Paradise Lounge / Cotton Club / Manhattan's, 112 North 5th Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Paradise Lounge / Cotton Club / Manhattan's
Address: 112 North 5th Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 644-5777
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Jul 21, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

  • 1700 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. (0 Parts Per Million. PPM)
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
July 21, 2009Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The middle bar sink was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. (leaking from the sink, not the drain)
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the kitchen shelving and the fronts of the cooking equipment and the top of the lower bar area have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar.
  • 3170 - The lower mens room (outside leak, not a bathroom leak) is not maintained in good repair. Also the 3rd floor (one of several) ladies room is missing a toilet hook-up. (toilet is there)
  • 3180 - Bar floor area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3660 - Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public. (another permit is to be issued. Please enclose in a frame and hang behind the bar with other city / state douments and licenses.
March 18, 2009Routine07Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 09, 2009Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 28, 2008Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Butter block and tomato sauce in the four door reach-in refrigerator were cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of several pots and pans are not smooth (pots and pans are dented ) or contain cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned. Also, one fry basket has a broken wire.
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 1570 - Lower menns room cold water faucet was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the stove, broiler, and gri;; have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (The alley delivery door frame has light coming through in several areas and also under the door.
  • 3170 - Repeat One set of the kitchen lights needs a new ballist or tubes to be replaced. and are not maintained in good repair. Also , sveral rest room walls on all three floors need tile and or plaster repair.Also, several ceiling tiles over the dance floor in the lower floor need replacing (water damage)
  • 3660 - Corrected During Inspection Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
March 17, 2008Routine17Details / Comments
0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked rice and cooked noodles (both held over 24 hours) in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.October 31, 2007Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Assorted foods in the triple door refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the deep fat fryer cabinet and the grill top have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (stored on the floor in the storeroom closet)This facility is working on this problem)
  • 3170 - Wall areas behind the restroom handwash sinks that have been replaced are not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Walls and pipes behind and under the automatic dishmachine noted in need of cleaning.
August 01, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of several pots and pans are not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the sides of the grill and stove top has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Store bottled water, beer, etc up off the floor to permit easy cleaning. Store 6'' up or on mobile pallets.
  • 2650 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the lower level hand sink.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall. (lower level rest room)
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door .All toilet room doors are to be self closing.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the 2nd floor bar area.
  • 3170 - Broken window in the 2nd floor rest room is not maintained in good repair Also, the first floor ladies room has peeling paint on the ceiling.
April 12, 2007Routine08Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat Shelves in Coldin reach in refrigerator was observed in a condition that prevents easy cleaning and necessary maintenance.
  • 1570 - Repeat Cover of motor on Coldin reach in refrigerator is observed missing.
  • 1720 - Repeat A quat ammonia test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 2820 - Repeat Utility service line and pipes in the mop area and food prep area nnecessarily exposed.
  • 2930 - Repeat Rear exit door is not protected against entry of insects and rodents with a large opening at the left bottom corner
  • 3170 - Repeat Wall in rear exit hallway is not maintained in good repair with a large hole and the mop area wall is not intact with holes and openings.
  • 3270 - Roaches observed in food prep area.
  • 3270 - Incoming shipments are not being inspected routinely.
  • 3300 - Repeat Facility is storing items in the food prep area unnecessary (screwdriver, papers, radio) to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
September 18, 2006Follow-up07Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers throughout the facility.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat None of the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Shelves in Coldin reach in refrigerator was observed in a condition that prevents easy cleaning and necessary maintenance.
  • 1570 - Cover of motor on Coldin reach in refrigerator is observed missing.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board in the food prep area is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with limescale that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1720 - A quat ammonia test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1770 A - Critical Container lids on the dry storage shelf in the rear was soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
  • 1770 A - Critical Cutting board was deeply stained with food residue and with what appears to be mold.
  • 2000 - Carry-out containers were observed stored unprotected from contamination.
