Riviera Family Restaurant, 7554 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Riviera Family Restaurant
Address: 7554 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Apr 7, 2009

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  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to describe the primary symptoms of illnesses/diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: Observed raw bacon stored over home fries in the walk in refrigerator
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: Observed raw hamburger over raw shell egg in the walk in refrigerator. Observed raw beef over raw fish in the reach in freezer
  • 3-603.11(B) - Critical The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: Steaks, hamburger, eggs
  • 7-201.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed that poisonous and toxic materials are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Observed several containers of windex on countertops near and over single service items.
April 07, 2009Critical Procedures60Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11(A) - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw chicken stored over bread in cooler and boxed shrimp stored over cucumber; raw chicken stored over bread in freezer
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: spoon found lying in poultry leg container in cooler
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat boxed potato stored on the floor
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chicken soup at 47F
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F - pastas and poultry
  • 3-501.17(B) - Critical The following ready-to-eat , commercially processed food in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening: corned beef
  • 4-501.11(A) - Repeat The reach in freezer lid was damaged, insulation material is exposed and may be fall on contents below; The upright one door unit and south end 2 dr reach in unit [bread only] were found to be not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less. Ambient temperatures found at 48-50F for both units
  • 4-502.13(A) - Manufacturer plastic containers were observed reused for the storage of various foods in cooler
  • 4-601.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: tongs and spatula left on grill from previous shift
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: refrigerator doors, handles, and gaskets and exterior of food contact containers
  • 4-602.12(B) - The interior of both of the microwave ovens are observed soiled.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: one kitchen micro oven
  • 5-501.113(B) - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 6-301.11 - Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-303.11(B) - Observed that reach-in refrigerators had non functional light bulb
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the walls, floors and sides of grill and refrigerators are in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
  • 6-501.18 - Observed that handwashing sinks are unclean and are not being maintained.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of windex or other cleaner in restroom not checked per label check list
  • 7-301.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of bleach and windex stored on shelf over sugar and adjacent to cooking oil for retail sale are not separated by spacing or partitioning
December 05, 2008Routine715Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(I) - Repeat Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Repeat Observed moist wiping cloths lying out on the countertops.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.
  • 4-202.16 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable:1) Observed aluminum foil lining shelving in the food prep area.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11(A) - Repeat The following equipment was observed damaged and no longer smooth and easily cleaned or sanitized:1) Knife handle,2) Lid on the Frigidaire freezer chest.
  • 4-501.11(B) - Repeat The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are (missing, damaged):1) Vulcan walkin cooler,2) Raetone reachin cooler.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical Repeat The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: 1) Slicer.
  • 4-602.12(A) - Repeat The food-contact equipment surface of the following is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris:1) Stove top,2) Griddle surfaces.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: 1) Gaskets on the walkin cooler,2) Shelving in the walkin cooler,3) Interior of the walkin cooler,4) Interior of reachin units,5) Gaskets on the reachin units,6) Ventilation hood,7) Sides of grills,8) Sides of fryer.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:1) Sharp microwave,2) Black & Decker food processor.
  • 5-205.11(A) - Repeat The handwashing facility is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. (CDI)
  • 6-303.11(C) - Repeat Observed burned out lights in the food preparation areas.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the following is not maintained in good repair:1) Wall behind the True prep cooler.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the following is in need of cleaning:1) Floor/wall junctures throughout the facility,2) Ceiling tiles,3) Walls in the food prep area.
December 14, 2007Follow-up115Details / Comments
  • 2-103.11(D) - Poor handwashing procedures observed.
  • 2-103.11(I) - Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Critical Observed no handwashing.
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed evidence of smoking, and drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. (CDI)
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows:1) Observed knoves being stored in between tables. (CDI)
  • 3-304.14(B)(1) - Observed moist wiping cloths lying out on the countertops.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.
  • 4-101.11(A) - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not safe:1) Observed bread being stored in trash bags.
  • 4-101.11(D) - The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not finished to have a smooth, cleanable surface:1) Paintbrush.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable:1) Observed aluminum foil lining shelving in the food prep area.
  • 4-301.11 - The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less.1) True prep cooler (49F)
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11(A) - The following equipment was observed damaged and no longer smooth and easily cleaned or sanitized:1) Grease trap exterior (rusted),2) Shelving in the dishwashing area (rusted),3) Interior shelving of the reachin coolers (rusted),4) Knife handle,5) Lid on the Frigidaire freezer chest.
  • 4-501.11(B) - The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are (missing, damaged):1) Vulcan walkin cooler,2) Raetone reachin cooler.
  • 4-501.11(C) - The can opener blade is rusted and dull.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: 1) Slicer,2) Utensils in storage.
  • 4-601.11(C) - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1) Can opener,2) Shredder blades.
