Restaurant Vero, 5723 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Restaurant Vero
Address: 5723 Lee Hwy, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 538-4600
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: Jul 29, 2009

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  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Scoop handles observed touching sugar, panko and flour in big plastic storage containers.
  • 3-501.14A - Critical Repeat Soup, observed at 56F in "Beverage Air" 2-dr upright refrigerator in kitchen was not cooled within 2 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F); and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F) or less.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Following foods were observed at improper cold holding temperature:Scallops (56F), Sliced cheese (45F), Salmon (45F), and Shrimps (53) in "True" 2-dr counter reach-in refrigerator
  • 3-501.17B - Critical Sliced ham, sliced turkey and sliced beef observed in "Beverage Air" 2-dr upright refrigerator in the kitchen, prepared and packaged by a food processing plant opened and held for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked at the time the original container was opened in the food establishment to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
July 29, 2009Critical Procedures50Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17A - Critical Trays of prepared foods, and sliced, packaged deli meats, prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
  • 4-201.11 - The Daewoo and Sharp microwaves are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surface of the interior of the kitchen Bev Air 2 door uprt. freezer is not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.
  • 5-501.115 - Many pallets are stacked on the side of the building.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Gap observed at the top of the back door.
  • 6-501.11 - The wall surface by the mop sink is in disrepair.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Chemical spray bottles are not labelled and/or mislabelled.
March 18, 2009Routine25Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of the required temperatures and times for the safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and reheating of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food).
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of major foodborne illnesses and symptoms.
  • 3-501.14A - Corrected During Inspection Critical A large pot of lamb made on 10/20 and found in the walk-in refrigerator was not cooled within 2 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F); and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F) or less. The lamb was found 51-56 F. Do not serve this item.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following were cold holding at improper temperatures: chicken in the walk-in 47 F, lamb 51-56 F
October 21, 2008Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14 - Critical Food employees failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-501.15A - Cooling (of cooked food) was not accomplished with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Boursin cheese (74 F) and cut avocado (67 F) holding (out on counter) at improper temperatures.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The inside of the ice machine is not clean to sight and touch.
  • 5-203.11 - Critical Repeat There are not an adequate number of handwashing sinks necessary for the convenient use by employees. (No handsink at the bar).
July 02, 2008Routine41Details / Comments
  • 5-203.11 - Critical There are not an adequate number of handwashing sinks necessary for the convenient use by employees [No handsink at bar].
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material [Couple of spray bottles].
March 13, 2008Critical Procedures20Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Containers of panko and all purpose flour were observed not properly labeled to identify their contents.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The milk crates used for storage is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-402.11 - The three compartment sink in the kitchen was noted in need of new caulking.
  • 4-903.11 - Large plastic brown trays and a milk crate were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the back hallway of the kitchen.
October 26, 2007Routine04Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Container of corn starch observed not properly labeled to identify its contents.
  • 4-201.11 - The milk crates used to store utensils are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-203.11 - The thermometer in the Bev. Air upright observed broken.
  • 6-303.11 - One light observed out at the vent hood.
  • 6-305.11 - Jacket and purse observed on utensil storage shelf.
January 09, 2007Routine05Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 18, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in the 2 door Bev Air unit.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates for shelving in the walk in cooler is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the gasket of the 2 door prep refrigerator.
  • 4-903.11 - Dish racks were stored on the floor under the 3 part sink.
  • 6-202.15 - The back door of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Because of the recent heavy rain fall, the door was damaged and wont close all the way.
June 28, 2006Routine14Details / Comments
  • 4-101.111 - Milk crates are used as shelving in the kitchen area.
  • 6-201.13 - Repeat The baseboard is not sealed in the toilet room and in the dining area.
March 07, 2006Routine02Details / Comments
6-201.13 - Baseboard not sealed in toilet rooms and dining area.February 22, 2006Follow-up01Details / Comments
6-201.13 - Baseboard not sealed in toilet rooms and dining area.February 22, 2006Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An improper scoop was found in the all purpose flour.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Remoulade cold holding at 52oF.Front display case cold holding at 50oF.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meat in the refrigeration unit was not properly date-marked after opening.
  • 3-501.18 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) vanilla cream inn the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the date specified on the container.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the wiping rag on lettuce is not nonabsorbent.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: front shelves and under front handsink.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Dish racks were stored on floor by back handsink.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean aluminum pans were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.12 - Clean equipment/utensils were found stored under unprotected sewer lines. Coffee container stored under front handsink plumbing.
  • 5-202.11B - Repeat The front and back handsinks are cracked and not easibly cleanable.
  • 6-501.11 - Wall damaged by mop sink room.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor under equipment near walls in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mopsare not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-202.11 - Critical RAID was found in the establishment and are not required for the maintenance and operation of the food establishment.
August 09, 2005Routine59Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical An improper scoop was found in the all purpose flour.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Remoulade cold holding at 52oF.Front display case cold holding at 50oF.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meat in the refrigeration unit was not properly date-marked after opening.
  • 3-501.18 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) vanilla cream inn the refrigeration unit was not discarded by the date specified on the container.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the wiping rag on lettuce is not nonabsorbent.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: front shelves and under front handsink.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Dish racks were stored on floor by back handsink.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean aluminum pans were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 4-903.12 - Clean equipment/utensils were found stored under unprotected sewer lines. Coffee container stored under front handsink plumbing.
