Restaurant: Puccio's New York Deli
Address: 15 Loudoun St. S.E., Leesburg, Virginia
Phone: (703) 779-7676
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Jun 9, 2009
0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed potato salad in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
2350 ii - The sink basin next to mop sink is slow to drain.
1010 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surface of the utensils.
1770 B - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed accumulations of food deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: blade of can opener.
1900 - Corrected During InspectionCritical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces..
1900 - Corrected During InspectionCritical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
3180 - Repeat The floor under the freezer and cooler and the window seal behind slicer noted in need of cleaning.
3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the sandwich prep room.
3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the sandwich prep room.
3180 - The floor under the freezer and cooler noted in need of cleaning.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the table under the toaster and wall between the toaster and prep cooler has accumulations of grime and debris. Accumulation of dust was observed on the wall left of the toaster oven.
0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
1010 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surface of the utensils.
3180 - The floor under the dry storage rack noted in need of cleaning.
1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Violation: 2730 - The dumpster is missing its drain plug. Provide a drain plug.
September 30, 2008 (Routine)
Violation: 1570 - The salad cooler is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Monitor the temperature of the salad cooler after lunch.
March 28, 2008 (Routine)
Comments:
No violations noted.
November 15, 2007 (Routine)
Violation: 0690 - Some meats stored over produce which does not require additional cooking. Store meats on the bottom racks of the cooler and produce on the top racks of the cooler.
March 01, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
0610 - Boxes of food stored on the floor in the kitchen. Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug. Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
July 24, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0610 - Repeat Potato chip boxes stored on the floor. Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
0790 - Corrected During Inspection Frozen hamburger stored over produce. Thaw hamburger on the bottom rack of the cooler below items which require no cooking.
3340 1 - Corrected During Inspection A can of Raid for flying insects observed in the kitchen. Remove the can of Raid.
Comments:
The self contained unit will be in place after review from the fire marshall.
January 10, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0580 - Single-use gloves saved for reuse. Cease reuse and discard gloves when interruptions occur in the operation.
0610 - Boxes of chips stored on the floor. Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed potato salad in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening. Mark a ""consume by"" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. 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.
2350 ii - The sink basin next to mop sink is slow to drain. Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
Comments:
Correct all items this week. New owner. Proposed new 30 inch grill and small prep unit should fit by back door. Have the fire marshall approve the grill prior to intalling. All food temps were good. Clean restaurant.
October 03, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0610 - Cases of chips stored on the floor. Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan has accumulations of grime and debris. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted.
2010 - Clean equipment/utensils were found stored in a bin with debris in it. Discontinue storage of clean equipment and utensils in a location subject to contamination.
2890 - Repeat Light bulb in dish sink room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
Comments:
Correct all items this week.
June 02, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
1570 - The prep cooler is not maintaining proper temperature. Repair the prep cooler to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or less.
2890 - Light bulb in dish sink room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
3180 - The floor around perimeter and side of prep cooler noted in need of cleaning. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
3270 - Harborage conditions exist around back of the building with the tall grass. Eliminate harborage conditions. Keep grass and weeds short. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
February 03, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
1010 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surface of the utensils. Discontinue use of sponges for this purpose as they are to be used only where they will not contaminate cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food contact surfaces.
1770 B - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed accumulations of food deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: blade of can opener. Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
1900 - Corrected During InspectionCritical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces.. Provide chorine at proper concentration of 50 to 100 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
1900 - Corrected During InspectionCritical When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin. Provide at proper concentration of 100 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
3180 - Repeat The floor under the freezer and cooler and the window seal behind slicer noted in need of cleaning. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
October 07, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the sandwich prep room. Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the sandwich prep room. Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
3180 - The floor under the freezer and cooler noted in need of cleaning. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the table under the toaster and wall between the toaster and prep cooler has accumulations of grime and debris. Accumulation of dust was observed on the wall left of the toaster oven. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
June 01, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the interior of microwave oven and the side of the prep cooler has accumulations of grime and debris. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted.
0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
2890 - Light bulb in 3-vat sink room is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
3180 - Repeat The floor in the dry storage room noted in need of cleaning. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the sandwich prep room. Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall. Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
January 30, 2004 (Routine)
Violations:
0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening. Mark a ""consume by"" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. 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.
1010 - Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surface of the utensils. Discontinue use of sponges for this purpose as they are to be used only where they will not contaminate cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food contact surfaces.
3180 - The floor under the dry storage rack noted in need of cleaning. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
September 04, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
1750 - Distilled water jugs were observed reused for the storage of dressing. Discontinue the reuse of distilled water containers for dressing storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory by 3-vat sink. Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
0610 - Cases of single service items stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination on shelving at least 6 inches off floor.
3220 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry. Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
August 21, 2003 (Pre-Opening)
Violation: 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the by the mop sink, Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
Comments:
Approved for Health Permit.
August 18, 2003 (Pre-Opening)
Violations:
3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen. Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
2810 - Wall covering around pass through window and area around mop sink is not smooth and easily cleanable. Repair or replace wall or wall covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
1720 - There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration. Obtain a chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
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