0820 A 2 - Critical Potentially hazardous food was observed cold holding at improper temperatures in the RI make unit in the kitchen
0850 - Critical Rice was observed on counter top for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control. The rice was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
Violation: 2190 - Water from the handwashing sink in the kitchen & in the bar was measured at a temperature less than 100F. Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
Comments:
General cleanliness & sanitation is good
February 06, 2009 (Routine)
Violations:
0820 A 1 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Chorizo meat was observed hot holding at improper temperatures. Rapidly reheat the food to 165F and maintain at 135F or above through the hot holding period.
1070 - Observed use of plastic garbage bags as a single-use/single-service food contact material. Discontinue use of the garbage bags as food contact material. Provide single-service and single-use articles that are safe and clean, and will not allow the transfer of colors, odors, or tastes to the food.
3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry. Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
Comments:
Permit Reissued
September 10, 2008 (Routine)
Comments:
Looks Good. No Violations
April 23, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
0820 A 2 - Critical Potentially hazardous food was observed cold holding at improper temperatures in the RI make unit in the kitchen Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. {lower temperature to this unit to< 41 F}
0850 - Critical Rice was observed on counter top for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control. The rice was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time. Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
Comments:
Very clean establishment.
January 31, 2008 (Routine)
Comments:
Provided and discussed the following; 2007 Food code changes, cover letter from EH manager, operator health guide for exclusion and restriction of employee’s, 3 A’s of safe employee health practices, guide for employee’s to identify the top 4 reportable diseases and symptoms, emergency guidelines for food establishments, and the 2008 food handlers training schedule. Permit Issued for New Establishment/Certified to Open.
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