Olive Garden, 1631 Ring Road, Chesapeake, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Olive Garden
Address: 1631 Ring Road, Chesapeake, Virginia
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: Sep 14, 2009

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  • 0470 - Critical THE CORD AND ENTIRE THERMOMETER UNIT WAS SUBMERSED IN THE NOODLES DURING THE COOLING PROCESS.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat The PREPARED NOODLES IN THE DRAWER ON THE COOK'S LINE ARE subject to contamination. CONTAINER IS OVERFILLED CAUSING THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE UPPER DRAWER TO CROSS CONTAMINATE.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw fruits and vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: SUNKIST MACHINE STORED ON UPPER SHELF.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: SKEWERS AND CAN OPENER.
  • 1450 - WALK IN FREEZER AND THE TALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. SHAKERS.
  • 0570 - WIPING BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the WOODEN SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND SHED ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1570 - The door gasket to the HOT HOLDING UNITS is in poor repair.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, CORNERS AND AREAS AROUND HINGES ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE SURFACES OF THE PLATE WARMING UNIT.
  • 3170 - LIGHT BULB IN THE STORAGE ROOM is not maintained in good repair
September 14, 2009Routine27Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical SERVERS OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER UNLOADING SOILED DISHES AND MAKING THE SALADS, SERVING DRINKS AND FOOD.
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat The COOKED NOODLES, PASTA, ALL CONTAINERS ABOVE THE BURNERS OF SAUCES, AND SOUPS ARE OVERSTOCKED IN THE COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS CAUSING POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS.
  • 0510 - THE OUTER LEAFS OF THE HEAD WERE REMOVED AND THE HEAD CUT UP WITHOUT WASHING AND SEVERAL OTHER VEGETABLES INCLUDING LEAFY GREENS PARTIALLY AND QUICKLY RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER BUT NOT PROPERLY WASHED.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection DIPPER WELL FAUCET WAS TURNED OFF.
  • 0580 - EMPLOYEE CUTTING VEGETABLES OBSERVED USING GLOVED HAND TO PUSH DOWN ON THE WET GARBAGE IN THE TRASH CAN TO MAKE MORE ROOM AND THEN PRECEEDED TO CUT VEGETABLES WITH SOILED GLOVE.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical ALL FOODS IN THE THREE DRAWER PASTA UNIT cold holding at improper temperatures. UNIT WAS FOUND UNPLUGGED.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN CLOSETS AND SHED ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1180 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the ICE CREAM UNIT is not accurate.
  • 1570 - FLIPPED OVER COFFEE CUP USED AS A LEG SUPPORT ON THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE SOUTH SERVERS STATION, FLIPPED OVER FOOD PANS USED TO KEEP THE WIPING BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR, AND THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET IS DAMAGED.
  • 1580 - SEVERAL OF THE SMALL PORTABLE cutting boards ARE scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: KNIVES HANGING ON THE WALL MOUNTED MAGNETIC BAR, CASEROLE DISHES UNDER THE PREP TABLE, SEVERAL PLATES, PANS, AND CAN OPENER.
  • 1770 B - Repeat Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: BURNERS AND SEVERAL SHEET TRAYS.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, CARTS, BREAD TRAYS, INSIDE THE ICE CREAM UNIT, INSIDE THE HOT PLATE WARMER, AND INSIDE THE PERLICK UNIT.
  • 1830 - Corrected During Inspection Soiled items were observed loaded into the warewashing machine improperly.
  • 2000 - Clean LONG FORKS AND ICE BUCKETS were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2740 - Repeat ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE COLLECTION UNIT AND DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE AND trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3170 - Repeat SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS IN THE EXHUAST HOOD SYSTEM is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Repeat FLOORS ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS, IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, FLOOR IN THE WALK IN UNITS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3270 - ALL STORAGE CLOSETS INSIDE THE RESTAURANT AND THE SHED OUTSIDE ARE CLUTTERED AND HAVE EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR PROVIDING harborage FOR PEST.
  • 3490 - Corrected During Inspection PERSONAL GEAR STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE.
  • 3660 - Repeat Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public. PERMIT CURRENTLY HANGS IN A COVE INSIDE THE BAR AREA.
June 05, 2009Routine420Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat INSERT PAN OF NOODLES IN THE 6 DRAWER UNIT WAS OVERSTOCKED CAUSING THE NOODLES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE SOILED UPPER INSIDE SURFACE AND THE FRAME OF THE UNIT.
  • 0690 - Corrected During Inspection EMPLOYEES WERE IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING UP THE COOK'S LINE AND PLACING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT OUT WHILE A MECHANIC WAS STANDING ON THE COUNTER WORKING OVERHEAD. LADDER, TOOLS, AND REMOVED CEILING TILES HAD CROSS CONTAMINATED THE ENTIRE AREA.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the WOODEN SHELVES IN THE STORAGE SHED AND CLOSET ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the THREE DRAWER UNIT AND ICE CREAM UNIT.
  • 1570 - Repeat MASKING TAPE IS USED ON THE ENDS OF THE BAG HOLDER STANDS.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: NUMEROUS DISHES THROUGHOUT THE AREAS, CASEROLE DISHES, AND SALAD TONGS,
  • 1770 B - Repeat Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: LARGE SHEET TRAYS AND CASEROLE DISHES.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, TRAYS AND CRATES USED TO SUPPORT SEASONING CONTAINERS, AND CRATE CARTS.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Containers ABOVE THE BURNERS on the COOK'S line NOT EMPTIED AND CLEANED DAILY.
  • 2740 - Repeat Litter observed adjacent to the GREASE refuse container BEHIND THE SHED outside the facility.
  • 3180 - Repeat FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER EQUIPMENT noted in need of cleaning. ALL FLOORS ARE WET.
  • 3660 - Repeat Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
March 30, 2009Follow-up39Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical DISHWASHER failed to wash his hands BETWEEN LOADING SOILED DISHES AND PUTTING AWAY CLEAN DISHES.
