Mi Tierra Mercado Latino, 6531-F Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mi Tierra Mercado Latino
Address: 6531-F Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: Aug 28, 2009

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No violation noted during this evaluation. August 28, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11(B) - Critical Food employee(s) was observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands:Observed a bowl used as a scoop in cooked frijoles
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:Observed raw shell eggs stored over tamales, cheese and bean, in the walk in refrigerator
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the Hussman 3 door freezer
  • 3-304.11(A)-(B) - Critical Observed knife rinsed, not washed or sanitized and used to cut a plantain.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F:Observed no datemarking present on the frijoles, in the Beverage Air 3 glass sliding door refrigerator
July 27, 2009Follow-up--Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows:Observed utensil, including the handle, stored in queso
  • 3-304.14(A) - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly used for the following activity:Observed cloth under cutting board
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Repeat Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep tables, not in sanitizing solution.
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - Repeat The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours:Observed beef tongue at 63F, cooked 7.12.09 and cooked beef at 57F cooked 7.12.09
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: Observed tamales, which according to the PIC were held for approximately 2 days, with no datemark present
  • 3-603.11(A) - Critical Repeat A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked:Observed no consumer advisory for hamburgesa and tipico de mi tierra
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11(B) - Repeat The door gaskets of the following unit are damaged:the walk in
  • 4-502.13(A) - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of spices.
  • 5-205.11(B) - Repeat The handwashing station, adequate to the 3 vat sink, is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 5-501.11 - Repeat The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  • 5-501.111 - Repeat The waste storage container for has broken lids.
  • 5-501.113(B) - Repeat Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 5-501.114 - Repeat The refuse container used to store refuse has no drain plug.
  • 6-202.11(A) - Repeat Light bulbs, over the cash register and drink dispensing location are not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-404.11 - Repeat Products for credit, redemption, or return are not being stored in a separate designated area.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that several ceiling tiles are missing and the facility not maintained in good repair.
July 14, 2009Follow-up215Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The person in charge failed to explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) from damaged packaging were found offered for sale or service:Observed dented can of tomatoes
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:Observed raw chorizo over ready to eat cabbage
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:Observed raw chorizo over raw shell eggs, in the walk in and raw beef and raw chicken co-mingled on a shelf in the Hussman 3 door freezer
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows:Observed utensil, including the handle, stored in queso
  • 3-304.14(A) - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly used for the following activity:Observed cloth under cutting board
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Repeat Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep tables, not in sanitizing solution.
  • 3-501.14(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total of six hours.Observed beef tongue at 63F and beef at 57F, cooked on 7.12.09 DISCARDED
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - Repeat The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours:Observed beef tongue at 63F, cooked 7.12.09 and cooked beef at 57F cooked 7.12.09
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed beans at 106F, rice at 109F, sopa de res at 125F
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed rice and beans at 46F, queso at 72F, pork filling for pupusas, 72F, beef at 55F,
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: Observed tamales, which according to the PIC were held for approximately 2 days, with no datemark present
  • 3-603.11(A) - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked:Observed no consumer advisory for hamburgesa and tipico de mi tierra
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11(A) - The followng mechanical refrigeration unit is not currenlty operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less.Observed the walk in was not holding phf at 41F or less
  • 4-501.11(B) - The door gaskets of the following unit are damaged:the walk in
  • 4-502.13(A) - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of spices.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical Repeat The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch:Observed the peeler, attached to a cord which was tied to a prep table, exhibited copius debris dried to its surface
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 5-205.11(B) - The handwashing station, adequate to the 3 vat sink, is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 5-501.11 - The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  • 5-501.111 - The waste storage container for has broken lids.
  • 5-501.113(B) - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 5-501.114 - The refuse container used to store refuse has no drain plug.
  • 6-202.11(A) - Light bulbs, over the cash register and drink dispensing location are not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that hand soap was not provided at the handsink adjacent to the 3-vat sink.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Observed that paper towels was not provided at the handsink adjacent to the 3-vat sink.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
  • 6-404.11 - Products for credit, redemption, or return are not being stored in a separate designated area.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that several ceiling tiles are missing and the facility not maintained in good repair.
July 13, 2009Routine1119Details / Comments
  • 3-301.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed a bowls utilized as a scoop in the tomato based tamale sauce.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:Observed raw eggs over cabbage mixture and raw pork over cabbage in the walk in and raw chicken livers over limes in the Superior freezer
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:Observed raw chicken stored in the same container as raw beef on the prep table, raw chicken stored over raw beef in the Hussman freezer
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed pork at 60F, yuca at 50F, raw chicken at 52F, raw fish at 52F
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F:Observed no date marking present on the tamales, which according to the PIC, were held for approximately two days
  • 3-701.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food items are unsafe and shall be discarded: Observed raw chicken at 52F and raw fish at 52F in the Beverage Air 3 sliding glass door refrigerator, held in this refrigerator for over 24 hours
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch:Observed a peeler, which was secured to a prep table, contained grime and debris
  • 7-202.12(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Pesticides are not being applied by a certified applicator.Observed Raid Ant spray
April 07, 2009Critical Procedures80Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to describe the primary symptoms of illnesses/diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food(s).
  • 2-103.11(D) - Poor handwashing procedures observed.
  • 2-103.11(F) - Employees are not aware of or are not monitoring the cooking and reheating temperatures of potentially hazardous food.
  • 2-103.11(G) - Employees are not aware of or are not practicing proper methods to rapidly cool potentially hazardous food (PHF).
  • 2-103.11(K) - Employees are not aware of or are not using suitable utensils with ready-to-eat food to prevent cross-contamination.
  • 2-103.11(L) - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures.
  • 3-301.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food employee(s) was observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands:Observed an employee handle cooked tortilla with bare hands.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:Observed raw eggs stored over cabbage in the walk in
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in and in the Hussman 3 door freezer
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows:Observed tongs stored on the front handles of the stoves.
  • 3-304.14(A) - Wiping cloths improperly used for the following activity:Observed wiping cloths under cutting boards
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper use of wet wiping cloths for the following activity:Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables, not in sanitizing solution
  • 3-501.14(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following cooked potentially hazardous food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total of six hours Observed cooked chicken in a broth made 12.17.08 at 88F.
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours:Observed chicken in broth in a large pot, that it was cooked in, at 88F; prepared on 12.17.08
  • 3-701.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented and shall be discarded: Observed chicken in broth made 12.17.08 at 88F
  • 4-302.12(A) - The PIC could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch:Observed a vegetable peeler, tied to a prep table, exhibited dried food and debris on its surface
  • 5-205.15(B) - Plumbing connections under the 3-vat sink are leaking.
  • 5-403.12 - Corrected During Inspection A condensate drain line servicing the walk in refrigerator was emptying into the 3-vat sink basin.
  • 6-301.14 - Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the two handwashing sinks.
  • 6-303.11(B) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the reach-in refrigerators.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that there are several ceiling tiles missing.
  • 6-501.111(C) - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Observed 2 live roaches