  • 2000 - Clean plates, bowls. pots, pans & ice buckets were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2820 - Utility service line and pipes in the mop area and food prep area nnecessarily exposed.
  • 2930 - Rear exit door is not protected against entry of insects and rodents with a large opening at the left bottom corner
  • 3170 - Repeat Wall in rear exit hallway is not maintained in good repair with a large hole and the mop area wall is not intact with holes and openings.
  • 3180 - Floor throughout the facility was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing items in the food prep area unnecessary (screwdriver, papers, radio) to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
August 30, 2006Routine211Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 01, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0260 - Critical The food is unsound or adulterated.
  • 0470 - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).Food (chicken and shrimp) left uncovered in the refrigeration ( superior )
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw fish.
  • 0820 - Critical Food cold holding at improper temperatures in Coldin 3- door refrigerator.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the cookware- cookpans is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the chest frigidaire freezer and superior refrigerator is ( damaged).
  • 1580 - Repeat 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.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch:soft drink dispenser cups, rusted shelving in the Coldin refrigerator, grill, oven, deep fryer.
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the ice machine used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the warewash area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2650 - Repeat There is no refuse container at the handsink in food preparation area.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the unisex or ladies room stall.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food preparation area. Less than 20 ft.candles of light in the warewash area
  • 3170 - Repeat Walls and ceilings in the food preparation area is not maintained in good repair
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Repeat Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests
May 31, 2006Routine712Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1080 - The cookware is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along thefood preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ice machine, grill, gas stove, @EQUIPMENT@.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exhaust filters, refrigerator door gaskets on Coldin refrigerator, door gaskets on chest freezers, has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2650 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the food preparation area hand sink.
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the food preparation area
  • 3170 - The ceiling in the warewash area is not maintained in good repair
  • 3270 - Harborage conditions exist
October 18, 2005Routine19Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Reach-in refrigerator is missing two glass panels but is maintained with insulating material.
  • 2000 - Keep food service equipment at least 6" above the floor when not in use.
  • 2010 - Clean linen stored too close to the kitchen hand wash sink and receives splash over.
  • 3045 - Corrected During Inspection Hand was sink at the bar area was mising signage.
  • 3180 - Walls and floors under and behind equipment need cleaning.
February 04, 2005Routine05Details / Comments
  • 3030 - No disposable dispenser towel system was provided / in working order at the hand washing lavatory in the ladies room on the upper level.
  • 1720 - No chemical sanitizing test kit being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the glass front, inside bottom has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3020 - Soap dispenser was not convenient at the hand washing lavatory in the bar area on the first floor dining area.
August 10, 2004Routine04Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 24, 2003Routine00Details / Comments

July 21, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

March 18, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Inspection to renew the health Permit.

January 09, 2009 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
No food service preparation was in progress at this inspection.

August 28, 2008 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
Glass front, slide door refrigerator was repaired (new fan unit). New wire mesh strainers are in use. Menu relects the Consumer advisary and the new printing will include the asterix for certain food items.

March 17, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Inspection to renew the Health Permit. Permit was revalidated at the facility. Employee Awareness Policy; Consumer Advisary; and other food code updates were reviewed with the manager.

October 31, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked rice and cooked noodles (both held over 24 hours) in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.

August 01, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Since the last inspection: painting, maintenance repairs, lighting, flooring, plumbing items, cooking equipment, etc. have all been addressed.

April 12, 2007 (Routine)


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September 18, 2006 (Follow-up)


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August 30, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Revalidation process commenced. Left application and invoice with PIC

June 01, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All Critical violations from inspection report on 5/31/06 have been corrected as well as some of the non-critical violations.

May 31, 2006 (Routine)


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October 18, 2005 (Routine)


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February 04, 2005 (Routine)


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August 10, 2004 (Routine)


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September 24, 2003 (Routine)

Comments:
Issued Health Permit (Opening Inspection done previously). Followed up on facility after Hurricane Isabel.

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