  • 0470 - Critical INSERT PAN OF NOODLES IN THE 6 DRAWER UNIT WAS OVERSTOCKED CAUSING THE NOODLES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE SOILED UPPER INSIDE SURFACE AND THE FRAME OF THE UNIT.
  • 0470 - Critical THERMOMETER USED TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF COOKED NOODLES WAS FULLY IMMERSED INTO THE NOODLES INCLUDING PART OF THE CORD.
  • 0470 - Critical BOX OF UNWASHED VEGETABLE PLACED ONTO THE PREP SURFACE WITH PREPARED VEGETABLES.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers. SHAKERS.
  • 0610 - Repeat SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN UNIT, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSETS/SHED.
  • 0810 - Food containers for cooling food are arranged so as not allow for maximum heat transfer. BUTTER BASIL SAUCE TIGHTLY COVERED IN THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DRAWER UNIT cold holding at improper temperatures. UNIT WAS FOUND UNPLUGGED.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the WOODEN SHELVES IN THE STORAGE SHED AND CLOSET ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the THREE DRAWER UNIT AND ICE CREAM UNIT.
  • 1570 - MASKING TAPE IS USED ON THE ENDS OF THE BAG HOLDER STANDS AND ONE HOT HOLDING UNIT HANDLE IS LOOSE..
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: NUMEROUS DISHES THROUGHOUT THE AREAS, PANS, BOWLS, CASEROLE DISHES, KNIVES STORED ON THE WALL MOUNTED MAGNETIC BOARD, AND SALAD TONGS,
  • 1770 B - Repeat Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: LARGE SHEET TRAYS AND CASEROLE DISHES.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, SHELVES OF THE STORAGE UNITS IN THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR, CAN OPENER BRACKET, TRAYS AND CRATES USED TO SUPPORT SEASONING CONTAINERS, AND DETAILED CLEANING NEEDED AROUND HINDGES.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical SOILED WIPING BUCKET USED TO SANITIZE THE THERMOMETER.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned between uses with raw fruits/vegetables and potentially hazardous food. CHOPPER
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers ABOVE THE BURNERS on the COOK'S line NOT EMPTIED AND CLEANED DAILY.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3170 - Repeat LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AND SEVERAL AREAS OF WORN GROUT IN THE FLOOR TILES not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Repeat FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ARE noted in need of cleaning. ALL FLOORS ARE WET.
  • 3180 (Toilet Rooms) - EMPLOYEES toilet room in need of cleaning.
  • 3660 - Repeat Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
March 09, 2009Routine513Details / Comments
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. PIZZA PADDLES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.
  • 0610 - Repeat FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OUTSIDE SHED.
  • 0690 - Corrected During Inspection MICROPHONE CORD WAS OBSERVED PLACED OVER SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS.
  • 0690 - Corrected During Inspection SERVER DROPPED LARGE LEXAN PAN ON FLOOR AND CONTINUED TO PLACE IT ON THE PREP TABLE TO BE FILLED WITH ROLLS.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of SEVERAL OF THE FRYING PANS HAS DAMAGED COATING that can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the WOODEN SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND SHED ARE NOT SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, DURABLE AND/OR NONABSORBENT.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the THREE DRAWER UNIT STORING NOODLES AND THE ICE CREAM UNIT.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: DISHES AND CUTTING BLADES TO THE CHOPPER UNDER THE PREP TABLE.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the BAR is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2310 B - The handwash station NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash and litter TO INCLUDE GREASE were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3170 - Repeat FLOOR GROUTING ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALK IN FREEZER ENTRANCE is not maintained in good repair
  • 3660 - Repeat Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS PASS THROUGH THE BAR.
October 29, 2008Routine211Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. COOK'S LINE, STORAGE AREA, AND SIDE ROOM.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers. SQUEEZE BOTTLES.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SUPPLIES stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. SHED AND STORAGE ROOMS.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical ALL FOODS IN THE VICTORY AND LO BOY REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON THE COOK'S LINE cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the SHELVES IN THE OUTSIDE SHED AND STORAGE ROOMS ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1570 - PERLICK FREEZER LID FRAME was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1570 - The door gasket to the REACH IN REFRIGERATOR is in poor repair.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: LEXAN PANS STORED ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: SHEET RAYS AND TONGS.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR, EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS OVER THE GRILL, ICE MACHINE, AND LEDGES ON CARTS.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Clean SILVERWARE STORED NEAR THE DISHWASHER were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. SERVERS AREA.
  • 2260 - Critical Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law. OUTSIDE WATER RISERS IN THE DUMPSTER AREA.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2740 - GREASE WAS observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3170 - FLOOR GROUT AND CAULKING AROUND HAND SINKS ARE not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER ICE MACHINE noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3660 - Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
April 08, 2008Routine415Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 05, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0760 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The ROP PREPARED WHITE ALFREDO GARLIC SAUCE was not reheated to 165F PRIOR TO PLACING THE SAUCE INTO THE COOK'S STEAM TABLE.
