Palm Restaurant, The, 1750 Tysons Blvd, Mclean, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Palm Restaurant, The
Address: 1750 Tysons Blvd, Mclean, Virginia
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Jun 19, 2008

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  • 2-103.11(L) - Spinach dip left unmonitored over oven station
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:- sauces stored under steak - ice cream stored under frozen veal
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: burger stored on packaged steak.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination - figs, red onion slices left directly on shelving
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: bloody mary mix
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - utensils improperly stored between use at space behind bar sink where cleaning appears to be infrequent.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Improper use of wet wiping clothss
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical Repeat The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: crab cake in drawer at 44F
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: cooked veal stock
  • 3-603.11(C) - Critical The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without a reminder statement: steaks cut in house orderable to customer specifications
  • 4-502.13(A) - Manufacturer plastic container was observed reused for the storage of bloody mary mix
  • 4-703.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chemical sanitizer immersion time was reportedly not of sufficient duration for bar chlorine based sanitizer
  • 4-903.11(C) - Take out packaging were observed stored unprotected
  • 4-904.13(A) - Repeat Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 5-205.11(A) - The handwashing facility located at the dish machine was filled with equipment.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at employee restroom
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the floor space around dish machien is in need of cleaning.
June 19, 2008Routine710Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:- See "Food Temperatures" section of report for food measured ABOVE 41F while cold holding.
  • 43.1-3-4(a)-(h) - Critical The Person in Charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.
June 25, 2007Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed (e.g. no soap used).
  • 2-301.15 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers (e.g. salt, flour, sugar, etc).
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(b) - Critical Foods found cold holding at improper temperatures (e.g. lobster bisque).
  • 4-301.11 - Repeat 2-Dr Traulsen Reach-In is not currently operating as required to hold food at a temperature of 41f - 45f or below.
  • 4-501.11(B) - The following pieces of equipment are damaged.- Door gaskets [2-Dr Traulsen, Walk-In Refrigs, 1-Dr Traulsen, 2-Dr Prep Unit Test Station, 1-Dr Traulsen]- Food storage shelf in the walk-in refrigerator (meat)- Missing door of the 3-Dr refrigerator at the Bar
  • 4-502.11(B) - The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use.
  • 4-903.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Clean coffee filters were observed stored uncovered.
  • 4-904.13(A) - Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination in the dining area.
  • 5-202.12(A) - Water from the handwashing sink in the employee restroom was measured at a temperature less than 100F.
  • 5-205.11(B) - The handwashing station at the bar is being used for purposes other than washing hands (e.g. observed equipment in the sink).
  • 6-202.14 - Employee toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees (e.g. restrooms).
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that the ceiling tiles near the dish machine are peeling.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the flooring throughout the kitchen is in need of cleaning.
December 29, 2006Routine214Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 30, 2006Complaint00Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw beef over vegetables in the upright freezer and raw chicken over vegetables in a speed rack in the walk-in.
  • 3-501.15A - The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Observed large quantities of soup cooling in tightly covered plastic containers, also large portion of prime rib cooling.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed the following cold holding at improper temperatures: veal stock in an ice bath, 55F
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) stocks, and soups in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Observed items marked with date of preparation.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical Repeat A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that the following food item may be served raw and/or undercooked: steaks, fish items
  • 4-301.11 - Repeat Observed the Traulsen 2 door upright at the salad/dessert station with an ambient air temperature above 41F. *Note: it was observed that the unit was placed on defrost and was switched during the inspection
  • 4-501.114A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Observed the sanitize compartment at the bar with 0ppm sanitizer solution.
  • 5-202.12A - Repeat Water from the handwashing sink at all restrooms was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the bar.
June 29, 2006Critical Procedures64Details / Comments
  • 3-203.11A - Repeat Observed raw clams in the walk-in not stored in their original container and the tag was also not kept with the clams.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw meat stored over RTE food items in the Traulsen 2 door upright freezer.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Observed uncovered potatoes in the walk-in and trays of cheese in the dry storage room.
  • 3-303.11 - Corrected During Inspection Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for drink ice or used as food. Observed a bottle of soda stored in the ice bin at the bar.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed tongs stored on oven handles.
  • 3-304.14A - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly used. Observed wiping cloths used to line cutting boards and on the counter in between uses instead of in a bucket of sanitizer solution.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Steak hot holding at improper temperatures, 90F at room temperature.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Diced chicken cold holding at improper temperatures, 76F at room temperature at the salad station.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden basket used to hold tongs for the bread station is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-301.11 - The Traulsen 2 door upright at the salad prep station was measured with an ambient air temperature of 51F
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. No test kit for Cl2 or QAT could be located.
  • 4-501.114A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Observed the sanitizer compartment at 0ppm at the bar.
  • 4-501.114C - Corrected During Inspection Critical Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 100ppm.
  • 4-501.11A - The Hobart table mixer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Observed tape used to repair part of the cover.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the following was observed torn: Traulsen 2 door upright freezer, meat walk-in, Traulsen upright at grill, and 2 door reach-in prep at the salad station
