Mimi's Cafe, 21015 Dulles Town Center, Dulles, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mimi's Cafe
Address: 21015 Dulles Town Center, Dulles, Virginia
Phone: (571) 434-0162
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Jul 30, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Turkey Breast hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Items on top level of line cooler cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1780 E - Corrected During Inspection Surfaces of the clean side of the dishmachine drainboard was observed with food debris.
July 30, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 02, 2009Follow-up--Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0960 2 - Repeat The food contact surface of the cutting boards are scored and are no longer a smooth, cleanable surface.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the prep line coolers are not accurate.
  • 1370 - Corrected During Inspection The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
March 31, 2009Routine15Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no operating temperature measuring device located in the drawer coolers.
  • 1570 - Drawer coolers are not adjusted to hold cold foods 41F or colder.
  • 2010 - Corrected During Inspection Clean equipment/utensils were found stored next to the handsink at dishwash area.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Plumbing connections under the handsink at salad prep area are leaking and hot water cannot be checked.
  • 3660 - Establishment operating without a current permit.
December 02, 2008Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical French toast (egg wash) and pancake batter cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0960 2 - Repeat The food contact surface of the cutting boards are badly scored and are not longer cleanable.
  • 0960 2 - Several utensils are in poor shape and are no longer cleanable (cut/burned spatula and dipper scoop without end cap).
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: cutting boards.
  • 3180 - Walls in the dishwash area noted in need of cleaning.
July 23, 2008Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the cutting boards is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1060 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard lining the shelves is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1370 - The warewashing machine is not equipped with a working device to warn of low sanitizer level.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the handsink sink are leaking.
March 25, 2008Routine14Details / Comments
  • 1900 - Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin of the three compartment sink at the bar.
  • 3045 - The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible.
October 18, 2007Routine11Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 24, 2007Pre-Opening00Details / Comments

July 30, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
NOTE: Observed temperature logs for several days. Several temperatures >41F for repeated checks. Please take necessary steps to correct and indicate in log book.

April 02, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Violation # 960-Repair or replace the cutting boards to permit easy cleaning was noted on inspection 3/31/09 and was given 2 weeks for correction.
Discussed concern with ongoing dishwasher maintenance with General Manager.

March 31, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Correct critical item today and all other violations within 2 weeks. Call to report when dishwasher has been repaired.

December 02, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Many breakfast items in cold holding are under time control (7-11 am).
Discussed employee health policy.
see www.loudoun.gov/eh-urban for food establishment permit application
Please monitor servers for bare hand contact with ready to eat foods and retrain as needed.

July 23, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Items cold holding in McCall reachin coolers: Quiche 36.1F, Meatballs 40.2F, Pasta 38.9F, Pilled Chicken 40.3F.
Employee Health Policy Discussed.
Dishwash area to be cleaned today. Cutting boards replaced or resurfaced within the next 2 weeks.

March 25, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Dishwasher not providing chlorine sanitizer and alarm is not working-use 3 basins until repaired (to be repaired today). Also recommend having psi for final rinse checked (15-25 psi).
Salad prep cooler measured at 42 F but food stored inside are <=41F. Monitor cooler (adjusted).
Menu reviewed with manager. Employee Health policy information discussed-implement policy.
Recommend adding a splash guard to counter behind handsink at dishwash area.

October 18, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Recommend ray tech type thermometer for scanning in addition to the metal stem.

August 24, 2007 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Approved for occupancy and permit. Insufficient light in servers area. Provide at least 20 fc . It is less than 10 fc. Provide towel holder @ handsink on the cooking line. Have items completed prior to opening in October.

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