  • 0820 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical SLICED AND CUBED TOMATOES ON THE COOK'S LINE AND IN THE SERVERS ALLEY WERE cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1080 - The PAPER CONE SHAPED CUP USED TO REFILL PEPPER SHAKERS is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the WOODEN SHELVES IN THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED AND CLOSET NEAR THE EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1570 - PERLICK LID EDGES was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1570 - MISSING Mechanically vented hood filter COOK'S LINE.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: TONGS AND MISCELLANEOUS UTENSILS IN THE STORAGE BIN.
  • 2260 - Critical Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law. OUTSIDE PUMPS.
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at THE SERVERS ALLEY AND BAR HAND SINKS.
  • 3170 - LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE EXHAUST HOOD is not maintained in good repair
January 16, 2008Routine46Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 17, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0380 - Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. SHAKERS
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical DICED TOMATOES AND CHEESE BASES SAUCES cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND SHED ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Food contact surfaces of the CAN OPENER used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the FLOOR DRAINS AND DRAIN PIPES UNDER SINKS HAVE accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3170 - GROUTING IN FLOOR TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS not maintained in good repair
  • 3910 - The permit holder failed to discontinue operations and notify the Health Department that an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency. NO HOT WATER OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
October 16, 2007Routine36Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: FOODS IN THE VICTORY REACH IN FREEZER AND SEVERAL PANS OF FRESH CUT VEGETABLES IN THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers. SHAKERS.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. WIR AND STORAGE AREA.
  • 0690 - PAPER ORDERING TICKETS ARE PLACED ON TOP OF THE FOOD ITEM AFTER PLATED AND PRIOR TO SERVICE TO THE CUSTOMER.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND SHED OUTSIDE ARE not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the ICE MACHINES AND VICTORY UNITS ARE damaged.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1580 - The PORTABLE cutting boards ARE STAINED AND SEVERAL BOARDS are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: LEXAN PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, CHOPPING BLADES, AND DISHES. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED IN THE CLEAN DISHES STORAGE AREAS.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: STAINLESS STEEL SHEET TRAYS
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: COUNTER TOP UNDER THE MICROWAVES AND GRILLS, TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER BRACKET, OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE QUICK CHILLING BINS, INSIDE SURFACES AND OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINES, SPICE STORAGE TRAYS IN THE STORAGE ROOM, STORAGE BINS FOR THE SINGLE SERVICE SUGAR PACKETS, ICE CREAM UNIT, AND THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR GASKETS.
  • 1780 - Critical The temperature measuring device probe was not observed cleaned before use and/or storage.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the FLOOR DRAINS AND THE BLUE FLOOR FAN BLOWER HAVE accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1900 - Critical When tested, A HIGH concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin of the three compartment sink IN THE BAR AND IN THE WIPING BUCKET.
  • 1960 - Repeat PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, SILVERWARE AND TABLEWARE were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the PREP AREA is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2700 - The waste storage container for WET GARBAGE has a missing lid AND DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE PAD IS IN POOR REPAIR.
  • 2720 - Repeat Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the EXPO STATION
  • 3045 - Repeat 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 the BAR WHERE LEMMON AND FRUIT FOR DRINKS ARE PREPARED.
  • 3170 - Repeat LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS ARE not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUTTHE FACILITY, FLOOR IN THE LINEN CLOSET, LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM, AND LOWER PORTION OF WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mop not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 - Critical Repeat SEVERAL CANS OF RAID STORED WITH OTHER CLEANSERS AND CHEMICALS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM.
  • 3490 - Repeat PERSONAL GEAR STORED AT WORK SECTIONS.
July 18, 2007Routine521Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0200 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0580 - Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 1730 - Repeat SEVERAL UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH MELTED OR DAMAGED HANDLES WERE observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: STORAGE RACK UNDER THE BOXES OF TOMATOES, BOTTOM FRONT EDGE OF THE BEER STORAGE UNIT IN THE WIR, SPICE AND BOTTLES OF CARAMEL SAUCE STORAGE TRAYS, SCREWERS STORAGE UNIT, BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PERLICK, AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE BOWL WARMER UNIT UNDER THE SOUPS.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the BACK SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1960 - Repeat LEXAN PANS were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2000 - SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND AREA IN THE BACK WAS OBSERVED UNORGANIZED WITH MISCELLANEOUS FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES AND THE FLOOR.
  • 2020 - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AREA with the handles up.
  • 2720 - TOP LIDS ARE MISSING ON THE RECYCLE BIN.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. BAR AND BATHROOM
  • 3170 - Repeat SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS ARE not maintained in good repair
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Container of STAINLESS STEEL SHINE STORED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE BAR.
  • 3490 - PERSONAL GEAR STORED IN WORK STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
April 25, 2007Routine214Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers. SQUEEZE BOTTLES.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat FOOD cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the PLASTIC CADDY is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in ALL OF the COLD HOLDING UNITS.