  • 4-501.12 - The wooden chopping block at the dry storage door has large crevices in the surface. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-602.11E - Surfaces of the ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-602.12B - The roof of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following had accumulations of grime and debris:1. shelving in the produce walk-in2. gaskets on the Traulsen 2 door upright freezer, drawers at grill, ice cream chest, Trauslen 2 door dessert, and undercounter reach-in
  • 4-903.11C - Repeat Coffee filters were observed stored unprotected at the coffee station.
  • 4-904.13A - Repeat Preset tableware and glassware was observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections at the faucet at the 3 compartment sink piping are leaking.
  • 6-301.14 - The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible at the employee restroom.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate lighting was noted in the hood at the dishmachine. Observed 1 burned out light bulb.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Observed a mop not hung up to air dry.
December 12, 2005Routine619Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In conjunction with 6-404.11: Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Observed several dented cans in the dry storage area.
  • 3-301.11C - Corrected During Inspection Observed a metal bowl being used to dispense sugar from the bulk container in the dry storage area. Using a bowl causes excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the Traulsen 2-door freezer unit. Observed raw seafood (shrimp) stored above and next to dessert items. Organize the unit as discussed.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the produce walk-in refrigerator. Observed uncovered baked potatoes and roasted red potatoes.
  • 3-304.12 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed cooking tongs hanging from the oven door handles.
  • 3-304.14A - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly used. Observed the wiping cloths underneath cutting boards.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods inside the produce walk-in refrigerator is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3-603.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that the following food item may be served raw and/or undercooked: 1. salmon items, 2. all steak items on the dinner menu.
  • 4-101.11D - Observed several Lexan food containers, matching lids, and/or grey plastic containers that have cracked and become damaged. Some of the containers are also warped.
  • 4-101.19A - Observed wood handled utensils such as knives and spatulas and a wood constructed butcher block.
  • 4-202.16 - Corrected During Inspection Milk crate(s) found used for the following: 1. elevate ice cream inside the ice cream freezer.
  • 4-204.112B - In conjunction with 4-204.112a & 4-502.11c: There was no WORKING or VISIBLE temperature measuring device located in the following units: 1. single door reach-in unit at the wait station (dairy products), 2. 4-drawer unit at the cookline, 3. ice cream freezer.
  • 4-301.11 - Observed the ambient air temperature inside the 2-door reach-in refrigerator at the saute station registering 46f despite the internal thermometer reading 40f.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gaskets of the following units are damaged: 1. both walk-in refrigerators, 2. Traulsen upright refrigerator at the cookline, 3. 4-drawer unit at the cookline, 4. 2-door reach-in unit at the saute station, 5. 2-door salad reach-in unit.
  • 4-601.11B - In conjunction with 4-602.12: Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: 1. sheet pans, 2. skillets.
  • 4-601.11C - Corrected During Inspection In conjunction with 4-602.13: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1. fan covers inside both walk-in units and inside the 2-door saute station.
  • 4-901.11A - Observed clean equipment stacked while wet after cleaning and heat and/or chemical sanitization.
  • 4-903.12A - Corrected During Inspection Clean equipment such as plastic water pitchers were stored under the multi-purpose sink with exposed plumbing at the wait station area.
  • 4-904.11A - Corrected During Inspection Observed coffee filters handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-904.13A - Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination. Observed some tables preset in the dining room.
  • 43.1-3-4 - Several Persons in Charge (PIC) have a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but do not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc
  • 5-202.12A - Water from the handwashing sink inside the employees restroom was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatories in the following locations: 1. bar, 2. employee restroom, 3. cookline.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the bar lavatory used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted inside the Traulsen upright refrigerator at the cookline. Observed a burnt out light bulb.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed the following physical structures not maintained in good repair: 1. kitchen floor tiles need to be regrouted in some areas, 2. small hole seen in the employee restroom next to the toilet, 3. one ceiling panel found misplaced in the kitchen near the cookline.
  • 6-501.12A - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following physical structures noted in need of cleaning: 1. floors inside the walk-in refrigerators.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Containers of sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
June 20, 2005Routine525Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In conjunction with 6-404.11: Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Observed several dented cans in the dry storage area.
  • 3-301.11C - Corrected During Inspection Observed a metal bowl being used to dispense sugar from the bulk container in the dry storage area. Using a bowl causes excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the Traulsen 2-door freezer unit. Observed raw seafood (shrimp) stored above and next to dessert items. Organize the unit as discussed.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the produce walk-in refrigerator. Observed uncovered baked potatoes and roasted red potatoes.
  • 3-304.12 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed cooking tongs hanging from the oven door handles.
  • 3-304.14A - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly used. Observed the wiping cloths underneath cutting boards.
  • 3-304.14B2 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods inside the produce walk-in refrigerator is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 3-603.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that the following food item may be served raw and/or undercooked: 1. salmon items, 2. all steak items on the dinner menu.
  • 4-101.11D - Observed several Lexan food containers, matching lids, and/or grey plastic containers that have cracked and become damaged. Some of the containers are also warped.
  • 4-101.19A - Observed wood handled utensils such as knives and spatulas and a wood constructed butcher block.
  • 4-202.16 - Corrected During Inspection Milk crate(s) found used for the following: 1. elevate ice cream inside the ice cream freezer.
  • 4-204.112B - In conjunction with 4-204.112a & 4-502.11c: There was no WORKING or VISIBLE temperature measuring device located in the following units: 1. single door reach-in unit at the wait station (dairy products), 2. 4-drawer unit at the cookline, 3. ice cream freezer.