  • 4-602.12(A) - The food-contact equipment surface of the following is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris:1) Stove top,2) Griddle surfaces.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: 1) Gaskets on the walkin cooler,2) Shelving in the walkin cooler,3) Interior of the walkin cooler,4) Shelving in the dishwashing area,5) Utensil drawers,6) Exterior of containers,7) Shelving in the food prep area,8) Exterior of the mixer,9) Interior of reachin units,10) Gaskets on the reachin units,11) Ventilation hood,12) Sides of grills,13) Sides of fryer.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - On November 29, 2005 the Fairfax County Health Department adopted new design requirements for water heaters. Our records indicate that your current hot water heater does not meet these new design requirements. Observed Rheem G91-200 water heater.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:1) Sharp microwave,2) Black & Decker food processor.
  • 5-205.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing facility is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. (CDI)
  • 5-205.15(B) - Observed the three compartment sink faucet turned off due to leaking.
  • 5-403.11(A) - Critical Observed the three compartment sink wash and rinse compartments not plumbed to the grease trap.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. (CDI)
  • 6-303.11(C) - Observed burned out lights in the food preparation areas.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the following is not maintained in good repair:1) Wall behind the True prep cooler.
  • 6-501.114(A) - Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the following is in need of cleaning:1) Floor/wall junctures throughout the facility,2) Ceiling tiles,3) Walls in the food prep area.
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name.
  • 7-209.11 - Observed shoes stored in such a way that they could contaminate equipment in the food prep area.
November 29, 2007Routine626Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw frozen chicken, over frozen vegetables and stuffed pasta in the reach in freezer
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: Obseved raw frozen chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef steak in the reach in freezer.
  • 43.1-3-4(a)-(h) - The Person in Charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.
May 17, 2007Critical Procedures21Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the 2-door reach in refrigerator.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: 1. Shelves below prep tables were observed with an accumulation of dirt and food residue.
  • 4-602.11(E)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Surfaces of the Can opener blade was observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:1. Frigidare chest freezer
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 5-501.113(B) - Corrected During Inspection Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 6-201.11 - The ceiling tiles in the bathrooms at the above mentioned facility are not easily cleanable.
  • 6-403.11(B) - Observed that lockers and personal storage facilities are not located to protect food, equipment, linens, and/or single-service items from contamination.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the walls in the facility are observed not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the facility was in need of cleaning.
November 13, 2006Routine48Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open drinking container, cup of coffe, is stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.114A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 4-501.11A - Wood food paddle was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-502.13A - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelf below prep tables.
  • 4-602.12B - Corrected During Inspection The cavity of both microwave ovens is observed soiled.
  • 4-703.11C - Corrected During Inspection Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 4-501.114)
  • 4-903.11A - Corrected During Inspection Clean utensils were found stored in a dirty drawer.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate lighting was noted in the dry storage room.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted in the reach-in freezer and refrigerator.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate lighting was noted in the ceiling in the food prep area.
  • 6-501.11 - Ceiling tiles and walls in the kitchen are not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.111D - Corrected During Inspection Harborage conditions exist. Live roaches were seen in an old box in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.12A - Floor under the equipment noted in need of cleaning.
February 07, 2006Routine312Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food, beef, stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the reach-in refrigeration unit.
  • 5-205.15B - Corrected During Inspection Plumbing connection, hot water, at the front prep area hand sink is turned off.
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at the front prep area.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Container of all-purpose cleaner is not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
July 13, 2005Critical Procedures13Details / Comments
2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open drinking container stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.March 09, 2005Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-301.11B - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with his bare hands.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-307.11 - Corrected During Inspection A plant is on a shelf in the kitchen.
  • 4-501.114A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 4-502.13A - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 4-601.11C - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelves, gaskets on reach-in units.
  • 4-602.12B - Corrected During Inspection The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 4-703.11C - Corrected During Inspection Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 4-501.114)
  • 6-301.12A - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at kitchen.
  • 6-303.11B - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the reach-in freezer.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Ceiling in kitchen is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.114A - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Working container of windex is not properly labeled.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Personal items stored in such a way that they could contaminate food and equipment.
March 02, 2005Routine69Details / Comments
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the top load freezer.
  • 2-401.11A - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 7-207.11B - Critical Medicine is not located separate from food prep tables.
  • 6-501.11 - Ceiling in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-301.12A - Repeat Observed that no paper towels were available for handsink at the kitchen.
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: inside reach-in refrigerators and freezers, hinges and gaskets on reach-in refrigeratorsandn freezers.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted in the reach-in freezer.