  • 1570 - Repeat PERLICK EDGING AND DOOR PANEL TO THE COOK'S LINE WARMER WERE observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of SEVERAL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE damaged.
  • 1570 - Repeat Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 1730 - SEVERAL UTENSILS HAVE MELTED AND/OR DAMAGED HANDLES.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: TO GO SOUP CONTAINERS, PANS, AND CHEESE GRATERS.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: PLATE WARMER AND SEVERAL LOWER SHELVES.
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the CAN OPENER used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 1960 - TABLEWARE were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2020 - Unwrapped forks were not stored IN THE ALLEY with the handles up.
  • 2310 - Critical FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED IN THE HAND SINK IN THE ALLEY.
  • 3170 - LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ARE not maintained in good repair
January 09, 2007Complaint510Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: container of chicken tenders in the walk-in freezer and a box of shortening in the dry storage room.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Shredded cheese cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1570 - Low-boy refrigerator door gasket and the back area ventilation hood's wall sealant were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards stored for use are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1690 - The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewash machine was above 25 PSI. Observed at 36 PSI.
  • 1750 - Single-service paper trays were observed reused for grease absorption of deep fried foods.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ice machines
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: ceiling light covers, vents, wall mounted shelf storing take-out food containers, and salad cooler door gasket.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces..
  • 2000 - Clean ice buckets were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2000 - Box of drinking cups and a bag of nylon mesh panels were found stored on the floor.
  • 2350 ii - The floor drain under the pasta cookers is clogged.
  • 2720 - Repeat Waste grease container was open or uncovered.
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse and waste grease containers outside the facility.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all hand washing stations used by food employees.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted under the ventilation hoods due to inoperable lights.
  • 3170 - Repeat Missing floor tiles under pasta cooker and missing ceiling tile over 3-compartment sink.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3380 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing agent being applied to food contact surfaces with wiping cloths does not meet the requirements of 50 PPM (tested greater than 200 PPM).
  • 3660 - Corrected During Inspection Establishment operating without a valid permit since April 30, 2006. Permit renewal application and fee submitted to Chesapeake Health Department on May 3, 2006.
May 08, 2006Routine415Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored in the dipper well with no running water.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical SHREDDED CHEESE cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1060 - Melting plastic utensil handles.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the cookline reach-in freezer's metal grate shelving is rusting, not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1450 - Repeat Food pans were overstocked .
  • 1570 - Cookline warmer's door panel/door latch and the ventilation hood light were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1610 - The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications due to slightly low wash/rinse temperatures.
  • 1720 - Corrected During Inspection A sanitizer test kit is not located at the bar.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: METAL STEM THERMOMETER
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: REFRIGERATION DOOR GASKETS and the EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, and the VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT SHIELDS.
  • 1790 - The cookline warmer's interior door panel and the ice shoot in the ice machine were observed soiled.
  • 1900 - Corrected During Inspection Critical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces..
  • 2020 - Repeat Unwrapped skewer forks were not stored in the dispenser with the handles up.
  • 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 10 foot candles of light was noted in the WALK-IN COOLER due to an inoperable ceiling light.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted under the VENTILATION HOOD due to clouded light shields.
  • 3170 - Missing ceiling tile over the 3-compartment sink.
  • 3180 - Discolored kitchen ceiling tiles noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3340 1 - Spray bottles of cleaners stored along side bottles of alcohol in the bar area.
March 17, 2006Routine315Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled spice containers/shakers.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use between crevices of food prep counters.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the UTENSIL HANDLES are not nonabsorbent, and/or smooth due to melting of the handles.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the ice cream freezer.
  • 1450 - Cooked pasta trays were overstocked.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters have gaps in between filters.
  • 1570 - The door gaskets of the ice machines and refrigeration units are damaged.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: GRILL and VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: COUNTER-MOUNTED HANDSINK
  • 1790 - The cavity of the ice cream freezer is observed soiled.
  • 2190 - Water from the food prep handwashing sink was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 2260 - Critical Repeat Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet attached to a hose/w spray nozzle in the dishwashing area.
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connection under the food prep handsink is leaking.
  • 2700 - The dumpster has a broken lid.
  • 2720 - Waste grease container was open or uncovered.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in walk-in freezer is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted under the ventilation hoods due to inoperable light bulbs and low wattage of bulbs.