  • 4-301.11 - Observed the ambient air temperature inside the 2-door reach-in refrigerator at the saute station registering 46f despite the internal thermometer reading 40f.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gaskets of the following units are damaged: 1. both walk-in refrigerators, 2. Traulsen upright refrigerator at the cookline, 3. 4-drawer unit at the cookline, 4. 2-door reach-in unit at the saute station, 5. 2-door salad reach-in unit.
  • 4-601.11B - In conjunction with 4-602.12: Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: 1. sheet pans, 2. skillets.
  • 4-601.11C - Corrected During Inspection In conjunction with 4-602.13: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1. fan covers inside both walk-in units and inside the 2-door saute station.
  • 4-901.11A - Observed clean equipment stacked while wet after cleaning and heat and/or chemical sanitization.
  • 4-903.12A - Corrected During Inspection Clean equipment such as plastic water pitchers were stored under the multi-purpose sink with exposed plumbing at the wait station area.
  • 4-904.11A - Corrected During Inspection Observed coffee filters handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-904.13A - Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination. Observed some tables preset in the dining room.
  • 43.1-3-4 - Several Persons in Charge (PIC) have a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but do not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc
  • 5-202.12A - Water from the handwashing sink inside the employees restroom was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatories in the following locations: 1. bar, 2. employee restroom, 3. cookline.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the bar lavatory used by food employees.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted inside the Traulsen upright refrigerator at the cookline. Observed a burnt out light bulb.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed the following physical structures not maintained in good repair: 1. kitchen floor tiles need to be regrouted in some areas, 2. small hole seen in the employee restroom next to the toilet, 3. one ceiling panel found misplaced in the kitchen near the cookline.
  • 6-501.12A - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following physical structures noted in need of cleaning: 1. floors inside the walk-in refrigerators.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Containers of sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
June 20, 2005Routine525Details / Comments
  • 3-203.11A - Observed clams are not stored in their original container.
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Mops are not hung up to air dry.
  • 3-501.16A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Steamed milk(125F) was hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-501.16B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Meat in broiler station reachin were cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 5-203.14B - Critical Observed threaded faucet at mop sink with hose attached. The vacuum breaker on the faucet was not working properly.
  • 5-205.15B - The vacuum breaker on the mop sink is not working properly. When water is turned on, it gushes from underneath the breaker "bell."
  • 3-307.11 - It was observed that the breading table at the cook line is in very close proximity to the handsink. When washing hands, water can easily splash onto the table surface as well as into food material.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1) top shelf of service line; 2) two shelves above slicer table.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed uncovered food in the helper station reachin.
  • 4-101.111 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the shelf in the helper station reachin is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. The shelf is very rusted and has an accumulation of debris on it.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted in the broiler station reachin and the dessert 2DR reachin. Bulbs are out.
  • 4-602.11C - Critical Food contact surfaces of the slicer used to prepare potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 4-904.11A - Silverware were found at the coffee station handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located at the bar for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-903.11C - Coffee filters were observed stored unprotected at the coffee station.
  • 4-501.110A - The wash temperature of the high temperature sanitizing warewashing machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature was 150F while the actual temperature was 140F.
  • 4-703.11B - Critical Due to improper operation of the mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 4-501.112)
  • 4-501.11A - 1) The broiler station reachin refrigerator was not maintaining 41F cold hold temperature. The temperature was holding at 45F. The food inside the unit was holding at 45-48F.
December 28, 2004Routine612Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Pooled eggs(59F) were cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-904.11B - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were stored at coffee station with the handles up.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
  • 4-502.11C - The water pressure gauge on the dishwash machine is not in good repair. The needle on the gauge has no pointer.
  • 6-303.11B - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the reachin freezer and the salad reachin. Light bulbs are missing or burned out.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no thermometer located in the salad reachin.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1) shelves above meat slicer; 2) top shelf of prep line.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 4-903.11C - Coffee filters were observed stored unprotected at the coffee station.
  • 7-202.12A - Critical The quaternary ammonia sanitizer in sanitizer buckets was not being used in accordance with law or the manufacturer's use directions. The concentration was in excess of 400ppm.
May 28, 2004Routine28Details / Comments
  • 4-903.11B - Clean single service pans were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 6-303.11B - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the reach-in units.
  • 3-501.16A - Critical French fries were holding at room temperature hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-204.112A - The temperature measuring device in the counter top unit was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
  • 5-202.13 - Critical The diameter of the air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the dipper well is less than 1 inch.
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach-in refrigerator on the cookline.
  • 3-304.12 - Observed a cup used as scop in bar drink ice.
  • 3-203.12A - Critical Inadequate record keeping system for shellfish when removed from their tagged or labeled container.
  • 3-203.12A - Critical Tags missing from the clams and oyster containers.
  • 4-602.11E - Surfaces of the ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-901.11A - Metal lexans were not found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2-303.11 - Employees observed wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. watches
  • 3-501.16B - Critical Repeat Pooled eggs (49 F) cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-904.13A - Repeat Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 43.1-1-5A - Critical Observed bare hand contact the following areas:1. garnishing. 2. bread station.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the counter top unit.
June 17, 2003Routine710Details / Comments