  • 6-501.111(D) - Harborage conditions exist.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floor and walls at the cookline and under the 3-vat sink are in need of cleaning.
  • 7-202.12(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pesticides are not being applied by a certified applicator.Observed 3 bottles of Raid Ant and Roach spray and Raid insectr bombs
  • 7-207.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees' medicines are not properly located to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.Observed Phillips Milk of Magnesia stored in the Beverage Air prep refrigerator
December 18, 2008Routine1118Details / Comments
3-701.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The tamales are beyond the 7 day use by date of March 8, 2008.March 10, 2008Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to describe the primary symptoms of illnesses/diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Observed 2 uncovered drinking containers in the kitchen.
  • 3-301.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food employees are handling ready to eat foods using their bare hands. Observed employee handle bread (pupusa) with their bare hands.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: Observed in the Superior freezer meat over fries.
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: Observed raw chicken over raw beef.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: Observed uncovered, peeled chuyotes, carrots and repollo.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Observed that the prepared, ready-to-eat tamales held in the walk in are not properly dated for disposition.
  • 7-202.12(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pesticides are not being applied by a certified applicator. Observed 2 cans of Raid Ant and Roach killer.
March 04, 2008Critical Procedures80Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw beef was stored over cabbage in walk in cooler.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: steak and cabbage were observed in cooler uncovered.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: steak and cabbage observed at 46F.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical Repeat Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F.
June 12, 2007Follow-up40Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 12, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(L) - sanitiizing at compartment sink were not monitored or evaluated by staff or management.
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Critical no staff were seen washing hands during any point of inspection.
  • 3-301.11(C) - Critical Repeat staff did not use gloves while portioning ingredients such as eggs and tortillas.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Raw chicken stored over boxed cabbage in cooler.
  • 3-304.14(C) - The wiping cloths used with raw animal foods are stored with other in-use wiping cloths.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Foods including ketchup were stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off floor.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: pork filling in cooler observed at 45F.
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: several foods including rice, pork filling and steak cubes.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical Repeat The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: knives resting on top of white freezer.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: top of freezers
  • 4-904.11(A) - take out styrofoam containers were not covered to protect from dust etc.
  • 43.1-3-5(a)-(c) - Critical The establishment has been closed and the permit to operate suspended due to the following imminent health hazard: unsanitary conditions.
  • 5-501.16(B) - There is no refuse container at the rear of store where several boxes were blocking passage to rear door.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat a perforation in wall under handsink was present and the caulking material used was not properly covered with paint or other material to seal area.
  • 6-501.111(C) - Critical Repeat Numerous small flies and small crawling insects observed at right side of compartment sink and in front of display refrigerator where raw and cooked meats are stored.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the entire kitchen is in need of cleaning.
June 07, 2007Routine89Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: Bulk containers of chili and flour were found uncovered in dry storage area.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6".
  • 3-501.13(A)-(D) - Observed the following food thawing using an improper method: Frozen meat is being thawed at room temperature.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Meat grinder
  • 4-903.11(B) - Uncovered clean single service containers were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 6-202.15(A)(1)-(3) - Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the main back door.
  • 6-305.11(A) - Dressing rooms/areas are not designated for employees who routinely change their clothes in the establishment.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that the following is not maintained in good repair.1) Caulking/ sealing missing along electric board on wall by chest freezer.2) Holes in walls by the 3-compartment sink.
  • 6-501.111(C) - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Observed a live roach near 3-compartment sink.
  • 6-501.114(B) - Observed an accumulation of litter on the premises. Bags with trash stored in dry storage area.
January 30, 2007Complaint37Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(E) - Employees are not inspecting the food upon receipt.
  • 2-401.11(A) - Critical An uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
  • 3-301.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Excessive bare hand contact with vegetables or greens while being sliced.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - cabbage topping prepared in bulk volume was stored in large tubs located on the floor.
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical beef and chicken at hot hold were observed at 120F approximately.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical beef and other items in cooler observed at 45-46F.
  • 4-301.11 - Cooler is not currently operating as required to hold food at a temperature of 41f or below.
  • 4-302.12(A) - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-501.11(A) - utility sink was perforated on side preventing filling of reservoir.
  • 4-501.11(B) - The door gaskets of the cooler is falling off door frame.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floors under tables and behind Refrigeration and stoves are in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
  • 6-501.18 - Observed that handwashing sinks are unclean and are not being maintained.
December 15, 2006Routine410Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12A - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed. Observed employee rinsing hands only with water, after handling raw meat.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (ice with raw meats in chest freezer, raw shell eggs over produce in the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over ham in sandwich prep)
  • 3-302.11A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. (raw shrimp with raw chicken in the chest freezer)
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Black beans (135F) were hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Ham and cheese were cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: items being washed at the 3-vat sink
  • 5-205.15B - Cold water at the 3-vat sink will not shut off/ can not be adjusted. Water observed coming from faucet at 102F.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory next to the 3-dr Superior prep refrigerator.
  • 6-301.12A - Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink next to the 3-vat sink (Corrected) and Superior prep refrigerator.
June 13, 2006Critical Procedures63Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12A - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed. Observed employee rinsing hands only with water, after handling raw meat.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (ice with raw meats in chest freezer, raw shell eggs over produce in the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over ham in sandwich prep)
  • 3-302.11A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. (raw shrimp with raw chicken in the chest freezer)
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Black beans (135F) were hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Ham and cheese were cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: items being washed at the 3-vat sink
  • 5-205.15B - Cold water at the 3-vat sink will not shut off/ can not be adjusted. Water observed coming from faucet at 102F.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory next to the 3-dr Superior prep refrigerator.
  • 6-301.12A - Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink next to the 3-vat sink (Corrected) and Superior prep refrigerator.
June 13, 2006Critical Procedures63Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (walk in cooler and 2 door upright freezer)raw beef over buns and lettuce, raw beef over cooked beef, raw chicken over sauce, raw fish over carrots, raw beef over milk-walk in coolerraw beef over mango - chest freezer - CORRECTED
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (observed on prep tables through out kitchen)
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of products throughout kitchen Aluminum foil observed lining container over the microwave
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the Superior sandwich prep units and the walk in cooler are damaged.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers (country crock containers) were observed reused for the storage of food storage in the walk in cooler.
  • 4-903.11A - Repeat Boxes of single service containers and paper products were found stored directly on the floor behind the front counter.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:handheld mixer
  • 43.1-5-1 - Repeat Facility has expanded kitchen area without submitting plans to the health department.
  • 5-204.11A - Critical Repeat There is no handwash lavatory in the expanded kitchen portion, preventing routine handwashing by food workers.
  • 5-501.17 - Repeat There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the rest-room.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Several ceiling lights observed out through out kitchen.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall around pipes of the mop sink2. Covebase missing around floor/wall juncture in expanded kitchen area
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Three live roaches observed in kitchen. (1- on floor by back door, 1- in ceiling in kitchen)
