Mr. Dee's, 701 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mr. Dee's
Address: 701 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: May 6, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw beef and raw fish stored over lettuce and tomatoes in the reach in cooler.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the 2 fans on the cook line have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment by the back door.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Container of Home Defense Bug Spray stored with cleaning chemicals. (PIC stated that Bug Spray is only used outdoors and it is not sprayed inside the building. PIC removed Bug Spray for this area.)
May 06, 2009Routine23Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food, such as bread, with bare hands.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda nozzles at drink machine.
November 18, 2008Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food, such as carrots and cabbage, with bare hands, while making cole slaw. (gloves provided)
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda nozzles.
May 05, 2008Follow-up20Details / Comments
  • 0170 - Repeat A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in the 3-compartment sink.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored on food prep table in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food, such as cooked meats, barbecue, lettuce and tomatoes for sandwiches, and hamburger buns with bare hands.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Shell eggs, raw beef, and raw fish stored over produce and pre-cooked barbecue in the reach in cooler.
  • 0570 - REPEAT OBSERVATION Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1750 - REPEAT OBSERVATION Manufacturer containers of mayonnaise were observed reused for the storage of tea and other food items.
  • 1770 A - Critical REPEAT OBSERVATION The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda nozzles and upsplash of soda machine.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Back door is not tight fitting.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Container of 409 cleaner stored with single service items in front service area. Container of ice machine cleaner/delimer stored on top of ice machine and next to single service containers.
April 03, 2008Routine56Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking container stored on food prep table in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. (discarded)
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food, such as French fries, bread, and cooked fish, with bare hands.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Raw fish and shell eggs stored over produce in the reach in cooler.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Containers of cleaning products stored over equipment and utensils above 3-compartment sink.
October 23, 2007Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 0170 - Repeat A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 0220 - Critical Employees are drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food, such as tomatoes and bread, with bare hands.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Back door is not tight fitting.
  • 3170 - Repeat Several ceiling tiles throughout the facility are not maintained in good repair
April 24, 2007Routine25Details / Comments
  • 0140 - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed. Observed employee wash hands at 3-compartment sink with no soap and for less than 20 seconds.
  • 0170 - Repeat A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in the 3-compartment sink adjacent to clean equipment.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0520 - Corrected During Inspection Ketchup and condiment containers stored in the ice machine bin. (removed)
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Wet wiping cloths stored in water without sanitizer.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw fish. Fish thawing in water at 3-compartment sink.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following foods are cold holding at improper temperatures: 1. tomatoes in sandwich prep unit at 47F IT, 2. cole slaw in sandwich prep unit at 46F IT, 3. beef in the sandwich prep unit at 45F IT, 4. breading for fish on counter at 66F ST.
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises. Unused equipment stored outside.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer container of barbecue was observed reused for the storage of cole slaw.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda nozzles.
  • 1800 - Repeat The following nonfood contact surfaces have accumulations of grime and debris: 1. hood, 2. exterior of cooking equipment, 3. prep table shelf under griddle.
  • 2000 - Plastic spoons were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap observed at the bottom of back door.
  • 3170 - Repeat The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: 1. several damaged ceiling tiles throughout the facility, 2. coving unattached from the wall in several areas of facility, including next to cooking equipment and handsink.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Cleaner stored on front counter with single service items. Cleaning supplies stored above clean equipment at 3-compartment sink.
March 20, 2007Routine510Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Sliced cheese at sandwich prep unit at 49'F ST - cold holding at improper temperatures.
April 04, 2006Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed employee touch raw hamburger and then touch hamburger bun without properly washing hands.
  • 0170 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in cooler.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cole slaw in the reach in cooler is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: soda nozzles.
  • 1800 - The following nonfood contact surfaces have accumulations of grime and debris: 1. barbecue cooker, 2. exterior of storage unit next to fryers, 3. hood system, 4. exterior of all refrigeration units.
  • 2000 - Single-service items and equipment were found stored on the floor in the back kitchen area.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3170 - Several broken or missing ceiling tiles in back kitchen area - not maintained in good repair
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3300 - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, including cardboard boxes and unused/broken equipment.
  • 3360 - Critical Containers of Raid bug spray found in the facility. PIC advised that the bug spray is used inside the establishment.
February 23, 2006Routine67Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced cheese - 50 cold holding at improper temperatures. Cheese moved to reach in refrigerator for quick cool down.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of chemicals stored on shelf above 3-compartment sink
April 05, 2005Routine20Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Critical Empoyees must obtain food safety training. Brochure given. Must attend food safety class within 3 months..
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Over stock of cups and single service items. Broken equipment. Sandwich prep unit. Remove/sell.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the interior of the ice machine is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Observed on counters.
  • 1780 - Critical Surfaces of the soda nozzles, food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 0610 - Food stored in a commonly wet location. Small reach-in is leaking. Remove condensation and service unit.
March 11, 2004Routine24Details / Comments
3180 - Gaskets very sticky and in need of cleaning.May 22, 2003Critical Procedures01Details / Comments