  • 4-501.14 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with limescale that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves with foil on them are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working container of degreaser is not properly labeled.
  • 4-502.13A - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 4-904.11B - Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were not stored in the waiter station with the handles up.
  • 4-602.11E - Surfaces of the ice machine were in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
October 08, 2004Routine411Details / Comments
4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the Randell and Single door Raetone coolers observed torn/damaged and not in good repair.September 01, 2004Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B - Only the wash plumbing line of the three compartment sink is plumbed to drain to the three compartment sink.
  • 6-303.11B - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the warewashing area.
  • 4-204.113 - Repeat There is no data plate on the warewashing machine.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gaskets of the Randall and single door Raetone coolers observed torn/cracked and not in good repair.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat Opening observed around the threshold of the back exit door.
  • 4-101.111 - Repeat Wooden storage shelves observed in the dry storage room.
  • 6-201.11 - Walls behind the Beverage air cooler across from the grill not cleanable.
  • 6-501.111D - One (1) live roach observed on the beverage air cooler.
August 25, 2004Follow-up08Details / Comments
  • 4-204.113 - Repeat There is no data plate on the warewashing machine.
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the Randell cooler observed torn/damaged and not in good repair.
  • 6-303.11B - Repeat Inadequate lighting was noted in the warewashing area and above the hand washing sink in the warewashing area.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 6-202.15 - Repeat Gap observed at the threshold and around the door frame of the back exit door.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat 1. Floor in the walk in cooler observed with heavy rust and areas not in good repair. 2. Opening observed around light fixtures in the food preparation area. 3. Damaged ceiling tiles observed in the dry storage room.
  • 4-501.11A - Inoperable single door cooler observed at the time of the follow up inspection. The unit was working at the time of the inspection dated July 14, 2004. The unit is no in use and I was advised not needed for the operation of the business.
  • 5-202.11A - Critical Repeat Waste water, grease particles and other from the three compartment sink currently being discharge to the floor drain.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical Repeat A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that the following food item may be served raw and/or undercooked: Burgers and Steaks.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board along the Randell cooler is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 6-201.11 - Repeat A number of ceiling tiles in the rest rooms are not cleanable.
July 19, 2004Follow-up29Details / Comments
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board along the Randell Cooler is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 3-307.11 - Ice machine extended pass the wait area and is easily accessible by customers.
  • 4-602.13 - The following were observed with food, duct and other soil build up: Storage shelves, exterior of dish washer, exterior of equipment and other areas.
  • 4-703.11C - Critical Chemical sanitizing dish washer not sanitizing at the time of the inspection.
  • 3-603.11 - Critical A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that the following food item may be served raw and/or undercooked: Steaks
  • 6-501.111B - Old mice dropping observed behind the randell cooler and in next to the walls in the dry storage room.
  • 5-202.11A - Critical Waste water, grease particles and others from the three compartment sink currently being discharged to the floor drain.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate lighting was noted in the food preparation area ( above the prep tables, at the vent hood, above the randell prep cooler and other areas).
  • 4-204.112A - There are no thermometers in the reach in coolers to monitor the ambient temperature.
  • 6-303.11B - Inadequate lighting was noted in the ware area and above the hand washing sinks in the kitchen.
  • 4-204.113 - There is no data plate on the warewashing machine.
  • 6-303.11A - Inadequate lighting was noted in the walk in cooler.
  • 4-501.11B - The door gasket of the Randell cooler observed torn/damaged and not in good repair.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 6-301.12A - There is no paper towel dispensing unit at the kitchen hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the two door cooler.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
  • 4-601.11B - Interior of the vent hood and filters observed with food and grease build up.
  • 6-202.15 - Gap observed at the threshold of the back exit door.
  • 4-101.19A - 1. Wooden storage shelves observed in the kitchen and dry storage room. 2. Unfinished (bare) wood observed throughout the food preparation area. (kitchen)
  • 6-201.11 - Ceiling tiles in the men and women rest room are not cleanable.
  • 43.1-1-5F - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Sharp Carousel Microwave and Cuisinart Food Processor.
  • 4-402.11A - Hand washing sinks in the kitchen and rest rooms not seal to the wall.
  • 4-501.11A - Rusty storage shelves observed in the single door up right cooler.
  • 6-501.11 - 1. Holes observed in wall behind the prep table across from vent hood. 2. Opening observed around electrical outlets throughout the kitchen. 3. Damaged ceiling tiles observed in the kitchen/food preparation area ( chipping edges and water damaged). Damaged ceiling tiles observed in the dry storage room (water damaged). 5. Chipping paint and damaged wall surfaces observed in the dry storage room and in the kitchen ( behind the randell cooler). 6. Opening observed at the ceiling/wall junctures above the beverage air cooler. 7. Floors in the walk in cooler observed with heavy rust build up and areas not in good repair.
  • 6-501.12A - 1. Floors under all kitchen equipment observed with food, grease and other soil build up. 2. Walls behind all equipment observed with food, dust and other soil build up. 3. Walls behind the dish washer observed with food and other soil build up. 4. Vents in the hall to the rest room and in the rest room observed with dust and other soil build up.
  • 4-602.11E - The following were observed with food and other soil build up: door gaskets of all cooling units ( beverage air, randell, walk in and others), can opener, preparation tables, interior of cooling units and other food contact surfaces.
  • 6-305.11B - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions.
  • 4-302.12 - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-101.111 - Food storage shelves in the kitchen observed being line with wall paper type material, which is not in good repair.
July 14, 2004Pre-Opening326Details / Comments