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. (broken Artic Air freezer and items on top of the walk in cooler)
October 12, 2005Follow-up311Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (walk in cooler and 2 door upright freezer)raw beef over buns and lettuce, raw beef over cooked beef, raw chicken over sauce, raw fish over carrots, raw beef over milk-walk in coolerraw beef over mango - chest freezer - CORRECTED
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (observed on prep tables through out kitchen)
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of products throughout kitchen Aluminum foil observed lining container over the microwave
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the Superior sandwich prep units and the walk in cooler are damaged.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers (country crock containers) were observed reused for the storage of food storage in the walk in cooler.
  • 4-903.11A - Repeat Boxes of single service containers and paper products were found stored directly on the floor behind the front counter.
  • 43.1-1-5F - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:handheld mixer
  • 43.1-5-1 - Repeat Facility has expanded kitchen area without submitting plans to the health department.
  • 5-204.11A - Critical Repeat There is no handwash lavatory in the expanded kitchen portion, preventing routine handwashing by food workers.
  • 5-501.17 - Repeat There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the rest-room.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Several ceiling lights observed out through out kitchen.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall around pipes of the mop sink2. Covebase missing around floor/wall juncture in expanded kitchen area
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Repeat Three live roaches observed in kitchen. (1- on floor by back door, 1- in ceiling in kitchen)
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. (broken Artic Air freezer and items on top of the walk in cooler)
October 12, 2005Follow-up311Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (walk in cooler and 2 door upright freezer)raw beef over buns and lettuce, raw beef over cooked beef, raw chicken over sauce, raw fish over carrots, chicken over milk-walk in coolerraw beef over mango - chest freezer - CORRECTED
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. (raw beef and chicken stored together in chest freezer)
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (observed on prep tables through out kitchen)
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor by back door.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of products throughout kitchen Aluminum foil observed lining container over the microwave
  • 4-501.11B - The door gasket of the Superior sandwich prep units are damaged.
  • 4-502.13A - Manufacturer containers (country crock containers) were observed reused for the storage of food storage in the walk in cooler.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: utensils and storage container on the shelf across from the 3-vat sink
  • 4-602.12B - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following items had accumulations of grime and debris:1. prep table under the microwave2. white storage shelves in the front of the kitchen
  • 4-903.11A - Boxes of single service containers and paper products were found stored directly on the floor behind the front counter.
  • 43.1-1-5E -
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:handheld mixer
  • 43.1-5-1 - Facility has expanded kitchen area without submitting plans to the health department.
  • 5-204.11A - Critical There is no handwash lavatory in the expanded kitchen portion, preventing routine handwashing by food workers.
  • 5-501.17 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the rest-room.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Several ceiling lights observed out through out kitchen.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall around pipes of the mop sink2. Ceiling tiles missing in some area in the kitchen and expanded kitchen area3. Floor tiles missing/damaged in expanded kitchen area and under prep table by chest freezers
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Two live roaches observed in kitchen. (1- on sandwich prep unit, 1-on Styrofoam coolers, in cardboard box)Gnats/fruit flies observed through out the facility
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. (broken Artic Air freezer and items on top of the walk in cooler)
  • 6-501.12A - The following areas were noted in need of cleaning:1. wall behind steam table and 3-vat sink2. Floor around prep tables in the center of kitchen.
October 03, 2005Routine516Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (walk in cooler and 2 door upright freezer)raw beef over buns and lettuce, raw beef over cooked beef, raw chicken over sauce, raw fish over carrots, chicken over milk-walk in coolerraw beef over mango - chest freezer - CORRECTED
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. (raw beef and chicken stored together in chest freezer)
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (observed on prep tables through out kitchen)
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor by back door.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of products throughout kitchen Aluminum foil observed lining container over the microwave
  • 4-501.11B - The door gasket of the Superior sandwich prep units are damaged.
  • 4-502.13A - Manufacturer containers (country crock containers) were observed reused for the storage of food storage in the walk in cooler.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: utensils and storage container on the shelf across from the 3-vat sink
  • 4-602.12B - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following items had accumulations of grime and debris:1. prep table under the microwave2. white storage shelves in the front of the kitchen
  • 4-903.11A - Boxes of single service containers and paper products were found stored directly on the floor behind the front counter.
  • 43.1-1-5E -
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:handheld mixer
  • 43.1-5-1 - Facility has expanded kitchen area without submitting plans to the health department.
  • 5-204.11A - Critical There is no handwash lavatory in the expanded kitchen portion, preventing routine handwashing by food workers.
  • 5-501.17 - There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the rest-room.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Several ceiling lights observed out through out kitchen.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall around pipes of the mop sink2. Ceiling tiles missing in some area in the kitchen and expanded kitchen area3. Floor tiles missing/damaged in expanded kitchen area and under prep table by chest freezers
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Two live roaches observed in kitchen. (1- on sandwich prep unit, 1-on Styrofoam coolers, in cardboard box)Gnats/fruit flies observed through out the facility
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. (broken Artic Air freezer and items on top of the walk in cooler)
  • 6-501.12A - The following areas were noted in need of cleaning:1. wall behind steam table and 3-vat sink2. Floor around prep tables in the center of kitchen.
October 03, 2005Routine516Details / Comments
  • 3-501.15A - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 4-101.11B - Repeat Grocer's bags were observed being used to stored various meat products in the freezers.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen, several ceiling lights were observed out.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following items areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall in rest-room by basecove and behind mop sink.2. Caulking molding and separating from wall behind the 3-vat sink and around the handsink.3. Several ceiling tiles observed missing and/or damaged in hall leading to rest-room and in the rest-room.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
April 03, 2005Follow-up06Details / Comments
  • 3-501.15A - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 4-101.11B - Repeat Grocer's bags were observed being used to stored various meat products in the freezers.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen, several ceiling lights were observed out.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following items areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall in rest-room by basecove and behind mop sink.2. Caulking molding and separating from wall behind the 3-vat sink and around the handsink.3. Several ceiling tiles observed missing and/or damaged in hall leading to rest-room and in the rest-room.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
April 03, 2005Follow-up06Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration and freezer units.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in freezer units.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat All items in the walk in refrigerator observed holding temperature 47-52F.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food items in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Items are being marked with the date they were prepared.
  • 4-101.11B - Repeat Grocer's bags were observed being used to stored various meat products in the freezers.
  • 4-302.12 - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-501.11A - Walk in refrigerator (47F) was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical Repeat The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: food storage containers being washed at the 3-vat sink.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen, several ceiling lights were observed out.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following items areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall in rest-room by basecove and behind mop sink.2. Caulking molding and separating from wall behind the 3-vat sink and around the handsink.3. Several ceiling tiles observed missing and/or damaged in hall leading to rest-room and in the rest-room.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
March 31, 2005Follow-up57Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration and freezer units.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in freezer units.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat All items in the walk in refrigerator observed holding temperature 47-52F.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food items in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Items are being marked with the date they were prepared.
  • 4-101.11B - Repeat Grocer's bags were observed being used to stored various meat products in the freezers.
