RJ'S Restaurant & Sports Pub, 12743 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: RJ'S Restaurant & Sports Pub
Address: 12743 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Virginia
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Sep 28, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0470 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0930 - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the ground beef that may be served raw and/or undercooked
September 28, 2009Risk Factor Assessment30Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: oven, broiler and the ice maker,
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fryer and stove have accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - The floor in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
March 16, 2009Routine22Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 07, 2008Critical Procedures00Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Cut tomatoes, cole slaw, turkey, cheese cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 1580 - The cutting board along the make table are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opner.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: hood filters.
  • 3180 - Clean the floor under and behind equiment.
July 01, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 25, 2007Routine00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 26, 2007Routine00-
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 1580 - The cutting boardsd in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: inside of the freezers.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces in the kitchen. (ie the sides and tops of equipment.)
  • 2200 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level spair arm is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
  • 3180 - The floor in the walk in, kitchen, bar, and store room is in need of cleaning. Also clean the floor drains.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained. (kitchen, bar)
November 30, 2006Routine25Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 25, 2006Critical Procedures00-
  • 0220 - Critical The cook is eating in the kitchen in an area other than a designated break area.
  • 1600 - Repeat The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Can opener
  • 1780 - Critical Containers holding potentially hazardous food items maintained under proper refrigeration are not being cleaned as needed (two reach in freezers)
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Stored on the floor in the bar.
  • 2640 - The door of the refuse container located outside the establishment is not a tight fit.
  • 2830 - Floor and wall juncture in bar is not sealed.
  • 3180 - The floors need to be cleaned under and behind d equipment. noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  • 3260 - Employees are storing personal items on a work table in the kitchen.
  • 3270 - Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests. Fruit flies in the bar area.
  • 3300 - Premises has accumulation of litter by the back door.
November 01, 2005Routine39Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The door gasket on the sandwich unit is damaged.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting boards in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1600 - Repeat The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with imescale that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surface was rusty on the inside (sandwich unit).
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of food deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: can opener and the reach in freezer.
  • 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3170 - The floor in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Repeat The floor in the kitchen, bar, store room is in need of cleaning. Also the wall behind the grill line is in need of cleaning
April 26, 2005Routine17Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 01, 2004Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Ice scoop improperly stored between uses.
  • 3180 - The floor in the walk in noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board on the sandwich unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 3170 - Ceiling tiles are not maintained in good repair
June 11, 2004Routine06Details / Comments
3170 - Urinal in the men's rest room is not maintained in good repairNovember 24, 2003Other01Details / Comments
  • 3170 - Physical structure ie. kitchen door, wall in the wait area, counter top wait area, steam table in the kitchen, floor tile by the fryer, floor in the walk in cooler, wall behind the three compartment sink, wall by the dish washer, is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floors in the bar, wait area, cook line noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1770 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: storage area wait area.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the door tracks on the glass door cooler, tables it the kitchen, top of wolf oven, top of the stove had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the oven used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 2900 - Ventilating system designed so make-up air or exhaust vents contaminate food, food contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
  • 1570 - Shelves in the walk in was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 0470 - Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 2830 - Floor wall juncture in store room is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
  • 2720 - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 3270 - Methods are not being used to control pests
August 18, 2003Routine111Details / Comments

September 28, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)


Violations: Comments:
permit issued.

March 16, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

October 07, 2008 (Critical Procedures)

Comments:
Permit issued.

July 01, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

September 25, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
no hot foods at time of visit, permit issued.

November 30, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
permit issued.

November 01, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
no hot foods at time of visit. permit issued.

April 26, 2005 (Routine)


Violations:

November 01, 2004 (Routine)

Comments:
The kitchen repairs look good keep it up. 2005 permit issued.

June 11, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Note the sandwich unit is going to be replaced, the walls are being replaced

November 24, 2003 (Other)


Violation: 3170 - Urinal in the men's rest room is not maintained in good repair
Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Comments:
clean the floors in the kitchen, make repairers as needed. 2004 permit issued

August 18, 2003 (Routine)


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