Rom Thai, 7512 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Rom Thai
Address: 7512 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: Aug 5, 2009

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Details / Comments

  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 3-304.12 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Rice paddles storedm in water of 89 degrees.
August 05, 2009Routine11Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card. Cousins.
  • 3-305.11 - Bag of carrots stored on the floorof walk in refrigerator. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 3-501.14 - Critical Covered clear chicken broth with condensation on the plastic top 45 degrees.Chicken broth noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) of sandwich units are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-602.13 - Slime on the deflection plate of the ice machine.
  • 7-101.11 - Critical Unlabelled cleaner in spray bottle.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Mouthwash, hand lotion stored in such a way that they could contaminate equipment or food.
April 15, 2009Routine34Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Lots of towels laying on counters and no sanitized container around.
January 07, 2009Routine11Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Food stored under the fans in the walk in with heavy condensate.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following areas are not maintained in good repair:store room near the restrooms need walls sealed as well baseboardsbasemolding under the three compartment sink needs to be installedclean out behind the grease traphole in the corner near the dish machine needs to be sealedkeep fan in kitchen free of dusthoods/vents need to be tightfitting with no gapsdrain in corner needs cleaningbar will remain not usedfill in threshold at the dry storage off from large dining areaweather stripping on door next to storage closet
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. No handlotions in the kitchen as well.
August 07, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 3-305.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor. Cans of food on the floor under the shelves.
  • 3-401.11 - Critical Repeat The chicken in the prep units were not cooked to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. Employee is cooking chicken partially through and sticking it over ice then cooks all the way when ordered.
  • 3-501.16 - Critical Curry sauces and a few other foods were cold holding at improper temperatures. Sliding door refrigerator needs to be serviced not properly holding the foods.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator shelves are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Shelves in beer reach in had rubber matting, this will not allow proper air ciruculation to the foods (milk) in this unit, blocking the flow.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep units or sliding door refrigerators, ones that were hanging were inaccurate.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Ice machine was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The ice machine was leaking into a bucket on the floor.
June 04, 2008Routine34Details / Comments
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezers or prep units. Replace any broken thermometers.
  • 4-501.11 - Missing a handle on one of the pull out drawers in the kitchen near prep unit.
  • 4-502.13 - Repeat Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of foods/sauces.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Food container lids found dirty, dirt and debris behind the grease trap, shelving with the dish racks is dirty, and remove all aluminum foil from shelving and in cookware.
  • 4-903.11 - Aluminum foil was observed stored unprotected on the storage room shelves.
  • 6-202.11 - Light bulb in the sliding door refrigerator is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: * walls, floors (tiles), and ceilings throughout establishment in poor repair* a few ceiling tiles still need replacing when fiber glass is showing stained ones over dish area*insulator in corners of walk in and disharea need to be scraped and smoothed out*gap under the grease trap near the stove should be sealed as to not let moisture underneath
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Sewer cleanout and grease behind the stoves on the floor is noted in need of cleaning.
April 23, 2008Follow-up08Details / Comments
  • 2-101.11 - Critical Repeat The person in charge was not available at the time of inspection. The only person available at the time of the inspection was one of the owners and is not the certified food manager. No food knowledge was shown and the CFM was out of town. This facility only has the one manager.
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat Employees had chlorine test kit for warewashing but did not know how to use them and were not using them. The owner, in addition, did not know the temperature that the dishwasher was to reach only knew not to go in the redzone. The owner, the acting person in charge, did not know the temperatures required for cooking potentially hazardous foods. On this follow up the dishwasher employee was unable to show us these items as well.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Cooked meats stored next to (in the same area) raw chicken and raw beef and duck in the prep unit.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Spoon used to scoop cooked rice was stored in a cup of standing water at room temperature.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly used. Dirty wiping cloths stored on work surfaces and dirty cloths used for activities that are not allowed. Wiping cloths are for sanitizer and cleaning surfaces not as covers to food in storage. A cook used a dirty wiping cloth on a clean surface then hung it on the side of the prep sink.