  • 4-302.12 - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-501.11A - Walk in refrigerator (47F) was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical Repeat The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: food storage containers being washed at the 3-vat sink.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen, several ceiling lights were observed out.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following items areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall in rest-room by basecove and behind mop sink.2. Caulking molding and separating from wall behind the 3-vat sink and around the handsink.3. Several ceiling tiles observed missing and/or damaged in hall leading to rest-room and in the rest-room.
  • 6-501.114A - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
March 31, 2005Follow-up57Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration and freezer units.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in freezer units.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the chest freezer.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 3-501.13 - Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in standing water.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Raw shell eggs and fried fish cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food items in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-101.11B - Repeat Grocer's bags were observed being used to stored various meat products in the freezers.
  • 4-101.19A - Corrected During Inspection A wooden spoon is used as a food contact surface.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of items through out kitchen
  • 4-204.112B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the walk in refrig
  • 4-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection There are no stoppers for 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of various food items.Cardboard boxes observed being reused to store various items.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Pots and bowls on the bottom shelf of storage rack across from the 3 vat sink.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: food storage containers being washed at the 3-vat sink.
  • 4-903.11B - Clean food storage bowls were not found stored in a position that allows for air-drying.
  • 5-501.17 - Repeat There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the employee's rest-room.
  • 6-201.16B - Ceiling tiles in the rest-room observed to be absorbent.
  • 6-202.14 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen, several ceiling lights were observed out.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following items areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall in rest-room by basecove and behind mop sink.2. Caulking molding and separating from wall behind the 3-vat sink and around the handsink.3. Several ceiling tiles observed missing and/or damaged in hall leading to rest-room and in the rest-room.
  • 6-501.114A - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12A - The following areas are noted in need of cleaning:1. Walls around 3 vat sink.2. Entire kitchen floor, including under and between equipment.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-201.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of WD40 are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items on storage shelf.
March 25, 2005Routine918Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration and freezer units.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in freezer units.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the chest freezer.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 3-501.13 - Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in standing water.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chicken hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Raw shell eggs and fried fish cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food items in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-101.11B - Repeat Grocer's bags were observed being used to stored various meat products in the freezers.
  • 4-101.19A - Corrected During Inspection A wooden spoon is used as a food contact surface.
  • 4-202.16 - Milk crate(s) found used for the following:elevation of items through out kitchen
  • 4-204.112B - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the walk in refrig
  • 4-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection There are no stoppers for 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of various food items.Cardboard boxes observed being reused to store various items.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Pots and bowls on the bottom shelf of storage rack across from the 3 vat sink.
  • 4-702.11 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: food storage containers being washed at the 3-vat sink.
  • 4-903.11B - Clean food storage bowls were not found stored in a position that allows for air-drying.
  • 5-501.17 - Repeat There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the employee's rest-room.
  • 6-201.16B - Ceiling tiles in the rest-room observed to be absorbent.
  • 6-202.14 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
  • 6-303.11C - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the kitchen, several ceiling lights were observed out.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following items areas are not maintained in good repair:1. Hole in wall in rest-room by basecove and behind mop sink.2. Caulking molding and separating from wall behind the 3-vat sink and around the handsink.3. Several ceiling tiles observed missing and/or damaged in hall leading to rest-room and in the rest-room.
  • 6-501.114A - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12A - The following areas are noted in need of cleaning:1. Walls around 3 vat sink.2. Entire kitchen floor, including under and between equipment.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-201.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of WD40 are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items on storage shelf.
March 25, 2005Routine918Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - 1. Hole observed in wall behind mop sink.2. Handsink loose from wall in kitchen.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical Cups without handles being used to scoop items out of bulk food containers.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers. (OIL)
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Soup (104F) and cabbage (47F) cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) taco meat and cabbage in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.1. Raw fish over produce in walk in refrig.2. Raw shell eggs over sauces in sandwich prep.
  • 6-303.11C - Ceiling lights observed out in kitchen.
  • 5-501.17 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 4-901.11A - Plastic food storage containers were not found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 3-501.14A - Critical Soup noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 6-202.14 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of wiping cloth sanitizer are not properly labeled.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the artic chest freezer.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Cold water at 3-vat sink will not cut off.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of taco meat and sauces.
  • 3-305.12B - Food storage in toilet rooms
  • 4-101.11B - 1. Cardboard being used to separate food items in chest freezer and lining shelf in walk in refrigerator.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezers.
November 01, 2004Routine711Details / Comments
  • 5-501.116B - Grease trap was observed(smell) in need of cleaning
  • 6-201.16A - Observed a ceiling tile missing above the food prep area.
  • 2-401.11A - Critical An employee was observed eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 4-601.11B - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: Sautee pan.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.16A - Critical Beef tamales hot holding at improper temperatures - 127degrees.
September 29, 2003Follow-up34Details / Comments
  • 6-404.11 - Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area. Dented cans on walk-in storage shelves
  • 4-402.11A - Steam table is it installed with closely abutting surfaces to minimize the need for cleaning.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-501.16A - Critical Chicken (112- 130 F) hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 6-202.11A - Lights bulb(s) in the GE upright freezer is not covered by a protective shielding.
  • 6-501.12A - Floors and walls in the kitchen under equipment noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-101.19A - A long handled wooden spatula is used as a food contact surface.
  • 3-304.12 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between use. Tongs laid in ready to eat food item.
  • 2-301.12A - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed.
  • 7-201.11B - Critical Containers of bug spray are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use, on prep counter
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Open drinking containers stored on prep counter which may contaminate food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 4-502.13A - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of various food items.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate lighting was noted in the hood system.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) beef in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-501.11A - Sandwich prep unit holding at 57 F was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: General Electric upright freezer.
  • 6-305.11B - Repeat Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions. Purses and other personal items were found on food storage shelving.
  • 2-301.15 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or in a mop sink.
  • 43.1-1-5A - Critical Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food items for a salad.
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Creamers in sandwich prep unit (57 F) cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the chest freezer, or sandwich prep unit.
  • 3-304.13 - Linens in contact with tortillas in cooler.
  • 5-205.11B - The handwash station at the warewashing area is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 5-205.15B - Cold water valve at hand sink is not operable
  • 2-102.11J - Critical The person in charge failed to explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
  • 2-103.11I - Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
  • 6-501.16 - No mop rack installed in mop sink area
September 03, 2003Routine1020Details / Comments

