Mojo's, 733 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mojo's
Address: 733 West Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: Aug 3, 2009

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  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw Ground Beef cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Lasagna, Half & Half, Marinara Sauce, Tuna Salad, and Sliced Ham cold holding at improper temperatures
August 03, 2009Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Sliced Ham, Chicken Salad and Tuna Salad cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Pasta Salad, Sliced Tomato and Feta Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Container of sanitizing solution for wipecloths observed stored in a pan on the steam table.
May 04, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: Knife rack and knives in prep kitchen.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has an accumulation of dust and grime: Fan of walk in refrigerator.
  • 3320 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chemical spray bottle (window cleaner) observed without a label.
January 28, 2009Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Bulk flour container was unlabeled..
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pasta salad and sliced tomatoes in the sandwich prep reach-in refrigerator was cold held at improper temperatures
  • 1570 - Corrected During Inspection Knife on the knife rack in the take out kitchen was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The lids of the bulk food containers had an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - Floor in the take out area, especially in hard-to-reach areas, had an accumulation of grime and debris.
October 16, 2008Routine14Details / Comments
  • 1770 A - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:- Soft drink holsters and nozzles in the bar- Dishwasher trays- Utensil bin with spatulas
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the chest freezer top exterior surface, and can opener had an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the Prep Kitchen area: bank of florescent light tubes were burned out.
July 16, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
  • 3170 - Ceiling over the stove and wall next to the flat grill in the prep kitchen are not maintained in good repair
April 16, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the chest freezer is damaged. .
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the baking pans is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station at the prep kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 2890 - Light tubes in the kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant (light shield is broken).
January 23, 2008Routine04Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the chest freezer is damaged.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration at 3-compartment sink.
  • 1770 B - Corrected During Inspection Observed an accumulation of mold in the interior of ice machine.
October 25, 2007Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Lasagna in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Repeat South Bend oven was observed in a state of disrepair (maintenance panel missing).
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the door gasket to the Roper reach in freezer has an accumulation of grime and debris.
July 26, 2007Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Sliced bologna and raw hamburger were cold held at improper temperature.
  • 1260 - Repeat A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the Bar. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 1570 - South Bend oven in Pantry kitchen was missing maintenance access panels on the bottom of equipment.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the door gasket to the Delfield reach in refrigerator, interior surfaces of the Holiday reach in freezer and bracket to the can open in the pantry kitchen has an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodent, a gap was noted in back door..
May 01, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
  • 1260 - A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the bar. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
  • 1570 - One door gasket on the 3-door True refrigerated prep. unit is broken, damaged.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: - doors & door gaskets of the True 3-door refrigerated prep. unit.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the exhaust hood filters in the prep. kitchen as well as 2 hood filters over the fryer & char-grill have an accumulation of grease & dust..
  • 2750 - Heavy accumulation of grease observed on lids to three grease barrrels.
  • 3180 - Floors adjacent to walls in main kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Plastic spray bottle containing bleach & water not properly labeled.
February 16, 2007Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the sandwich refrigerator..
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) meats in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener, dishwasher,interior of small refrigerator at the back door, flat top grill, slotted grill.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the warewash table beside dishwasher and exhaust filters system inboth kitchen has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the Prep kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
July 21, 2006Routine41Details / Comments
  • 1330 - There is no data plate on the warewashing machine.
  • 1570 - Repeat door gaskets on True refrigerator and interior light blown out was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along thefood preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2660 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in thefood preparation area. Less than 10 ft. candles noted in the walk-in refrigerator.
February 09, 2006Follow-up05Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) meat in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Repeat door gaskets on True refrigerator and interior light blown out was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along thefood preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the shelving in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ice machine, slotted grill, flat top grill, can opener, dishwazsher, small freezer interior at rear doorto main kitchen.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the walk-in refrigerator air circualtion screens, exhaust hood system in main kitchen and prep kitchen, wall behind cooking equipment an dwarewash area , grease deposits on ceiling adjacent to exhaust hood has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in thefood preparation area. Less than 10 ft. candles noted in the walk-in refrigerator.
February 07, 2006Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0960 2 - Corrected During Inspection The food contact surface of the cardboard used to line 2 shelves of glass-doored reach-in refrigeration unit is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: behind plastic shield mounted to base of slicer.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located in the back kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
May 10, 2005Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0380 - Critical Cans containing kidney beans and sweet corn are rusted.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0960 2 - Two plastic dishmachine racks are worn & blackened with dirt.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the walk-in refrigerator is (missing, damaged).
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: Inside 3-door low boy refrigeration unit.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the grate covering the compressor of the automatic ice machine has accumulations of grime and debris.
December 16, 2004Routine15Details / Comments
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: True refrigerator
July 01, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3330 - Critical Spray bottle containing a blue liquid cleaning agent is unlabeled.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of @HAZARDOUS PRODUCT@ are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
March 17, 2004Routine21Details / Comments
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: inside surfaces of Amana microwave oven.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
October 16, 2003Routine11Details / Comments

August 03, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Additional food temperatures taken from the Victory refrigerated prep. unit: Bleu Cheese 41 degrees fahrenheit, Sliced Tomato 40 degrees fahrenheit, Pasta Salad 39 degrees fahrenheit.

May 04, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


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January 28, 2009 (Routine)


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October 16, 2008 (Routine)


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July 16, 2008 (Routine)


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April 16, 2008 (Routine)


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January 23, 2008 (Routine)


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October 25, 2007 (Routine)


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July 26, 2007 (Routine)


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Discussed food safety risk control factors with PIC.

May 01, 2007 (Routine)


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Discussed food safety risk control factors and employee health policy with PIC.

February 16, 2007 (Routine)


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EHS gave invoice & application for renewal of permit to PIC.

July 21, 2006 (Routine)


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February 09, 2006 (Follow-up)


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February 07, 2006 (Routine)


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May 10, 2005 (Routine)


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December 16, 2004 (Routine)


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July 01, 2004 (Routine)


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March 17, 2004 (Routine)


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October 16, 2003 (Routine)


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