November 14, 2005Routine115Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after eating, or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat 1. PERSONNEL are eating and drinking in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat 2.In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the salad unit..
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Interior of ice machine, ice cream chest freezer and salad reach-in were observed soiled.
  • 2180 - Critical The drain or screen beneath 3-vat sink is not properly draining causing large quanties of water to flood floor.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in walk-in freezer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the grill area.
  • 3180 - Floors throughout kitchen heavily soiled, wet and greasy.
  • 3480 - Aspirin found stout on food prep counter.
  • 3660 - Repeat Establishment operating without a valid permit. Permit expired in April 2005.
July 14, 2005Routine47Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food at the salad bar with potential contamination from handsink. Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walk-in.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Alfredo sauce hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the undercounter refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 1610 - Corrected During Inspection The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1660 - Corrected During Inspection The wash temperature of the high temperature sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Exhaust hood filters.
  • 2260 - Critical Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law.
  • 2350 - Critical Open drain pipe noted coming from saute unit draining directly to floor. Drain is 2 1/2 ft from floor drain.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in walk-in freezer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2900 - Ventilating system designed so make-up air or exhaust vents contaminate food, food contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils. Found exhaust vents improperly installed and some in poor repair.
  • 3100 - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions
  • 3180 - Repeat Several ceiling tiles not clean.
  • 3660 - Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
March 23, 2005Routine59Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Chicken cold holding at improper temperatures at cookline drawers.
  • 1780 - Critical (A) Chill tanks used for potentially hazardous foods were found soiled with accumulations of food residues. (B) Soda nozzle area at wait station machine not clean.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the chemical closet shelves has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat A drink container was found stored on a food pan.
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the hot holding unit is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1450 - Salad reach-in was overstocked and is not sufficient in number or capacity to meet the food storage demands of the establishment. Temperature = 57F
  • 2020 - Take-out trays were found displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2180 - Critical The plumbing system serving this food service facility was not operating according to the Plumbing Code. Drain clogged beneath bulk ice machines.
  • 3180 - Repeat Wall and ceiling near dishmachine and wall and ceiling by wait station door noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1570 - Repeat (A) Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters. (B) Toilet dispenser in employees mens room in disrepair.
December 02, 2004Routine46Details / Comments
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees Handsink at the salad prep station.
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the CAN OPENER and UNATTENDED CUTTING KNIVES STORED ON THE COUNTER FOR FOOD PREPARATION used to prepare potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the rear of the food preparation area.
  • 1960 - Repeat METAL FOOD PANS and PLASTIC SALAD BOWLS were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the WALK-IN FREEZER not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1400 - Repeat Build-up of frozen condensation observed in the ICE CREAM FREEZER'S COMPARTMENT.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1570 - WASH GAUGE for the automatic dishwashing machine, WALK-IN FREEZER'S TEMPERATURE GAUGE COVER, PLEXI GLASS WALL-MOUNTED UTENSIL RACK, and the ICE MACHINE DOOR were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 2030 - Storage of soiled utensils was adjacent to clean utensils at the FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER.
  • 3170 - Repeat KITCHEN FLOOR GROUT, VENTILATION HOOD & WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTS are not maintained in good repair.
  • 3380 - Critical CHLORINE BLEACH SANITIZER being applied to food contact surfaces along the food preparation coiunter does not meet the concentration requirement of 50 ppm. (TESTED AT 0 PPM IN ONE OF THE WIPING CLOTH CONTAINERS).
  • 1180 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the COOKLINE REACH-IN FREEZER is not accurate.
  • 3180 - FLOOR under the storeroom food storage shelves, WALL behind the counter handsink, and the CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS located over the cookline are noted in need of cleaning.
  • 2310 - Critical Employees using the cookline handwashing station in a manner that was not approved by the manufacturer due to the fact that food debris was observed in the handsink basin.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: BAKING SHEET PANS
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: TRAYS STORING SPICES in the food storage room.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the COOKLINE are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1210 - Repeat Ventilation hood filters not properly placed in the vertical position within the ventilation hood.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following utensils and tableware were observed soiled to sight and touch: SALAD BOWLS, CUTTING KNIVES and DISPENSING SPOONS.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ICE MACHINE, WALL-MOUNTED PLEXI GLASS UTENSIL SHIELD and the BAR'S SODA DISPENSER HOLSTERS.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking container stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
April 29, 2004Routine514Details / Comments
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 0470 - Unwrapped or uncovered food in the ICED TEA AND LEMONADE DISPENSERS.