August 28, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The permit holder has complied with the following directives agreed upon at the informal conference held on August 18, 2009:
Observed employees using proper utensils when handling RTE foods (gloves, deli paper).
Observed food being stored properly according to temperature.
Observed food being stored properly with no raw food being stored above RTE food.
Observed charts on proper food storage posted on all coolers and freezers.
Observed prepared foods properly labeled with the date that it was prepared and the date as to which it expires.
This inspection finds that you are in compliance with the requirements outlined in the Informal Conference Letter. No further enforcement action is required. The food establishment shall return to normal inspection frequency.

July 27, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection to determine compliance with the requirements of a Notice of Violation issued on July 16, 2009.
The violations cited as repeat observations indicate noncompliance with the requirements of the Notice of Violation at the time of this inspection. The violations were present at the beginning of the inspection and will require further enforcement action.
This inspection report and supporting documentation will be reviewed by the Health Department. You will be notified in writing of possible further enforcement action.
The following violations associated with foodborne illness risk factors and public health interventions were observed during today's inspection; however, these violations are not related to the enforcement proceedings:
1. 3-301.11(A) - Prevent Contamination of Food by Handwashing: Food employee failed to wash his or her hands prior to engaging in food preparation, after taking off gloves and before putting on new gloves.
Corrective Action: All food employees shall be washing their hands prior to putting on new gloves.
2. 3-304.11(A)-(B) - Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils That Are Cleaned & Sanitized or with Single-Service/Single-Use Articles: Observed knife rinsed, not washed or sanitized and used to cut a plantain.
Corrective Action: Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
3. 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41F or less: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Observed chicken at 63F, queso at 82F, beans and cheese at 82F and pork and cheese at 79F.
Corrective Action: Potentially hazardous food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control".