June 19, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar, including the prep/open date.
Hot Water Heater:
Dishwasher: Jackson ES 4
Hood System: Every 3 Months
Grease Trap: Every 3 months
Pest Control: Monthly
Consumer Advisory: partially in compliance, reminder lacking

June 25, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a critical procedures inspection.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
If you have any questions or would like additional information on the routine inspection please call me (703) 246-8449.

December 29, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine/critical procedures inspection.
Review the Big 5 Food-borne Illnesses (Salmonella, E.Coli, Shigella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus) and the symptoms associated with these illnesses (diarrhea, vomiting, severe stomach cramps and/or jaundice). Ensure that all employees, including management, understand reporting, restriction, and exclusion.
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 135F
HOLDING: Hot 135F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
COOLING:
Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F or below within 4 hours. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
Do not allow food to cool at room temperature. When the temperature of hot food falls below 140F it must be under temperature control to prevent bacterial growth. Cool foods by using the following methods:
(1) Placing food in shallow pans;
(2) Separate food into smaller, thinner portions;
(3) Use rapid chill cooling equipment;
(4) Stir the food in a container placed in an ice water bath;
(5) Use containers that facilitate heat transfer (metal);
(6) Add ice as an ingredient;
(7) Cover food loosely while cooling to facilitate air transfer; or
(8) Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
Always wear gloves or use other suitable utensils such as, tongs or deli tissue, when handling ready-to-eat food. Minimize bare hand contact with non-ready-to-eat food as well.
Critical Violations shall be corrected within 10 days.
Non-Critical Violations shall be corrected within 90 days.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
If you have any questions or would like additional information on the routine inspection please call me (703) 246-8449.
Hot Water Heater: Current
Dishwasher: Jackson ES 4
Hood System: Every 3 Months, Hood Filters: Weekly
Grease Trap: Every 3 months, in-house, no documentation
Pest Control: Monthly, no documentation
Consumer Advisory: Displayed in Menu

