Portabella's Ristorante, 2627 New Market Road, Henrico, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Portabella's Ristorante
Address: 2627 New Market Road, Henrico, Virginia
Phone: (804) 795-4144
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Oct 14, 2009

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1780 E - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed inside ice machine in need of cleaning.October 14, 2009Risk Factor Assessment01Details / Comments
  • 1780 E - Observed inside ice machine in need of cleaning.
  • 1320 - No visible thermometer in prep or pizza make refrigerator.
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Observed box of wine and bread pallets stored on the floor.
  • 1060 - Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves.
  • 3170 - Observed some stained ceiling tiles.
July 13, 2009Routine05Details / Comments
0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed kitchen staff with open drink cups.April 07, 2009Risk Factor Assessment10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 09, 2009Risk Factor Assessment00Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed meat sauce holding below 135 degrees (115 degrees).
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed bottle of bleach and spray bottle of carpet cleaner next to onions.
October 15, 2008Risk Factor Assessment20Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed cooked cheesesteak meat held at 67 degrees out of temperature control.
  • 0480 - Observed bulk food bins (sugar,salt) without labels.
  • 0570 - Observed wet wiping cloths stored on table tops.
  • 0550 - Observed cups used for scoops stored laying in sugar/salt.
  • 1770 C - Observed walk-in cooler fan guards and wire shelves in need of cleaning.
  • 3170 - Observed physical facilities in need of repair: missing inlet cover over chest freezer; stained ceiling tiles; holes in orange wall.
July 09, 2008Routine15Details / Comments
0830 - Critical Observed some foods prepared and held overnight without date labels (lasagna, noodles, sauce, etc).April 16, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwash sink in the kitchen was blocked.January 15, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed open drink in food prep area.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed garlic in oil mixture at room temperature.
October 12, 2007Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed portioned deli meat and cheese and cooked lasagna and noodles in the walk-in cooler with no date labels.
  • 1570 - Repeat Observed prep refrigerator door gasket is in poor repair.
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning: bottom inside reach-in freezer.
  • 3080 - Repeat Observed inadequate light in the walk-in cooler and restrooms.
July 25, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed chef handle celery for buffalo wings with bare hands. Observed improper scoops in bulk sugar/salt (cups with no handles).
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed foods in the reach-in freezer stored uncovered.
  • 0570 - Observed wet wiping cloths improperly stored (on table tops).
  • 0610 - Observed bags of onions, sugar and food in the walk-in cooler stored on the floor.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed garlic in oil mixture sitting out at room temperature.
  • 0830 - Critical Observed portioned deli meat and cheese and cooked lasagna and noodles in the walk-in cooler with no date labels.
  • 1570 - Observed prep refrigerator door gasket is in poor repair.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed the can opener blade and slicer and soda nozzles in need of cleaning.
  • 1770 C - Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning: inside reach-in freezer, hood filters, oven hood fan.
  • 3080 - Observed inadequate light in the kitchen and walk-in cooler.
  • 3170 - Observed a large hole in the wall behind the kitchen door.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed spray bottles of chemicals stored with oil under stove, coffee filters at beverage area.
June 27, 2007Routine66Details / Comments

October 14, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violation: 1780 E - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed inside ice machine in need of cleaning.
Clean and sanitize regularly.
Comments:
Note: please move all food and equipment off of the floor in the kitchen and walk-in cooler. Be sure to change gloves between tasks. Good glove use. Chlorine at 50 ppm.

July 13, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good handwashing/glove use/utensil use. Chlorine at 50 ppm.

April 07, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violation: 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed kitchen staff with open drink cups.
Employees may drink from a covered cup with a straw only.
Comments:
Note: Please change gloves between tasks. Food staff may not wear dangling watches. Watch cooling! Deep pans of steak meat at 130 degrees. Must cool to 70 degrees in 2 hours, then to 41 degrees in 4 hours. Good glove use/handwashing. Chlorine at 50 ppm.

January 09, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)

Comments:
Note: watch cooling noodles-only one layer of bundles per pan to help cool quickly. Chicken pieces cooling in a deep pan-spread in shallow pans to cool quickly or hold hold (135 degrees). Good handwashing and glove use. Chlorine at >50 ppm.

October 15, 2008 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violations: Comments:
Note: please provide a fork or tongs for drink lemons. Watch cooling of cheesesteak meat (covered tightly while still warm in the walk-in cooler). Loosely cover and shallow pan to cool quickly or hot hold. Chlorine bleach sanitizer is a little high at the dishmachine (>100 ppm). Adjust to 50 ppm.

July 09, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Good glove use observed. Chlorine at >100 ppm (little high).

April 16, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0830 - Critical Observed some foods prepared and held overnight without date labels (lasagna, noodles, sauce, etc).
Date label all prepared foods held over 24 hours.
Comments:
Good glove use and drinking from covered cups with a straw!

January 15, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwash sink in the kitchen was blocked.
Keep all handsinks clear and accessible.
Comments:
Glove use observed.

October 12, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
All other violations from previous inspections have been corrected-great job. Glove use and handwashing observed.

July 25, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical Items must be addressed immediately. Utensils used to handle ready to eat food, 3 part sink used while dishmachine is waiting for repair.

June 27, 2007 (Routine)


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