July 14, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to verify the walk in was holding phf at 41F. The walk in was holding phf at 41F.
A follow up will be conducted on or about August 11, 2009 to ensure that the critical violations have been corrected.

July 13, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today’s inspection was to conduct a routine inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
This information was shared with your facility at the April 7, 2009 and the December 18, 2008 inspections. Please review and follow the enclosed information shared with the PIC in Spanish and English:
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 135F
HOLDING: Hot 135F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-135F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
Always wear gloves or use other suitable utensils such as, tongs or deli tissue, when handling ready-to-eat food. Minimize bare hand contact with non-ready-to-eat food as well.
COOLING PROCEDURE:
Cool foods from 135F to 70 F within 2 hours and then 70F to 41F or below with in 4 hours (for a total of 6 hours). Use shallow pans which are no more than three inches deep. Loosely cover foods to vent and when fully cooled cover securely.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot water heater: AO Smith 137-80
Grease trap cleaning: weekly
Vent hood cleaning: cleaned 3.2009; filters cleaned weekly
Pest Control service: every 2 weeks
Consumer Advisory: not in place
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

April 07, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a Critical Procedures inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
In addition to the following violations documented above, the following violations associated with foodborne illness risk factors and public health interventions were noted:
4-501.11(A) The Beverage Air 3 glass sliding door refrigerator is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less. Until this unit can hold food at 41F or less do not store food in it. Please fax a repair invoice to my attention within 10 days.
Literature on cooling methods and hot and cold holding methods were shared with the PIC, in Spanish.
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 135F
HOLDING: Hot 135F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-135F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
Always wear gloves or use other suitable utensils such as, tongs or deli tissue, when handling ready-to-eat food. Minimize bare hand contact with non-ready-to-eat food as well.
COOLING PROCEDURE:
Cool foods from 135F to 70 F within 2 hours and then 70F to 41F or below with in 4 hours (for a total of 6 hours). Use shallow pans which are no more than three inches deep. When fully cooled cover.
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