  • 5-202.11B - Repeat The front and back handsinks are cracked and not easibly cleanable.
  • 6-501.11 - Wall damaged by mop sink room.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor under equipment near walls in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mopsare not hung up to air dry.
  • 7-202.11 - Critical RAID was found in the establishment and are not required for the maintenance and operation of the food establishment.
August 09, 2005Routine59Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE food (salads, meat dishes) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The homestandard Sharp microwave and food processor are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the crates used as shelving are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.120 - The "Igloo" ice chest is not approved because it is not designed to drain. Obtain an approved ice chest that drains to the outside.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: interiors of refrigerators/freezers,microwave,refrigerator/freezer gaskets .
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: hood, shelves in kitchen and walk-in, exteriors of equipment,trays with seasonings/ingredients.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Dishracks and clean glasses were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 5-202.11B - The front handsink is cracked and is not easy to clean because the component is damaged or it is in poor repair.
  • 6-202.15 - The front and back doors were open. The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • 6-303.11 - The light was out in the mop sink area.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
April 14, 2005Routine210Details / Comments
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE food (salads, meat dishes) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The homestandard Sharp microwave and food processor are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the crates used as shelving are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.120 - The "Igloo" ice chest is not approved because it is not designed to drain. Obtain an approved ice chest that drains to the outside.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: interiors of refrigerators/freezers,microwave,refrigerator/freezer gaskets .
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: hood, shelves in kitchen and walk-in, exteriors of equipment,trays with seasonings/ingredients.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Dishracks and clean glasses were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 5-202.11B - The front handsink is cracked and is not easy to clean because the component is damaged or it is in poor repair.
  • 6-202.15 - The front and back doors were open. The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • 6-303.11 - The light was out in the mop sink area.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
April 14, 2005Routine210Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There are some tiny holes in the kitchen walls. There is a missing electrical outlet cover to the left of the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils/equipment were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting board.
  • 4-903.11 - Boxes of equipment were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the wiping cloth used under the cutting board and the string used to hang the heated unit are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors and walls in the kitchen were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (Front counter hand sink).
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The "Sharp Carousel" microwave and the "Cuisinart" Pro Custom are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the display case refrigerator were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the kitchen shelving and the refrigerator door gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
November 23, 2004Routine18Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - There are some tiny holes in the kitchen walls. There is a missing electrical outlet cover to the left of the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils/equipment were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting board.
  • 4-903.11 - Boxes of equipment were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the wiping cloth used under the cutting board and the string used to hang the heated unit are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floors and walls in the kitchen were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (Front counter hand sink).
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The "Sharp Carousel" microwave and the "Cuisinart" Pro Custom are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-202.11 - The light bulbs in the display case refrigerator were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the kitchen shelving and the refrigerator door gaskets had accumulations of grime and debris.
November 23, 2004Routine18Details / Comments
  • 5-203.12 - Critical There are not an adequate number of toilets required by law.With one toilet, only 14 seats or less is allowed (Corrected).
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Can opener blade in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat Walkin cooler fan guard not kept clean.Hamilton Beach toaster and the panini grill not kept clean.Fans in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Kitchen floor under equipments, shelving and around the water heater was noted in need of cleaning.Some ceiling tiles stained.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat 2-door Beverage Air refrigerator door gaskets in need of cleaning.Black cart and bottom of table under grill not kept clean.
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-202.15 - Critical One dented can of Pate a Glacier on storage shelf.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Front handsink drain pipe leaking.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board is stained, scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the front handsink.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Walkin cooler shelves rusty.Walkin door gaskets torn.Both handsink basins cracked.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops are not hung up to air dry.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in both Arctic Air freezers.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The Sharp Carousel microwave oven and the Rival roater oven are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The food establishment serves food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens and failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form.
June 30, 2004Routine412Details / Comments
  • 5-203.12 - Critical There are not an adequate number of toilets required by law.With one toilet, only 14 seats or less is allowed (Corrected).
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Can opener blade in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat Walkin cooler fan guard not kept clean.Hamilton Beach toaster and the panini grill not kept clean.Fans in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Kitchen floor under equipments, shelving and around the water heater was noted in need of cleaning.Some ceiling tiles stained.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat 2-door Beverage Air refrigerator door gaskets in need of cleaning.Black cart and bottom of table under grill not kept clean.
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-202.15 - Critical One dented can of Pate a Glacier on storage shelf.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Front handsink drain pipe leaking.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board is stained, scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the front handsink.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Walkin cooler shelves rusty.Walkin door gaskets torn.Both handsink basins cracked.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops are not hung up to air dry.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in both Arctic Air freezers.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The Sharp Carousel microwave oven and the Rival roater oven are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical The food establishment serves food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens and failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form.
