Renaissance Caterer, 4936 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Renaissance Caterer
Address: 4936 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Sep 3, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 4-901.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Food pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
September 03, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Fish cold holding at 46F. (voluntarily discarded)
  • 4-501.11A - Refrigeration not maintaining 41F or below.
  • 4-901.11A - Food pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
May 13, 2009Routine14Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A2 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Observed ground beef stored on top of raw beef.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the Wood's freezer.
  • 4-501.11B - The door of the microwave is damaged.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: gaskets at the prep cooler.
  • 4-903.11B2 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Clean coffee cup lids were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections at the 1-prep vat are leaking.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • 6-303.11A - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the Walkin cooler.
January 14, 2009Routine27Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed half-n-halves stored @ room temperature. Beef stew stored at 78F. Yuka stored @ 99F.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat Observed interior of Wood's freezer soiled w/meat juice.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection Observed no paper towel @ handsink.
  • 6-501.12A - Observed walls have holes under the handsink.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed Windex bottles stored next to utensils.
October 08, 2008Routine32Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Observed severely dented cans of tomato sauce stored on shelf.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the following is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable: milkcrates are being used as a shelf and a storage container.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of Wood's freezer.
  • 4-903.11B2 - Corrected During Inspection Clean single service items (plates) were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate light was noted in the Walkin cooler and in the Wood's freezer.
  • 6-501.11 - Physical structure is not maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling panels missing above the storage hallway.
  • 6-501.12A - Observed floor tiles missing under the prep counter.
July 03, 2008Routine25Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 24, 2008Routine00Details / Comments
  • 11-2-24A - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep cooler and Wood's freezer.
  • 6-501.11 - Physical structure is not maintained in good repair:1. Observed coving strips missing under food prep counter.2. Observed ceiling tille missing near the back kitchen.
  • 7-201.11A - Critical Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
December 13, 2007Routine22Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the Walkin cooler.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep cooler.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior of the prep cooler.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections under the 3-vat sink piping are leaking.
  • 6-202.14 - The toilet room is not provided with a self-closing door.
September 06, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE food (tuna salad) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 6-202.14 - The toilet room is not provided with a self-closing door.
  • 7-201.11A - Critical Containers of cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
May 29, 2007Routine21Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C06 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food. He stated the cook temperature for chicken is 165 degrees F.
  • 2-402.11 - Corrected During Inspection Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared, refrigerated tuna salad held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-203.11B - The temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 4-302.12A - The food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device that reads 0-220°F in 2 degree increments.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.12 - Corrected During Inspection The red cutting board was heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: some sheet pans and some utensils in the drawer.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the inside of the utensil drawer had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-903.11B1 - Clean equipment was not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted in the over the cooking area in the hood.
January 09, 2007Routine38Details / Comments

September 03, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with manager.

May 13, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with manager.

January 14, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.

October 08, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.
NOTE: Great improvement from the previous inspection.

July 03, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.

March 24, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
Observed the establishment closed for business today.

December 13, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed my report with the manager, who is not a CFM.

September 06, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed my report with the CFM.

May 29, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed my report with the manager.

January 09, 2007 (Routine)


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