December 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today’s inspection was to conduct a routine inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management WAS NOT aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Additionally, the person in charge was NOT able to name the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses which are required to be reported to the Health Department. Information on the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses, in Spanish, was left with the PIC to post. Additionally, the Employee IIlness flowchart was provided to the PIC.
Information was given to the PIC, in Spanish, on cooling methods, hand washing and the proper procedure for setting up and using the 3-vat sink.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
Hot water heater:A.O. Smith 137-80
Grease trap cleaning: weekly
Vent hood cleaning: cleaned September 2008; filters cleaned weekly
Pest Control service:every 2 weeks
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

March 10, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violation: 3-701.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The tamales are beyond the 7 day use by date of March 8, 2008.
A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. Tamales discarded.
Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to verify the correction of the critical violations. The food in the walk in was marked with the use by date, but the tamales should have been discarded on March 8, 2008. Please continue to mark the use by date on all food items made on site or food that is commerically processed. Thank you.

March 04, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a Critical Procedures inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management is NOT aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the person in charge was NOT able to name the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses, which are required to be reported to the Health Department. Information on the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses was left with the CFM to post.
In addition to the following violations documented above, the following violations associated with foodborne illness risk factors and public health interventions were noted:
1. 2-401.11(A) Drinking with uncovered beverage containers while in the kitchen. Drinks must be in covered containers.
2. 4-302.12(A) The Superior prep refrigerator did not have a thermometer in it. All cold holding equipment must have a thermometer located in the warmest position.
3. 6-501.16 Mops are not stored in upright position. Mops should always be stored in upright position.
4. 3-305.11(A)(3) Ketchup packets, utensils, and cans of food stored on milk crates. Packets of salt and a heavy duty blender were stored on the floor. Food or utensils should be stored on approved shelving at least 6 inches off of the floor.
5. 6-202.15(A)(1)(3) Back door propped open with no screen door present. If you would like to leave the back door open you must install a screen door, without any cracks or openings, to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
6. 6-501.11 The caulking, above the 3-vat sink, is partially missing and the remainder is moldy. Clean and recaulk above the 3-vat sink. Additionally, a ceiling tile is missing above the 3-vat sink. Replace the ceiling tile.
7.3-307.11 A potted Poinsetta was in the kitchen. Do not store any potted plants in the kitchen.
8. 4-101.17 A slab of wood was observed leveling out one side of the legs of the meat slicer and fragment of cardboard under the leg on the other side. These absorbent materials are not allowed in the kitchen area.
9. 3-304.12 Tongs were present on the front of the Superior stove. These food contact surface can easily be brushed by an employee's clothing. Place these tongs were they are protected from contamination.
10.43.1-1-5F Non-NSF equipment was observed in the kitchen - Cuisinart mini-prep and Hamilton Beach hand mixer. Remove these items, only NSF equipment is allowed in a commercial kitchen.
11.4-501.11A Both Artic Air freezer lids were damaged - missing their insulation and the freezer farthest from the walk in did not close properly. Replace both of these freezer lids.
12.4-302.12 A thermometer could not be produced to take the temperature of food. Obtain a thermometer so employees can frequently take the temperature of food to ensure that it is safely cooked or cooled.
Hot water heater: A.O. Smith 137-80
Grease trap cleaning: weekly
Vent hood cleaning: cleaned January 2008 due July 2008; filters cleaned weekly
Pest Control service: every 15 days
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

June 12, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations:

June 12, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Based on sanitizing and cleaning and based on absence of pests after pest control treatment the facility is reopened. Follow all corrective actions in report earlier today. Thank you.

June 07, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The facility is closed until sanitation is improved and insects are eradicated. please clean entire kitchen particularly around compartment sink and in areas where bugs are located.clean all tables, tops panels of white freezers, all areas where food preparation is taking place especially steel tables. clean all floors under shelves and around stove and refrigerators to remove food particles. I observed pieces of food around floors near compartment sink. find any hard to reach areas where bugs are finding harborage and clean before pest control arrrives. call number provided to reinspect facility.

January 30, 2007 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an inspection in response to a complaint at the above named establishment. Complainant staes that they found roaches in sandwich.
Pest control service is done twice a month, last service was done on Jan. 11, 2007. However live activity of roaches was observed during inspection. Food containers and utensils are stored directly on the floor. Several food containers were found uncovered in dry storage area.
The complaint is confirmed and closed.

December 15, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.

June 13, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Equipment temperatures:
Hot water @ handsink 131F; Superior 3 dr prep - 37F, Hot water @ 3-vat 102F, Walk-in cooler 41F,
This visit was made to conduct a critical procedures inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining violations must be corrected immediately.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services every 2 weeks. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 140F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
6. Water heater is A O Smith, BT 80 104, 76,000 BTU.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

June 13, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Equipment temperatures:
Hot water @ handsink 131F; Superior 3 dr prep - 37F, Hot water @ 3-vat 102F, Walk-in cooler 41F,
This visit was made to conduct a critical procedures inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining violations must be corrected immediately.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services every 2 weeks. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 140F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
6. Water heater is A O Smith, BT 80 104, 76,000 BTU.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