  • 3-305.11 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination (flyswatter stored on top of freezer).
  • 3-305.12 - Repeat Single service items stored in mechanical room. Insulation from ducts were exposed. Disposable hand towels stored in the chemical closet.
  • 3-401.11 - Critical Repeat The chicken in the prep unit was not cooked to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. Chicken is being partially cooked to 80 F and stored in the top of the sandwich/prep unit.
  • 3-501.11 - Corrected During Inspection Frozen foods not maintained at proper temperature. Two chest freezers in kitchen had frozen raw chicken and pork thawing at almost refrigerator temperatures. Employees will not be cooking them either since the restaurant is closed. In single door reach in freezer had heavily frosted eggrolls not covered.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-201.11 - Repeat The microwave is not designed and constructed to be durable. The microwave is for household use only.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the freezers or prep units.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Pots and pans were found dented and heavily pitted making them no longer easily cleanable, walk in refrigerator still has two gaps one above and one below where air can escape not tight fitting, single door freezer is heavily frosted with ice, wooden handled strainer baskets (were discarded), and some food containers were cracked. Prep units are out of temperature, not much food left in them but all PHFs were discarded.
  • 4-501.114 - Critical Repeat Chlorine concentration for the wiping cloths was high well over 200ppm. Sanitizer for the dishwasher was at 10 ppm and the temperature only reached 122 F.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the prep units and in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 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: fan in 2 door refrigerator, filters over stove, and ovens (grease running down back of stove), cookline not clean. Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment are soiled, the rice cooker insert has mold growing on it from being stored wet, the wok and its burner need cleaning, rice cooker lid, chest freezers. Shelving under stove is lined with aluminum foil and towel from sugar drawer as a liner.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Repeat The ice machine was observed to have heavy accumulation of mold and mildew.
  • 4-901.11 - Repeat Food containers were not found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization. Clean dishes still dirty and are stacked wet.
  • 4-903.11 - Coffee mugs were found stored stacked a top of each other. Plastic single service spoons were not laying with all handles facing the same direction.
  • 5-202.11 - Critical Repeat Not enough water flow/pressure at three compartment sinkLeak at the dishwasher unit (floor wet from the dishwasher to the handsink)Leak at the sink next to the dishwasher (bucket full of water)
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: * wall behind the prep table* wall behind the dishwasher (finish the patchwork)* walls, floors (tiles), and ceilings throughout establishment in poor repair* wall around chest freezer* holes in back store room seeing to the outside* the ceiling to the back door (where shipments are received)* exhaust vents are bent and not tightly fitted* archway of ceiling from restrooms to large dining room in need of repair* wall in womens restroom in need of repair* wall under coffee pot is crumbling, tile crumbled all over floor with debris etc* a few ceiling tiles still need replacing when fiber glass is showing* basemolding in kitchen* seal the particle board shelves in mechanical room with the linen
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Floor, walls, and ceilings are noted in need of cleaning throughout the entire facility. Behind the stove and the wall tiles heavily accumulated with grease, flooring and the mats, floor under ice machine, floor in between stove and prep table in the corner heavily accumulated with grease (eggshells, utensils, etc.).
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of chemicals are not properly labeled. Spray bottle of chemical? water? is not labeled at the dishwasher. Handsoap and dishsoap was kept over the 3 compartment sink.
April 03, 2008Follow-up914Details / Comments
  • 2-101.11 - Critical The person in charge was not available at the time of inspection. The only person available at the time of the inspection was one of the owners and is not the certified food manager. No food knowledge was shown and the CFM was out of town. This facility only has the one manager.
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Employees had chlorine test kit for warewashing but did not know how to use them and were not using them. The owner, in addition, did not know the temperature that the dishwasher was to reach only knew not to go in the redzone. The owner, the acting person in charge, did not know the temperatures required for cooking potentially hazardous foods.
  • 2-301.15 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing. Employee was observed using a dirty cloth to clean surfaces and then after doing so took a clean food container and never washed their hands, when told to do so the employee washed them over the prep sink.