May 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed with PIC:
Glove use and handwashing procedures have improved since previous inspections. Ensure that employees continue to properly washing hands at the designated handsink and using gloves, tongs or other utensils to handle ready-to-eat foods.
PIC stated that dispensing utensils for barbecue and other continuous use equipment are cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
Provide the color indicator strip for chlorine test kit so that sanitizer concentrations can be properly monitored.
PIC stated that fish breading is sifted after each use.
Provide a small diameter probe thermometer for taking temperature of thin meats, such as fish and hamburgers.
Facility's food supplier is Richmond Restaurant.
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, PU-prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.

November 18, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed with PIC:
Ensure that wet wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer at the proper concentration when not in use.
If container of commercially prepared barbecue is opened and kept for longer than 24 hours, ensure that the open date or discard by date is marked on the container. Prepared potentially hazardous foods can be kept for 7 days.
Ensure that employees are properly washing hands at the handsink provided.
This inspection was limited to the risk factors that have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. The risk factors include: poor personal hygiene, food from unsafe sources, inadequate cooking, improper holding temperatures, and contaminated equipment.
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, PU-prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.

May 05, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed with PIC:
Ensure that chlorine concentration is at a level between 50-100 ppm at the 3-compartment sink when set up.
Facility is no longer under enforcement.
Abbreviations: PIC-person in charge.

April 03, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed with PIC:
Discontinue the use of soda racks to elevate food. Obtain approved shelving that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable and elevates food 6 inches off the floor.
Facility does not undercook any meats, such as hamburger, therefore, a consumer advisory is not required.
Ensure facility has an employee health policy.
Enforcement Policy: Having 3 or more repeat critical violations or having 10 or more repeat violations resulting from a combination of both critical and non-critical violations, places an establishment under enforcement which can result in revocation of health permit.
The facility has been placed under enforcement and a Notice of Violation was issued and hand delivered.
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.

October 23, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed with PIC:
Ensure that employees are washing hands at the hand sink only and not 3-compartment sink.
Provide gloves, deli tissues, or other utensils to ensure that employees are not handling ready-to-eat foods with bare hands.
Ensure that front and back doors are tight closing to prevent the entry of pests to the facility.
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.
This inspection was limited to demonstration of knowledge, personal hygiene, food source, temperature control, and cross contamination.

April 24, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Ensure that continuous use utensils are cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
Remove foods used in the facility from reach in cooler in front service area so that the public does not have access to this food.
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.

March 20, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed with person in charge:
1. Adjust the temperature of sandwich prep unit so the foods are held at 41F or colder.
2. Breading used for fish can either be held at 41F or colder or sifted every 4 hours to prevent pathogen growth. Breading is not to be held longer than 7 days.
3. Identify and separate foods that are used for personal consumption in refrigeration units.
4. PIC advised that grease from fryers is discarded in personal trash cans located at his residence. Recommend using grease barrels and contacting company to remove grease from premise.
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.
3.

April 04, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.

February 23, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Abbreviations: WIC-walk in cooler, WIF-walk in freezer, PP-pizza prep unit, SP-sandwich prep unit, RIC-reach in cooler, RIF-reach in freezer, ST-surface temperature, IT-internal temperature, PIC-person in charge, HH-hot holding, CH-cold holding.
Facility will be installing a new walk in freezer from Garnett Refrigeration starting the beginning of March.

April 05, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This inspection is limited to: personal hygiene, cross contamination, demonstration of knowledge, temperatures, and food source.
Discussed the following with PIC: removing wooden crates from walk in freezer.

March 11, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Encourage more frequent hand washing. All units operating correctly (good temps observed)

May 22, 2003 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 3180 - Gaskets very sticky and in need of cleaning.
All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
Comments:
Good temperatures. Store well maintained. $40 fee for permit - mail to address on card.

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