- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Tofu not cooled under refrigeration.
Correction: 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 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of easy off oven cleaner is not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of easy off oven cleaner must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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02/05/2016 | Routine | |
Reminder: when tasting food for flavor, be sure to use new (clean) spoon every time.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: The employees are eating in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
Correction: All food handlers who are eating must be in the designated break area away from food preparation/handling areas to prevent cross contamination.
- Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
Observation: The wash temperature of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature is 120ºF and the actual temperature is 117F..
Correction: Discontinue the use of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine until it is working properly. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
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09/14/2015 | Routine | |
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. (knife between cabinets)
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
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03/09/2015 | Routine | |
No violations noted Very clean and organized facility Reminder: to hold tofu cold holding 41F or less. No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/18/2014 | Routine | |
Initial routine inspection good date labels on cooked foods Inspection stamps noted.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
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05/28/2014 | Routine | |
Pre-open inspection Prior to open provide: new blade on can opener implement employee health policy no gaps in hood filters handwash signs detergent and sanitizer for 3 basins covered trash can drain plugs for 3 basins NOTE: backflow device @ new ice machine checked Approved for annual permit upon all items completed No violation noted during this evaluation. | 04/30/2014 | Pre-Opening | |
Reviewed facility blue prints while on-site. Please submit menu, plans and obtain proper building permits/Fire Marshal inspections as needed. (specifically A-001 and A-004 of blueprints) Restaurant plans to install wall (left side of wait station) for office No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/13/2013 | Pre-Opening | |
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