October 12, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. All critical violations have been addressed. Facility received pest control treatment on 10/12/05. Three live roaches were observed during today's visit. It was recommended that facility next treatment be a fogging.
2. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/raw pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
3. Owner from the facility must appear at the Health Department tomorrow moring to discuss the expanded kitchen with someone from plan review.
4. All remaining violations should be corrected within 30 days.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations, may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

October 12, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. All critical violations have been addressed. Facility received pest control treatment on 10/12/05. Three live roaches were observed during today's visit. It was recommended that facility next treatment be a fogging.
2. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/raw pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
3. Owner from the facility must appear at the Health Department tomorrow moring to discuss the expanded kitchen with someone from plan review.
4. All remaining violations should be corrected within 30 days.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations, may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

October 03, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on or about 10/13/05.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services every 2 weeks. Cockroach and gnats activity/evidence noted today.
5. Hot water heater is same as file.
6. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations, may result in additional corrective action being taken.***
It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef/raw pork
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
If needed, in Spanish it is as follows:
ESTANTE SUPERIOR: la comida precocinada y la comida que es lista para comer (como vegetales)
SEGUNDO ESTANTE: Mariscos crudo y huevos
TERCER ESTANTE: Carne cruda
ESTANTE INFERIOR: Pollo crudo

October 03, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on or about 10/13/05.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services every 2 weeks. Cockroach and gnats activity/evidence noted today.
5. Hot water heater is same as file.
6. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations, may result in additional corrective action being taken.***
It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef/raw pork
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
If needed, in Spanish it is as follows:
ESTANTE SUPERIOR: la comida precocinada y la comida que es lista para comer (como vegetales)
SEGUNDO ESTANTE: Mariscos crudo y huevos
TERCER ESTANTE: Carne cruda
ESTANTE INFERIOR: Pollo crudo

April 03, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. All critical violations must be corrected.
2. All remaining violations must be corrected with in 30 days.
3. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
4. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness.

April 03, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. All critical violations must be corrected.
2. All remaining violations must be corrected with in 30 days.
3. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
4. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness.

March 31, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. Several violations remain uncorrected.
2. A follow up inspection will be conducted on 4/4/05, at which time all critical violations must be corrected>
3. Walk in refrig. is not maintaining temp. below 41F and all food products were found to be 47-52F. All potentially hazardous items should be discarded.
It is also recommended that facility discard all meat products for butcher portion of business, this recommendation has been conveyed to Virginia Department of Agriculture.
4. Facility will temporaily use 3 door reach in refrig, used to hold beer, in the middle of the store to hold food for the carry out operation. This cooler must contain a sign notifying customer that the items contained inside are not for sale.

March 31, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow up inspection, please review the following:
1. Several violations remain uncorrected.
2. A follow up inspection will be conducted on 4/4/05, at which time all critical violations must be corrected>
3. Walk in refrig. is not maintaining temp. below 41F and all food products were found to be 47-52F. All potentially hazardous items should be discarded.
It is also recommended that facility discard all meat products for butcher portion of business, this recommendation has been conveyed to Virginia Department of Agriculture.
4. Facility will temporaily use 3 door reach in refrig, used to hold beer, in the middle of the store to hold food for the carry out operation. This cooler must contain a sign notifying customer that the items contained inside are not for sale.

March 25, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection, please review the following:
1. Several violations, including critical violations remain to be corrected and must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on 4/1/2005.
2. Several violations are REPEAT VIOLATIONS and must be corrected immediately. Failure to correct and maintain "REPEAT VIOLATIONS" may result and additional corrective action to be taken.
3. Facility receives routine pest control service monthly. No activity observed today.
4. Grease trap is cleaned weekly.
Water heater: AO SMITH BT00104 76,000 BTU

March 25, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a routine inspection, please review the following:
1. Several violations, including critical violations remain to be corrected and must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on 4/1/2005.
2. Several violations are REPEAT VIOLATIONS and must be corrected immediately. Failure to correct and maintain "REPEAT VIOLATIONS" may result and additional corrective action to be taken.
3. Facility receives routine pest control service monthly. No activity observed today.
4. Grease trap is cleaned weekly.
Water heater: AO SMITH BT00104 76,000 BTU

November 01, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during the inspection.
2. All remaining violations must be corrected before the next routine inspection.
3. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-140F too long.
4. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness.
5. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly. No activity/evidence noted today.
6. Grease trap is cleaned weekly.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.
LaKeesha Butler
Environmental Health Specialist
Fairfax County Health Department
Food Safety Section
lakeesha.butler@fairfaxcounty.gov
(w) 703.246.8426

September 29, 2003 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of the inspection today was a followup to a routine inspection conducted on September 3, 2003.
All items from the routine inspection have been corrected.

September 03, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's inspection was to conduct a routine inspection.
The current Certified Food Manager shall obtain a CFM card from Experior Assessments. A valid card must be presented in ten (10) days.
The third compartment of the warewashing sink is indirectly plumbed to a floor sink. Any and all grease laden waste shall be directed to the grease trap to prevent waste lines from clogging. Cease all discharge of grease waste into floor sink.
SPU has been defrosted and a temperature check will need to be conducted prior restocking unit. If the unit fails to cool to 41 F or below have the unit serviced and a follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify the cooling nature of the unit.

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