Pines Pizza & Subs, 5645 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA - Pizza inspection findings and violations



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Pizza: Pines Pizza & Subs
Address: 5645 Lee Hwy, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 538-4001
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Sep 14, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Tomato and sausage were 49F in Victory prep.- Certified food manager advised he was cleaning it and had recently plugged it in. Repair if necessary.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The slicer is not clean to sight and touch.
  • 5-205.15A - Critical Repeat Spray hose at the three compartment sink is not properly secured according to law.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Live roaches observed on floor by the three compartment sink. Establishment does not have a pest control company.
September 14, 2009Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Following cold holding food items were observed at the improper temperature:1. Diced tomatoes (58F), Pepperoni (58), Turkey (57F) and Beef (57F) in Victory 3-dr prep refrigerator 2. Turkey (58F) and Cheese (58F) in Superior 1-dr prep refrigerator (DISCARDED)3. Mozarella cheese (46), Cheddar cheese (46F), Beef salami (46F) and Chicken wings (48F) in Kolpak 1-dr walk-in refrigerator
  • 4-204.112 - The Kolpak 1-dr walk-in refrigerator is not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
  • 4-302.14 - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution is not provided.
  • 4-501.11 - Following equipments are not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design:1. Kolpak 1-dr walk-in refrigerator - door is not self closing2. Superior 1-dr prep refrigerator - probably not maintaining appropriate cooling temperature (observed at 48F)3. Victory 3-dr prep refrigerator - probably not maintaining appropriate cooling temperature (observed at 58F)
  • 4-601.11 - Water mixed with other food materials, was observed at the bottom of True 2-dr upright freezer and Superior 1-dr prep refrigerator. The PIC told that the freezer was defrosted last night and hasn't been cleaned since then.Can opener also observed dirty (CORRECTED)
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The food-contact equipment surface of the pizza cutter is not clean to sight and touch.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipments is not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues:1. Pizza prep table (bottom shelf)2. Outside doors of True 2-dr upright freezer3. Hood in the kitchen
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing sink located in the kitchen observed blocked with a container and is accessible at all times for employee use.
  • 5-205.15A - Critical The spray hose at 3-vat sink is not properly secured/repaired according to the law.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the kitchen are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. The bathroom windows was open with no screen.
  • 6-301.11 - A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at the kitchen handwashing sink.
  • 6-301.12 - Both handwashing sinks (in kitchen and restroom) are not provided with individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
  • 6-501.112 - Lot of dead roaches were observed in the kitchen area and were not removed from the control device and/or the premises at a frequency that prevented their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of other pests.
  • 6-501.114 - Sharp microwave oven on the bottom shelf of pizza prep table is not in use and unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 6-501.12 - The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • 6-501.16 - After use, the mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • 7-204.11 - Critical Chlorine (Bleach) used as sanitizer/chemical antimicrobial in 3-vat sink applied to food-contact surfaces does not meet requirements.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical Repeat The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
June 19, 2009Routine514Details / Comments
9.2-3.3 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.January 28, 2009Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Cheese and sausage in prep refrigerator at 48F.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the soda crates used as shelving.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical Repeat The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
January 26, 2009Follow-up21Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods. Eggs on top of produce in walkin.
  • 3-305.11 - Trays of dough stored on floor in walkin.
  • 4-402.11 - Repeat The kitchen handsink not sealed to wall.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The handle in poor repair on take out pizza table.
  • 4-903.11 - Dough trays on floor in walkin. Single service pizza boxes on floor.
  • 5-103.11 - Critical Repeat Hot water generation and distribution systems are not sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the establishment. Toilet room handsink.
  • 5-202.13 - Critical An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the prerinse hose is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or less than 1 inch.
  • 5-502.11 - Grease not removed at a frequency that minimizes objectionable odors and/or attraction/harborage of insects and rodents.
  • 8-301.11 - The food establishment is operating without a valid permit.
December 19, 2008Follow-up36Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Critical An open beverage container and/or a closed beverage container not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Cups without handles used to dispense seasonings.
  • 3-304.14 - Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration; and/or not laundered daily.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Pepperoni at 59F. Ham and Sausage at 58F in Victory prep. Tomatoes at 56F in Superior prep.
  • 4-402.11 - Kitchen handsink not sealed to wall.
  • 4-501.11 - Superior prep icing up. Handle loose on take out pizza table.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surface of the outside equipment is not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris. Shelf under equipment dirty.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The slicer and microwave is not clean to sight and touch. Refrigerator shelves dirty.
  • 5-103.11 - Critical Hot water generation and distribution systems are not sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the establishment. Toilet room handsink.
  • 6-301.12 - No towels in dispenser at kitchen handsink and toilet room handsink.
  • 6-501.12 - The floor not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
November 04, 2008Routine66Details / Comments

September 14, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
1. NFSEM posters were discussed and left with the CFM to post.
2. Establishment is in need of cleaning (both food and nonfood contact surfaces)
- floors, walls
- exterior of utensils
- equipment exteriors
etc.
3. Recommend a routine cleaning and maintenance schedule to help maintain establishment in clean, sanitary condition.
4. You must contact a pest control company. Fax copy of invoice of service within twenty-four hours.

June 19, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

January 28, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violation: 9.2-3.3 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager; provided, that a limited food establishment shall not be in violation of this subsection if it is under the immediate control of a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager. Temporary food establishments shall not be required to be under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager or a limited Northern Virginia certified food manager.
Comments:
C.O. approved.

January 26, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
C.O. not approved.

December 19, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
C.O. not approved.

November 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
C.O. not approved.

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