  • 2000 - Repeat Boxes of condiments stored on the floor in the condiment store room.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the REACH IN SALAD COOLER'S COMPARTMENT AND SHELVING are not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned due to rusting of the surfaces.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloth improperly stored on an employees waist between use.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the dishwashing and food preparation areas are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2890 - CEILING LIGHTS located over the mop sink not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1770 - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: PIZZA SCREENS.
  • 1770 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: TOP OUTER SURFACES OF OVENS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, SAUCE PREPARATION VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, and the COOKLINE VENTILATION HOOD & FILTERS.
  • 1570 - The door gaskets of the AP LO BOY are in disrepair.
  • 1570 - SAUCE PREPARATION VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, and the FRYER were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 3170 - KITCHEN & DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR GROUT, LIGHTING FOR THE SAUCE PREPARATION VENTILATION HOOD, WALK-IN FREEZER'S CEILING LIGHT, KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, and the CEILING VENTILATION COVERS LOCATED OVER THE COOKLINE are not maintained in good repair.
  • 0260 - Critical (CORRECTED) The SPICY BREAD CRUMBS were observed unsound or adulterated due to a liquid spillage into the food bin.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash, litter, and food debris were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3180 - KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA WALLS, and the COOKLINE CEILING VENTILATION SHIELDS noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facility in the food preparation area was observed unclean.
  • 1210 - Improperly installed ventilation hood filters.
December 17, 2003Routine114Details / Comments
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the SALAD PREP HANDSINK.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the waitress side station.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the cook line are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1960 - Repeat PLASTIC SALAD BOWLS and METAL PANS were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2020 - Unwrapped forks were not stored in a utensil dispenser with the handles up.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the ICE CREAM FREEZER.
  • 1400 - Build-up of frozen condensation observed in the DISH COOLER and the ICE CREAM FREEZER.
  • 1770 - Critical Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: BAKING PANS and the CONVECTION OVEN.The following food-contact surfaces were observed soiled with grime and debris: CAN OPENER, ICE MACHINE'S INNER COMPARTMENT WALLS, VEGETABLE PRESS, and the MEAT SLICER.The following nonfood-contact surfaces were observed soiled with grime and debris: WALK-IN COOLER'S FAN SHIELDS, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS (both the sauce prep and cookline filters), COOKLINE VENTILATION HOOD, STORED SERVING TRAYS, and the CEILING VENT COVER in the side waitress station.
  • 1570 - ORANGE SLICER was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 3170 - STOREROOM CEILING LIGHT, VENTILATION HOOD LIGHTS, CERAMIC TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE ADJACENT TO THE SAUCE PREP STATION, FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE GRILL, CEILING LIGHT COVER OVER THE COOKLINE, and the LIGHTING IN THE SIDE WAITRESS STATION are not maintained in good repair
  • 2730 - Repeat The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  • 0660 - Condiments (STYROFOAM TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS) are not stored or dispensed in a manner to prevent contamination.
  • 2740 - Repeat Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the REAR DOOR and the REFUSE CONTAINER outside the facility.
  • 3180 - Repeat FOOD PREP FLOOR noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3240 - Restroom handwashing facilities are not maintained due to cracked handsink basins.
  • 0210 - Food prep employees wearing soiled clothing (aprons).
July 11, 2003Routine116Details / Comments
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the food preparation table's shelving used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.The bar's soda dispenser nozzle and holster were observed soiled with a sticky surface.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the food preparation area.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surfaces of the plastic chill tank and ice cream freezer's door lid seals had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3220 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 0470 - Critical Soiled or improperly cleaned cutting knives used during food preparation.Soiled utensils stored with clean utensils.
  • 1930 - Repeat Soiled oven mitt was found stored (on food prep table) in a location that may directly or indirectly contaminate food or food-contact surfaces.
  • 1790 - The door seal of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils for the dry storage bins improperly stored between.
  • 2000 - Clean plastic salad mixing bowls were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.Non-food items observed stored on the floor in the food storage and janitorial rooms.
  • 2830 - Floor wall juncture in dishwashing area is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the food preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1960 - Plastic salad bowls were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2020 - Styrofoam take-out containers were observed stored unprotected against cross-contamination.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the ice cream freezer.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the Lo Boy is damaged.The towel dispenser for the food preparation handsink is in disrepair.
  • 1770 - Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: Metal cooking pans and cookie sheets.The filters for both hoods are observed with deposits of grease and grime.The hood and hood light covers for the hood over the stove are soiled with grease and grime.
  • 3170 - The ceiling light fixture over the food preparation area is not maintained in good repair
  • 2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
  • 2840 - Cardboard being used as a floor mat by the food preparation personnel.
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facility is not properly maintained (not properly sealed to the wall).
  • 3180 - The floor in the food preparation area noted in need of cleaning.Food splash observed on the cook-line walls.
April 14, 2003Routine220Details / Comments