June 30, 2004Routine412Details / Comments
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The 2 Rival roasters not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The bottom of the back door of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • 6-501.12 - The wall around the hood was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the hood.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelves and toaster around panini grill.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat One walkin shelf rack rusty. Handsink basins cracked.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Plumbing connections under the front handsink piping are leaking.
March 09, 2004Routine07Details / Comments
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The 2 Rival roasters not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The bottom of the back door of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • 6-501.12 - The wall around the hood was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the hood.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelves and toaster around panini grill.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat One walkin shelf rack rusty. Handsink basins cracked.
  • 5-205.15B - Repeat Plumbing connections under the front handsink piping are leaking.
March 09, 2004Routine07Details / Comments
  • 4-201.11 - The homestandard Sharp microwave and Rival roaster oven are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. The front door was open. There was not an effective door sweep on the back door.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Some clean pots/pans were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Some of the ceiling tiles were stained.
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-304.14 - CORRECTED Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the hood area. i.e.only 10 foot candles measured
  • 4-602.12 - The food contact equipment surface of the grill is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the exteriors of all equipment had accumulations of grime and debris. i.e.toaster, panini grill, fans
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the linen lining refrigerators and shelves are not durable, corrosion resistant, and/or nonabsorbent.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the prep tables are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE food (chicken/tuna salads, coldcuts) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the refrigerators and freezers were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the front handsink piping are leaking.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device in several freezers.
November 07, 2003Routine314Details / Comments
  • 4-201.11 - The homestandard Sharp microwave and Rival roaster oven are not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. The front door was open. There was not an effective door sweep on the back door.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Some clean pots/pans were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Some of the ceiling tiles were stained.
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-304.14 - CORRECTED Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the hood area. i.e.only 10 foot candles measured
  • 4-602.12 - The food contact equipment surface of the grill is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the exteriors of all equipment had accumulations of grime and debris. i.e.toaster, panini grill, fans
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the linen lining refrigerators and shelves are not durable, corrosion resistant, and/or nonabsorbent.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the prep tables are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared, refrigerated RTE food (chicken/tuna salads, coldcuts) held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the refrigerators and freezers were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 5-205.15B - Plumbing connections under the front handsink piping are leaking.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device in several freezers.
November 07, 2003Routine314Details / Comments
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents: back door propped open, gap at bottom and front of screen door.
  • 6-501.14 - Hood filters in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - Bottom of work table not kept clean.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Kitchen floor under equipments not kept clean.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-501.12 - Cutting boards stained and with deep cuts, no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11 - Bottom inside of some refrigerators and freezer not kept clean.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate lighting in walkin cooler was noted in the walk-in cooler (Move the box away from the light bulb.)
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Front and back handsink cracked.
June 24, 2003Routine18Details / Comments
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents: back door propped open, gap at bottom and front of screen door.
  • 6-501.14 - Hood filters in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - Bottom of work table not kept clean.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Kitchen floor under equipments not kept clean.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared, refrigerated ready-to-eat food held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-501.12 - Cutting boards stained and with deep cuts, no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11 - Bottom inside of some refrigerators and freezer not kept clean.
  • 6-303.11 - Inadequate lighting in walkin cooler was noted in the walk-in cooler (Move the box away from the light bulb.)
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Front and back handsink cracked.
June 24, 2003Routine18Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat There is a gap in the corner of the wall by the back door. The mop sink closet light switch is in poor repair.
  • 4-903.11 - Boxes of single service items are stored on the floor.
  • 4-501.11 - The "Delfield" front counter refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged, the oven door hinge is damaged, and the front handsink contains cracks.
  • 5-205.15B - The sink basin at the mop sink is slow to drain.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. (The back door was propped open and the building back doors are not self-closing or tight-fitting) (Corrected-on-site)
  • 6-501.12 - The floors are in need of a thorough cleaning. The wall and ceiling to the left of the hood ventilation system are greasy. I recommend having a six inch overhang of the hood system over the stove.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the soda crates used as shelving are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
January 16, 2003Routine07Details / Comments
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat There is a gap in the corner of the wall by the back door. The mop sink closet light switch is in poor repair.
  • 4-903.11 - Boxes of single service items are stored on the floor.
  • 4-501.11 - The "Delfield" front counter refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged, the oven door hinge is damaged, and the front handsink contains cracks.
  • 5-205.15B - The sink basin at the mop sink is slow to drain.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. (The back door was propped open and the building back doors are not self-closing or tight-fitting) (Corrected-on-site)
  • 6-501.12 - The floors are in need of a thorough cleaning. The wall and ceiling to the left of the hood ventilation system are greasy. I recommend having a six inch overhang of the hood system over the stove.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the soda crates used as shelving are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
January 16, 2003Routine07Details / Comments