April 07, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit is a critical procedure inspection.

December 05, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
COOKING, REHEATING & HOLDING TEMPERATURES:
Review cooking, reheating, and holding temperatures with food service employees
COOKING: Poultry 165F; Ground Beef & Comminuted Meats 155F; Steaks, Seafood, Pork, and Raw Shell Eggs 145F
REHEATING: PHFs prepared on site 165F, Commercially Processed Foods 140F
HOLDING: Hot 140F+, Cold 41F-
DO NOT let food sit in the “DANGER ZONE” (41F-140F) for extended periods of time.
FOOD STORAGE:
Food shall be stored in the refrigeration and freezer units according to cook temperature to prevent contamination. Raw food products requiring higher cook temperatures shall be stored below raw food products requiring lower cook temperatures.
BOTTOM SHELF – 165F Raw Poultry
MIDDLE SHELF – 155F Raw Ground Beef, Sausage, & Other Comminuted Meats
TOP SHELF – 145F Whole Intact Steaks, Pork, Seafood, Raw Shell Eggs
It is recommended that raw animal products be stored completely separate from raw vegetables, cooked animal products and other non-animal products, such as noodles & rice. If these foods are not stored on a separate shelf from the above listed raw animal products they must be stored above all raw animal products.

DATEMARKING:
Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous food (PHF) at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Similarly, 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, including the prep/open date. 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.
HANDWASHING REMINDER:
Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
Hot Water Heater: Rheem G91-200, 199,900 BTU
Dishmachine: CMA 180-T chemical dishmachine
Grease Trap Cleaning: Monthly (last service 11.01.07)
Ventilation Hood Cleaning: Every 6 months (last service 07.11.07)
Ventilation Hood Filter Cleaning: Weekly (last service 11.25.07)
Pest Control Service: Every 2 weeks (last service 11.14.07)

December 14, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This is a follow up to an inspection conducted November 29, 2007. The above mentioned items have not been corrected since the previous inspection.

November 29, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection.
Facility Data Sheet
Hot Water Heater: Rheem G91-200 which uses 199,900 BTU's to produce 220 GPH of 120oF water at an 80oF rise--not NSF rated.
Dishmachine: CMA 180-T chemical dishmachine which uses 50 GPH
Grease Trap Cleaning: Monthly (last service 11.01.07)
Ventilation Hood Cleaning: Every 6 months (last service 07.11.07)
Ventilation Hood Filter Cleaning: Weekly (last service 11.25.07)
Pest Control Service: Every 2 weeks (last service 11.14.07)
Applicable Consumer Advisory: No

