Pier 23, 2224 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pier 23
Address: 2224 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: (757) 428-2338
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Jul 15, 2009

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Details / Comments

  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: sliced watermelon in walk-in refrigerator.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use; knives stored between wall and counterspace; utensil handle in buffet cereal.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1350 - The temperature measuring device for the warewashing machine is not operating.
  • 2310 B - The handwash sink at the wait station is being used as a dump station; ice and wiping clothes observed in the basin.
July 15, 2009Routine14Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 03, 2009Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Bracelet and watches while prepping food
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in cooler and refrigerator.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) ham,milk and deli meat in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - Flour mixer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Oil leaking at the grease fitting.
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1750 - Single-service items (clams shell) were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 2230 - Critical There are not an adequate number of handwash lavatories on site. (See 12 VAC5-421-2280)
  • 2350 ii - Hand sink faucet and dishmachine plumbing in poor repair.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. gap at the top section of the screen door
  • 3170 - A/c vent leaking water and is not maintained in good repair
July 16, 2008Routine411Details / Comments
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in buffet line not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3045 - Repeat The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not clearly visible.
April 04, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the cooler gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3270 - Methods are not being used to control pests
September 26, 2007Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. No wrist watch while preparing food
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths improperly used.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomato and cheese at the salad bar cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) milk in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 2000 - Knives were found stored in the wall.
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the dishmachine sink are leaking.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the bar and kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
June 25, 2007Routine39Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) milk in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1210 - Grease from the exhaust hood system at the cook line was observed dripping onto food contact surfaces below.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezer.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the is , damaged.
  • 2000 - Clean silverware were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in buffet line not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents Screen door in poor repair.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
March 23, 2007Routine19Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use drinking container stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled dry food containers.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard lining the utensil drawer is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerators.
  • 1830 - Soiled items were observed loaded into the warewashing machine improperly.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean cups were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb inin the prep area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3260 - Repeat Employees personal items are stored in the kitchen.
August 16, 2006Routine29Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0650 - The food on display is not protected from contamination.
  • 1320 - Repeat The temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator is not easily readable.
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor ceiling material located in the toilet rooms does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in the dish room is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 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 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the refrigerators.
  • 3150 - Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area
  • 3170 - Cove molding and the wall in the back room is not maintained in good repair
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3260 - Repeat Personal items are stored in the kitchen.
  • 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A working container of toxic cleaner is not properly labeled.
May 16, 2006Routine111Details / Comments
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Coffee filters
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor ceiling material located in the toilet rooms does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2890 - Light bulb in dish wash room shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 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 - Repeat Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the deli refrigerator.
  • 3170 - The ceiling in the employee toilet room is not maintained in good repair
April 11, 2006Routine06Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor of the walk-in.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the card board lining the utensil drawer is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device located in the regrigerators is not easily readable.
  • 1570 - The shelving in the walk-in refrigerator was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: the exterior of the ice cooler has mold growth.
  • 2020 - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored @LOCATION@ with the handles up.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the walk-in refrigerator is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  • 3170 - The wall in the back prep room is not maintained in good repair
  • 3250 - Corrected During Inspection The employee toilet room door was open during the inspection.
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided. Purse stored on the drink syrups.
August 17, 2005Routine013Details / Comments
  • 0450 C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.Bowl or utensil without handle used to dispense food.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0650 - The food on display is not protected from contamination.
  • 1570 - Repeat The can opener blade is rusted and dull.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean forks and spoons were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2650 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the employee hand sink.
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor ceiling material located in the prep area does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  • 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 20 foot candles of light was noted in the refrigerators.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 - Critical Repeat Containers of toxic cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
June 28, 2005Routine112Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the refrigerator is (missing, damaged).
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located in the prep area does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2920 - The employee toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
April 13, 2005Routine13Details / Comments
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Corrected.
  • 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 2000 - Repeat Clean plastic cups were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Cut honeydew and shell eggs cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 - Critical Scrambled eggs hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0800 - Critical Gravy noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Corrected.
  • 0440 - Critical Repeat Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0480 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
September 14, 2004Routine47Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Cheese and creamer cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry. Corrected.
  • 3080 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the lowboy refrigerator.
  • 0440 - Critical Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
  • 0380 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Dented can. Corrected.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Corrected.
  • 2000 - Clean plastic cups were not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Corrected.
  • 1450 - The sandwich refrigerator is not maintaining foods at 45 degrees or cooler.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 2020 - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored with the handles up. Corrected.
  • 1570 - Filters missing from the hood.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: low boy refrigerator gaskets.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of juice.
July 22, 2004Routine613Details / Comments
  • 3320 - Critical Original containers of bleach does not have a legible manufacturer label
  • 1730 - The thermometer in the prep refrigerator is not accurate in the range of use.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Screen door is in poor repair.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in some of the reach-in refrigerators.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in the walk-in refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 0450 C - Improper scoop (with no handle) in pepper.
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3330 - Critical Repeat Working container of chemical cleaner are not properly labeled.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the aluminum foil on cooking equipment is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Corrected.
  • 2850 - Mats or duckboards in the walk-in refrigerator is not easily cleanable.
April 26, 2004Routine29Details / Comments
  • 3460 - Critical Medicines are not located in a non-food storage area.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Shrimp in lowboy refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3320 - Critical Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
  • 3260 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0220 - Critical The staff are storing tobacco in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration in 3 compartment sink and at dishmachine.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of chemicals (paint) are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 3290 - Tools noted to be stored in such a way that it is contaminating food serve area.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door ( corrected).
  • 1720 - There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
  • 3200 - Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
  • 1790 - The (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 1570 - Cutting boards and refrigerator gaskets were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
July 08, 2003Routine69Details / Comments
  • 3330 - Critical Working spray bottle containers are not properly labeled.
  • 2890 - Light bulb by exit and in walk in box not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 0820 - Critical Two door unit at 50 degrees, cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 2350 - Critical Repair sink in rest room.
  • 3090 - Ventilation in rest rooms not working.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door
  • 1770 - The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touchglasses.
April 11, 2003Routine34Details / Comments

July 15, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations were discussed for correction.

April 03, 2009 (Routine)

Comments:
Opening inspection conducted. No violations noted. Permit issued.

July 16, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

April 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction/food permit issued/opening inspection.

September 26, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction/ end of the season inspection/facility will be closed in two days and will re-open next year/instructed to apply to health department prior opening next year.

June 25, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection.

March 23, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction/hand sink divider required in the new bar hand sink

August 16, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Violations discussed for correction.

May 16, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

April 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Seasonal opening inspection. All fixtures are clean, test strips and metal stem thermometers are available. The restaurant permit is renewed for 2006.

August 17, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the manager for correction.

June 28, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the manager and corrections made.

April 13, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the manager and corrections made.

September 14, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Proper cooling was discussed with the manager. Restaurant plans to close on or around Sept. 26th. Violations discussed for correction.

July 22, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical items must be corrected immediately. Shellfish tags must be kept in chronological order. Violations discussed for correction.

April 26, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Hand sink in the employee restroom is in poor repair and will be repaired before the restaurant opens for the season. The hand sink near the three compartment sink has been relocated nearer the cook line. Permit issued. Violations discussed for correction.

July 08, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical items corrected, discussed violations with CFM.

April 11, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Dish washer= 50ppm. CFM due soon.

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