September 14, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Certified Food Managers will need to transfer their training certificates to Chesapeake. Suggest the data logger be downloaded or at least visually examined twice per day versus once per month to allow time for corrective action if needed. Health Permit should be posted in place of business transaction (permit currently is posted in a cove within the bar). All employees observed properly handling food and following personal hygiene practices.

June 05, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility was very busy during the inspection. Deliveries that arrived this morning had not been put away yet so the walk in freezer and several other areas were not completely inspected. Manager has the new cold and hot holding door gaskets scheduled to be installed today. A work order has been submitted for the cold water faucet at the servers hand sink for repairs and to correct the length of the pipe under the dishwasher. All certified food managers are required to post their training certificates with the permit. The floors in the walk in unit, prep areas, cook's line and servers station are always wet. Floors should be kept dry and cleaned as needed during non preparation times. Discussed and reviewed the employee health policy,training records, and data loggers for the ROP program. Health Permit Renewal issued.

March 30, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Damaged refrigeration door gaskets are scheduled to be replaced. The back door frame is scheduled to be repaired. Corrective action was initiated during the inspection.

March 09, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Wash cycle 157 and rinse cycle 185. Corrective action was initiated during the inspection. Follow up inspection has been scheduled. Certified food manager's training certificates should be posted with the permit.