May 17, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a Critical Procedures inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
COMPLIANCE:
1. FAX A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CARD WITHIN 10 DAYS TO MY ATTENTION.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Thank you for rearranging your freezer to correctly store raw and ready to eat foods. Per CFM leftovers are discarded each night and not kept for more than 24 hours.
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management WAS aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. However, the person in charge was not able to name the Big Five Foodborne illness which are required to be reported to the Health Department. Information concerning the employee health policy and Big Five Foodborne illnesses was left witht the cfm.
Wet wiping cloth bucket 50 ppm chlorine.
During inspection observed that the current permit is posted in a place where customers can view. Also, per the CFM there have been no changes to the menu since the last inspection.
Water Heater: AO Smith, BTC 199 962, 190,962 BTU's; 173 GPH
Dish machine Jackson ES 2000 was observed correctly sanitizing at 50ppm.
Hood: Cleaned every 6 months (Remember, the hood is due for a cleaning)
Grease trap: Cleaned every 2 weeks
Pest control services: every 2 weeks, No activity noted on day of inspection.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 703-246-2444. Thank you.

November 13, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's inspection is to perform a routine inspection. Maintain critical items corrected at all times. Correct non-critical items within Ninety (90)-calendar days.
IMPORTANT:
During the beginning of today's inspection, no CFM was present. A CFM SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AT THE FACILITY.

Also, please remember to separate raw foods by type and also keep raw foods separate from Ready to eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Refer to the inspection for more information on cross contamination.
Water Heater: AO Smith, BTC 199 962, 190,962 BTU's; 173 GPH
Dish machine Jackson ES 2000
Hood: Cleaned every 6 months
Grease trap: Cleaned every 2 weeks
Pest control services: every 2 weeks, No activity noted on day of inspection.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 703-246-2444. Thank you.

February 07, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. A pest control company treats every 2 weeks. The water heater and dish machine have not been replaced. Wash temperature 125F and rinse temperature 130F.

July 13, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This is a critical procedures inspection. A pest control company treats every 2 weeks. The grease trap is cleaned out every 15 days. The water heater and dish machine have not been replaced. The dish machine is sanitizing at 100ppm.

March 09, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violation: 2-401.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open drinking container stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) the employee's hands; (2) the container; and (3) exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Comments:
This is a follow up inspection from 3/2/05. The violations were corrected except for the one violation noted.

March 02, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. Pest control every 2 weeks. water heater: Rheem, G91 200, 199,900btu, 181.8gph dish machine: CMA, 180T, 50ppm
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses.

October 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. 'The dish machine is sanitizing at 100ppm chlorine. A pest control company treats every 2 weeks.

September 01, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violation: 4-501.11B - Repeat The door gasket of the Randell and Single door Raetone coolers observed torn/damaged and not in good repair.
Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. ( note: new gaskets on order)
Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a follow up inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Seven (7) out of the Eight (8) non-critical violations corrected. Remaining violation must be corrected within Five (5) days.
2. Recommend a cleaning and maintenance schedule to help maintain the establishment in good condition.
3. Please keep records/receipt of grease trap cleaning on site for review by the Health Department.
4. Good improvements observed throughout the establishment at the time of the inspection.
5. If you have any question, please contact me.

August 25, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a follow up inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining violations MUST be corrected within Five (5) days. A follow up inspection will be conducted on Monday, August 30, 2004.
2. Strongly recommend a cleaning and maintenance schedule to help maintain the establishment in good condition.
3. Last Pest Control Service provided on August 23, 2004. Pest Control Service currently being provided weekly to control pest. Please seek the advice of your Professional Pest Control Company.
4. If you have any question, please contact me.

July 19, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a follow up inspection. Please review the following comments:

1. Approval is hereby granted for the issuance of a Health Department permit. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until the official permit is obtained. All outstanding violations are to be corrected within Ten (10) days. No equipment additions/replacement/changes are allowed without Health Department approval.
2. A follow up inspection will be conducted July 30, 2004 on all remaining violations.
3. Strongly recommend a cleaning and maintenance schedule to help maintain the establishment in good condition.
4. Please organize the dry storage room and remove all items not needed for the operation of the establishment.
5. Please install a paper towel dispensing unit at the cook line hand washing sink.
6. If you have any question, please contact me.

July 14, 2004 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a change of ownership inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. Permit denied for food service, per the Fairfax County Health Department. This establishment must remain CLOSED, until a re-inspection is conducted by the Health Department. The establishment must meet substantial compliance, before a permit can be issued for food service.
2. Please contact me to schedule a re-inspection.
3. If you have any question, please contact me. Thank You.

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