July 29, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Please sweep-up dead and trapped roaches.
Pest control: OK

March 18, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CFM was aware of major foodborne illnesses and their associated symptoms.

October 21, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
The probe thermometer was off by +8 F.

July 02, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

March 13, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

October 26, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Last pest control inspection conducted on 10/24/07 (performed monthly).

January 09, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

December 18, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
C.O. approved.

June 28, 2006 (Routine)


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March 07, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Great job with food temperatures, date labeling and keeping raw meats separated. Very clean restaurant.

February 22, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violation: 6-201.13 - Baseboard not sealed in toilet rooms and dining area.
In food establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used to clean the floors, floor/wall junctures shall be coved/closed to no larger than 1mm.
Comments:
C.O. approved.

February 22, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violation: 6-201.13 - Baseboard not sealed in toilet rooms and dining area.
In food establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used to clean the floors, floor/wall junctures shall be coved/closed to no larger than 1mm.
Comments:
C.O. approved.

August 09, 2005 (Routine)


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August 09, 2005 (Routine)


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April 14, 2005 (Routine)


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April 14, 2005 (Routine)


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November 23, 2004 (Routine)


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November 23, 2004 (Routine)


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June 30, 2004 (Routine)


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June 30, 2004 (Routine)


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March 09, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
One toilet room accessible to customers - 15 seats maximum.

March 09, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
One toilet room accessible to customers - 15 seats maximum.

November 07, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Submit another application to change the name to Cafe Cafe.

November 07, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Submit another application to change the name to Cafe Cafe.

June 24, 2003 (Routine)


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June 24, 2003 (Routine)


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January 16, 2003 (Routine)


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January 16, 2003 (Routine)


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