. Multiple fruit flies were found in the dry storage room & a few house flies were present in kitchen area.
    Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
  • Critical: Toxics - Presence and Use Restriction (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials found in the food establishment (rat poison).
    Correction: Remove unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials.
09/26/2014Routine
No evidence of rodents observed.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/03/2014Complaint
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water (repeated violation)
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in the Milk Cooler is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-1.5 degrees Celsius in the intended range of use.
05/19/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Milk cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water (repeated violation)
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in the Milk Cooler is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-1.5 degrees Celsius in the intended range of use.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Handsink & Milk Cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the Hand sink & Milk Cooler to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the 3VAT sink are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in the lobby and bathrooms noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
05/15/2014Routine
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the Cooler beside the ice cream machine is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Handsink was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the handsink to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the handsink, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the 3 VAT sink are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Drink Dispenser in the lobby noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
10/07/2013Routine
No evidence of pests, pest control company was called in.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/01/2013Follow-up
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Back door jam is not maintained in good repair. It is rusted.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Observed methods are not being used to control pests
    Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
06/24/2013Complaint
New Water Heater installed. Back Handsink needs hot water turned on. All other items with the hot water demands have been addressed.
  • Gloves - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
    Correction: Discard gloves when changing tasks and wash hands when changing from raw food to ready-to-eat (RTE) food preparation to prevent cross contamination. Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with RTE food or with raw animal food and used for no other purpose.
04/08/2013Follow-up
Risk Control Plan to be implemented today until a new hot water heater can be installed.
  • Warewashing - Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature (repeated violation)
    Observation: The temperature of the in-use wash water solution was observed at less than 110°F.
    Correction: Maintain a temperature of 110°F and above or the temperature specified by the manufacturer for optimal performance of the detergent to clean equipment and utensil surfaces.
  • Critical: Water Capacity* (repeated violation)
    Observation: There is not a sufficient water supply to this facility for proper sanitization within this food service establishment.
    Correction: EHS is to confer with his/her supervisor for possible closure of establishment for an imminent health hazard. (See section 12 VAC 5-421-3910)
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at Kitchen was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
03/28/2013Follow-up
Facility voluntarily closed @ 5:30 to have maintenance come and fix the hot water problem. Spoke with maintenance and they will be here with new heating elements in about an hour. Told PIC to contact me this PM when hot water is re-established. A new hot water heater is going to be installed as soon as one can be located. Follow Up will be made tommorow.
  • Gloves - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Single-use gloves saved for reuse
    Correction: Cease reuse and discard gloves when interruptions occur in the operation.
  • Warewashing - Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
    Observation: The temperature of the in-use wash water solution was observed at less than 110°F.
    Correction: Maintain a temperature of 110°F and above or the temperature specified by the manufacturer for optimal performance of the detergent to clean equipment and utensil surfaces.
  • Critical: Water Capacity*
    Observation: There is not a sufficient water supply to this facility for proper sanitization within this food service establishment.
    Correction: EHS is to confer with his/her supervisor for possible closure of establishment for an imminent health hazard. (See section 12 VAC 5-421-3910)
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Shower Faucet is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
03/27/2013Routine

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