August 30, 2006 (Complaint)

Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a complaint investigation in regards to the following: Complainant was at the establishment on June 16, 2006, Ordered lobster, he/she became ill on June 17, 2006 around 9AM, his/her symptoms were vomiting, he/she went to the emergency room at suburban hospital on June 17, 2006 he/she was in the hospital for 3 days. diagnosis was gastric upset.
Comments/Observations:
During today's visit it was noted that the lobster in question is received daily from an approved food source. The lobsters are delivered live around 8AM each day. They are stored in the walk-in refrigeration unit (41F) for no longer than a 2 day time period. When ordered for consumption the lobsters are prepped, cooked, and plated for servicing immediately. It is noted that this establishment keeps a daily log of lobsters received, sold, and discarded. Also during the months of June, July, and August the establishment had a lobster promotion. The CFM and staff are unaware of any complaints pertaining to this concern. CFM on duty also explained that no staff has been sick or ill within the recent months. In closing the staff does frequently wash hands to prevent food contamination. There was hand washing observed during today's investigation.
After a thorough and complete assessment of this complaint there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. The following complaint is not confirmed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
If you have any questions or would like additional information on the routine inspection please call me (703) 246-8449.

June 29, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to perform a critical procedures inspection.
**It was recommended that cooling logs be kept to monitor cooling times/temperatures.
CROSS CONTAMINATION
It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready-to-eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready-to-eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef/raw pork
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
If needed, in Spanish it is as follows:
ESTANTE SUPERIOR: la comida precocinada y la comida que esta lista para comer (como vegetales)
SEGUNDO ESTANTE: Mariscos crudo y huevos
TERCER ESTANTE: Carne cruda
ESTANTE INFERIOR: Pollo crudo
I recommend making signs with this order and placing them on your refrigeration units so that your employees know the proper storage of food.
COOLING
Cool foods by the following methods: (1) Placing food in shallow pans; (2) Separating food into smaller thinner portions; (3) Using rapid chill cooling equipment; (4) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
Foods must drop from 140F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours.
NOTES:
*Water Heater: same as file
*Dish Machine: same as file
*Grease Trap: in loading dock; maintained by building
*Hood Filters: biweekly
*Hood System: quarterly
*Pest Control Services: quarterly

December 12, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a routine inspection at the above named establishment.
**Do not use the Traulsen 2 door upright at the salad station to hold potentially hazardous foods until it is able to maintain an ambient air temperature of 41F or below. Have the refrigeration repair person contact me once the work is completed.
**Do not keep potentially hazardous food items at room temperature. They should either be maintained hot, 140F or above, or cold, 41F or below.
**Great meat storage was observed in the meat walk-in.
**Review the Big 5 food borne illnesses (Salmonella, E. Coli, Shigella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus) and the symptoms associated with these illnesses (diarrhea, vomiting, severe stomach cramps and/or jaundice). Ensure that all employees, including management, understand reporting, restriction, and exclusion. Supplemental information has been provided to the CFM.
REMINDERS:
CROSS CONTAMINATION
It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready-to-eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready-to-eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef/raw pork
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
If needed, in Spanish it is as follows:
ESTANTE SUPERIOR: la comida precocinada y la comida que esta lista para comer (como vegetales)
SEGUNDO ESTANTE: Mariscos crudo y huevos
TERCER ESTANTE: Carne cruda
ESTANTE INFERIOR: Pollo crudo
I recommend making signs with this order and placing them on your refrigeration units so that your employees know the proper storage of food.
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Review reheating and holding temperatures with food service employees
REHEATING: Potentially hazardous foods prepared on site 165F
Commercially processed foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F or above, Cold 41F or below
DO NOT let food sit in the DANGER ZONE (41F-140F) for extended periods of time
HANDWASHING REMINDER
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water. Always wear gloves or use other suitable utensils such as tongs or deli tissue, when handling ready-to-eat food. Minimize bare hand contact with non-ready-to-eat food as well.
NOTES:
*Water Heater: same as file
*Dish Machine: same as file
*Grease Trap: in building; provided by building maintanence
*Hood Filters: twice/week
*Hood System: quarterly
*Pest Control Services: every other month