October 29, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The chemical storage room, spare supplies storage room near the employee's bathroom, and the outside shed are in need of reorganization. Keep all food and non food items separated and all items off the floor.

April 08, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Several Safety hazards were noted; 1) The floors constantly remain wet posing a slip/fall hazard and 2) The location the cream sauces behind the burners poses a burn hazard. Employees have fallen and burned themselves. All wiping buckets are required to be stored off the floor. The hand sink in the bar is temporarily not used at this time. The bar employees are using the kitchen sink and the hand sink should be functional within the week. Consumers Advisory is located on the bottom of one of the pages in the menu but does not reflect which menu items. Place an asterisk next to each menu item indicating to the customer that there is a footnote below. Corrective action was initiated during the inspection. Health Permit Renewal will be issued upon receipt of the application and fee.

March 05, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Received notification from the manager that the hot water heater was installed around 8:00pm yesterday and is now providing full service hot water throughout the facility. The temporary water stations have been removed and the facility has returned to normal procedures. Notification and approval was made via phone, no visit made.

January 16, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Preset wine glasses on the tables need to be inverted. All employees were knowledgeable within their working stations. All staff were following proper food handling and personal hygiene regulations. Replace the masking tape on the bag holders with appropriate equipment. Discussed and provided handouts on changes to the regulations, employee health policy, HACCP requirements and the ROP requirements.

October 17, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The manager had notified the Health Department on the 16th at 4:25pm that the new hot water heaters had been installed and hot water would be available at all sinks by around 5:10pm. The manager was given a verbal authorization to reopen with a follow up visit today. All sinks have hot water and the dishmachine is properly functioning. This follow-up inspection was conducted to provide confirmation and written official authorization to operate. Continue to work on the violations noted on the 16th and the facility will remain on the routine health inspection schedule.

October 16, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The hot water heater quit working properly on October 15th and a new heater was to be delivered by 0900 on Oct 16th however upon arrival to conduct a routine inspection, the heater had not arrived and the employees were preparing for service. A determined time frame as to when the new hot water heater would be installed could not be determined so the facility was closed. All prepared hot foods have been allowed to remain in the hot holding units and the temperatures monitored. All potentially hazardous cold holding foods were relocated to the reach in and walk in refrigeration units and other cold holding food products covered and temperatures will be monitored. All employees were utilizing gloves and allowed to finish their current food process. All other food processes were put on hold. The dishwasher is a high temp machine and only capable of reaching 130 degrees with the booster on. The use of the machine was discontinued. The three compartment sink set up using a chemical sanitizer for manual cleaning was authorized to be used. Suggest the food cans used for cigarette butts be replaced with an appropriate urn. The bar and lobby areas were just renovated and the required papers (permit, certificates and licenses) will be posted. The manager was very cooperative and is hoping to reopen by this evening. A call to the health department will be made upon completion of the hot water tank installation for reopening authorization.

July 18, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Suggest relocating the health permit and training certificates to the front of the restaurant versus at the bar. Not all customers visit the bar area. Replace the empty food containers with appropriate cigarette butt urns outside the back door. Keep the outside storage shed cleaned and organized. The unused ice bin in the bar has become a collection site for miscellaneous items. Keep the bin emptied and cleaned. New regulations will be out this summer and will require a backflow preventer on the soda syrup dispensing units and all food items have labels containing all nutrient information. This may apply to the single service salad dressing containers supplied by the Olive Garden distributor. Maintain the training records, temperature logs, cleaning schedule, and the hazardous analysis critical control point plans. All reduced oxygen packaging processes will require a risk assessment plan and a continuous temperature monitoring device installed in the refrigeration unit where the food items are stored. This unit will be required to maintain a temperature below 38 degrees F. Further guidance will be provided when implementing the new regulatory changes. Corrective action on the critical violations was initiated during the inspection.

April 25, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Facility is still in the process of structural repairs to include inside door frames, walls, floor tile, and coving tile. All repair work should be completed within the next few weeks. Suggest the repackaged frozen food items used for harvest foods be labeled and dated. Corrective action was initiated during the inspection. Health Permit Renewal issued.

January 09, 2007 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
This was not a complete inspection. The bar, restrooms, dumpster area, employees area, dry storage, chemical storage, and dining area waitress stations were not inspected. This inspection focused on the five risk factors. The preparation area was not fully inspected due to the facility receiving a shipment of supplies during the inspection. The manager and several cooks answered all questions correctly. Facility has several new employees in training and the CFM will be required to have his training certificate transferred to Chesapeake. A complete routine inspection will be conducted within the next 30 days.

May 08, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit Renewal issued.

March 17, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

November 14, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

July 14, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Numerous repeat violations. did repeat violations must be corrected immediately. Floors are not only not clean but very wet. Making A dangerous to walk. Training staff and closer attention to sanitation and personal hygiene practices is needed. all Certifiers Food Mangers with Current certificates must be registered in Chesapeake and ported in public view. This must be done immediately.

March 23, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Certified Food Managers certificates not displayed. Immediately provided certificates. All violations must be corrected within 30 days of this inspection.

December 02, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All certified food manager certificate must be registered through the Chesapeake Health Department and be available. Health department permit must be conspicuosly displayed in publice view.

April 29, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Transfer ServSafe certificates to the Chesapeake. PERMIT RENEWAL ISSUED

December 17, 2003 (Routine)


Violations:

July 11, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Have ServSafe certification transferred to the Chesapeake Health Department. Call 382-8672 for details.

April 14, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
A licensed plumber was notified about the handsink during this inspection. The handsink is to be repaired ASAP. Transfer all CFM certificates to the City of Chesapeake, VA via the Chesapeake Health Department, Rm. 238. The cost of each transfer is $10.00. Permit issued.

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