Mount Vernon Deli, 1606 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mount Vernon Deli
Address: 1606 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Virginia
Phone: (703) 836-7909
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: Aug 20, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. August 20, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. July 13, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty with current permit.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-304.11 - Repeat Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive heat. The toaster oven is not placed under the exhaust hood.
March 25, 2009Routine12Details / Comments
  • 3-304.15A4 - Corrected During Inspection Single-use gloves saved for reuse.
  • 6-304.11 - Repeat Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive heat from the toaster oven.
September 24, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food (produce and cooked foods) in the Superior refrigeration unit.
  • 6-304.11 - Ventilation is not provided for toaster oven.
June 17, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 13, 2008Routine00-
  • 3-302.11A1 - Raw animal food (eggs)stored over ready-to-eat (RTE)l food (lettuce) in the reach-in refrigeration unit.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Juices are stored on the floor.
  • 3-602.11A - Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled in accordance with law. Muffins must be labeled.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The ceiling is not maintained in good repair in the dining area near the front window.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Observed live roach on the floor in the prep area during the inspection.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor and walls in the prep area were noted in need of cleaning.
November 05, 2007Routine15Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Repeat Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-304.15A4 - Single-use gloves saved for reuse.
  • 3-501.13A - Improper methods used to thaw lunch meat at room temperature.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The ham and BBQ are cold holding at 49°F and 44°F.
  • 4-501.11B - The paper towel dispenser is damaged.
  • 4-502.13A1 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of lunch meat and sausage.
  • 6-501.11 - The floor in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.12A - The wall in the prep area was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.19 - Toilet room doors are being kept open.
August 07, 2007Routine28Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Raw eggs were cold holding at 57°F.
  • 4-502.13A1 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of produce and lunch meat..
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the self service reach-in refrigerators.
  • 7-202.11 - Corrected During Inspection Containers of Raid were found in the establishment and are not required for the maintenance and operation of the food establishment.
May 03, 2007Routine32Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-304.12A - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed spatula stored on top of a newspaper.
  • 4-501.11A - Observed the Superior prep cooler in disrepair.
January 25, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Critical Repeat There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food (raw eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the Superior refrigeration unit.
  • 6-202.11A - Repeat The light bulbs in the GE freezer were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
October 03, 2006Routine21Details / Comments
6-202.11A - The light bulbs in the G.E. freezer were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.June 29, 2006Routine01Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Critical Repeat There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food (raw chicken) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
March 29, 2006Routine20Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Critical Repeat There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the milk cooler and freezer.
September 23, 2005Routine11Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The food establishment serves food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens and failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the G.E. freezer and milk cooler.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris: shelves near the air-conditioning unit.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • 6-501.11 - Physical structure is not maintained in good repair: caulking is deteriorated at the handsink.
March 30, 2005Routine24Details / Comments
  • 2-101.11 - Critical The Person in Charge was not available at the time of inspection.
  • 4-204.112D - The temperature measuring device located in freezer and display refrigerator that contains milk is not easily readable.
  • 3-304.12A - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 6-201.11 - Food (crackers, sweet & Low, grits, potato chips, coffee and salt) being stored in basement in violation of food permit.The (floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, or ceilings) are not designed, constructed, or installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 4-501.11A - Sandwich unit 49F.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Ham in sandwich unit 45F.
  • 3-501.18A2 - Critical The sliced meat/cheese is not labeled with a "discard by," "consume by," or "sell by" date.
  • 5-205.11A - The handwashing facility located at the food prep area is blocked by a food prep table, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 6-501.11 - Duct tape used to cover electrical cord on floor.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Repeat Single-service items stored in open containers in basement in violation of food permit.
  • 4-302.12B - The food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe.
September 23, 2004Routine38Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Eggs cold holding at 55F on counter.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor, cardboard box storing food under slicer.
  • 5-501.11 - Repeat The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable, using milkcrates and coke crates as shelves.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Single-service boxes found open in basement where were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
March 12, 2004Routine25Details / Comments
3-501.16A2 - Critical Eggs on counter 50F.November 20, 2003Routine10Details / Comments
  • 3-501.13A - Improper methods used to thaw bacon.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw hamburger stored above readty-to-eat food in True refrigerator.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Ham cold holding at 50F in top part of sandwich unit.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2-301.15 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or in a mop sink.
  • 6-102.11C - The outdoor storage area surfaces for refuse, recyclables, or returnables were not of the materials specified under 5-501.11 and 5-501.12.
  • 5-501.11 - The outdoor refuse container is stored on material that is not smooth, durable, sloped to drain.
  • 6-201.12A - Electric cords on floor at door to food prep area.
  • 6-202.14 - The toilet room is not provided with a self-closing door. There is a self-closure on the toilet door but it stays in the open position.
August 04, 2003Routine18Details / Comments

August 20, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Visited the establishment to conduct a follow up inspection of the prep cooler. Operator had not used the cooler and recently fixed it for use. Upon today's inspection, the prep cooler was observed at 39F: ham 40F, cut tomatoes 39F, cheese 37F, turkey 39F.

July 13, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Visited the establishment to conduct a follow up inspection regarding the prep cooler. Upon today's inspection, the operator was using the prep cooler to store non potentially hazardous foods, such as pickles, bread, lettuce, and onions. All potentially hazardous foods were observed stored in the 2-door upright Superior cooler (ambient tmep 35F). The prep cooler in question was holding its ambient temp at 50f. The operator stated that she will fix the prep cooler within 2 weeks.

March 25, 2009 (Routine)


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September 24, 2008 (Routine)


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June 17, 2008 (Routine)


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November 05, 2007 (Routine)


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May 03, 2007 (Routine)


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January 25, 2007 (Routine)


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October 03, 2006 (Routine)


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June 29, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 6-202.11A - The light bulbs in the G.E. freezer were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

March 29, 2006 (Routine)


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September 23, 2005 (Routine)


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March 30, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note: Eggs are cooked-to-order. Consumer Advisory is needed on the menu/board/placard.

September 23, 2004 (Routine)


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March 12, 2004 (Routine)


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November 20, 2003 (Routine)


Violation: 3-501.16A2 - Critical Eggs on counter 50F.
Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Comments:
Open box of single-service items stored in basement, only store drinks and unopened boxes of single-service items.

August 04, 2003 (Routine)


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