June 20, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
MORE TEMPERATURES: 1. Silver King salad crisper units: 34f, 36f, 2. Traulsen 2-door dessert unit: 40f(40f), 3. Traulsen upright refrigerator (dessert): 41f(42f), 4. ice cream freezer: no thermometer provided.
Today I conducted a ROUTINE inspection at the above named establishment. All critical and easily correctable non-critical violations shall be corrected immediately. If any questions arise, please contact me at (703)246-8425. Thank you.
REMINDERS: 1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap. 2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often. 3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above. 4. Continue to inspect canned food deliveries and segregate any dented cans from general storage. 5. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided. 6. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed. 7. Discuss with your employees illnesses, diseases, and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, E.Coli, Salmonella, etc.). 8. Properly date mark food items with the “use by” date if held beyond 24 hours. 9. Contact the Health Department before you make any changes, additions, and/or renovations to the establishment. 10. ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia’s website.
NOTES: Water heater: in the building
NOTES: Jackson (Ecolab) heat sanitizing unit; Model #: ES-4400; Wash: 160f (150f); Rinse: 180f (186f): FPM: 6.9; 3-vat sink and wiping cloth buckets use Quat sanitizer at 200ppm.

June 20, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
MORE TEMPERATURES: 1. Silver King salad crisper units: 34f, 36f, 2. Traulsen 2-door dessert unit: 40f(40f), 3. Traulsen upright refrigerator (dessert): 41f(42f), 4. ice cream freezer: no thermometer provided.
Today I conducted a ROUTINE inspection at the above named establishment. All critical and easily correctable non-critical violations shall be corrected immediately. If any questions arise, please contact me at (703)246-8425. Thank you.
REMINDERS: 1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap. 2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often. 3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above. 4. Continue to inspect canned food deliveries and segregate any dented cans from general storage. 5. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided. 6. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed. 7. Discuss with your employees illnesses, diseases, and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, E.Coli, Salmonella, etc.). 8. Properly date mark food items with the “use by” date if held beyond 24 hours. 9. Contact the Health Department before you make any changes, additions, and/or renovations to the establishment. 10. ALL inspections are available for public viewing on the State of Virginia’s website.
NOTES: Water heater: in the building
NOTES: Jackson (Ecolab) heat sanitizing unit; Model #: ES-4400; Wash: 160f (150f); Rinse: 180f (186f): FPM: 6.9; 3-vat sink and wiping cloth buckets use Quat sanitizer at 200ppm.

December 28, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
Do not use the mechanical dishwash machine until it has been serviced to provide adequate wash temperature and adequate rinse temperatures, per the manufacturer's dataplate on the side of the machine. A service technician was called during the inspection.
When the machine has been serviced, contact the Health Department at the number provided.
All critical violations must be corrected within 10 business days. All non-critical violations must be corrected within 90 days. The next inspection will be in approximately six months.

May 28, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
It is noted that the pooled eggs were outside the acceptable cold hold temperature for the second inspection in a row. It is recommended that another method be used to keep the egg wash cold.
A log is now being kept of shellfish tag information. Tags must still be kept with the shellfish until the quantity is gone. Add the following information to the log: date container of shellfish was opened; date last unit was used.
Thank you for your cooperation in making corrections during the inspection.

June 17, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Unless otherwise noted in this report, critical violations shall be corrected at time of inspection and non-critical violations shall be corrected no later than 90 days after this inspection.
CLEANING SCHEDULE: Hood system 3 months, Hood filters every day, Grease interceptor as often as needed, Pest control monthly
WATER HEATER is current DISHMACHINE is current

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