  • 2-401.11 - Critical The employees are storing personal foods in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection. Personal water bottle stored in same container with the clean knives, personal food like a whole duck or chicken in a grocery bag from New York stored with frozen foods for the restaurant. This is an unapproved source mixed with the current facility.
  • 3-301.11 - Critical Scoop in bulk rice container had no handle.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Cooked meats stored next to (in the same area) raw chicken and raw beef and duck in the prep unit.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers. Foods stored in the walk in had no labels and incorrect labels not removed from the food before.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Spoon used to scoop cooked rice was stored in a cup of standing water at room temperature.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly used. Dirty wiping cloths stored on work surfaces and dirty cloths used for activities that are not allowed. Wiping cloths are for sanitizer and cleaning surfaces not as covers to food in storage. A cook used a dirty wiping cloth on a clean surface then hung it on the side of the prep sink.
  • 3-305.12 - Single service items stored in mechanical room. Insulation from ducts were exposed over the single service cups and lids. Chest freezers unlocked and stored in dining room in carpeted area.
  • 3-401.11 - Critical The chicken in the prep unit was not cooked to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. Chicken is being partially cooked to 80 F and stored in the top of the sandwich/prep unit.
  • 3-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Critical All foods cold holding at improper temperatures in the walk in refrigerator.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-201.11 - The microwave is not designed and constructed to be durable. The microwave is for household use only.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Establisment storing excess equipment (knives and containers) not used for the restuarant under the prep table. Personal belongings being stored in the back storage area. The door gaskets to the walk in refrigerator and the chest freezer is heavily damaged. The dishwasher was not working properly.
  • 4-501.114 - Critical Chlorine concentration for the wiping cloths was high well over 200ppm. Sanitizer for the dishwasher was at 10 ppm and the temperature only reached 122 F.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) along the prep units and in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-502.13 - Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of foods. Zip loc bags were observed to be re used for food and not labeled.
  • 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: hood system, filters over stove, shelving in kitchen, shelving with the soda syrups, racks used to dishes through the machine, containers holding clean knives are dirty, and ovens. Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment are soiled. Shelving in walk in are in poor repair and lined with cardboard and aluminum.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Repeat The ice machine was observed to have heavy accumulation of mold and mildew.
  • 4-901.11 - Food containers were not found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 5-202.11 - Critical Not enough water flow/pressure at three compartment sinkLeak at the dishwasher unit (floor wet from the dishwasher to the handsink)Leak at the sink next to the dishwasher (bucket full of water)
  • 5-203.13 - The service sink (mop sink) was blocked with pans, cutting boards, and other food equipment. 90 gallon trash can is also blocking the service sink as well as the three compartment sink next to it.
  • 5-402.12 - Grease trap was observed dirty.
  • 5-502.11 - Refuse containers are stored full overnight at the dumpster causing an attractant to pests.
  • 6-202.11 - Light bulbs in kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 6-202.15 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Outer openings on exterior of the building leading into the mechanical room/storage.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 6-301.13 - Handwashing Aids are being used at the food preparation sink. Dishwashing and handwashing is being done here at the prep sink.
  • 6-303.11 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk in refrigerator. Walk in needs more light. Inadequate lighting at the prep sink area as well.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: * the wall above the door in kitchen * the ceiling above the walk in * wall behind the prep table* wall behind the dishwasher* ceiling tiles are in need of work and the porous tiles to be replaced with smooth, and cleanable ones* window trim in need of repair metal building material showing, rag used to seal the air gaps in windows* glass window in poor repair* walls, floors (tiles), and ceilings throughout establishment in poor repair* wall around chest freezer* holes in back store room seeing to the outside* the ceiling to the back door (where shipments are received)* exhaust vents are bent and not tightly fitted
  • 6-501.111 - Critical Harborage conditions exist. Fly strips (sticky) are used and installed over top of ovens in kitchen, chest freezers, dining room, and other parts of the kitchen where cooking and prepping is conducted.
  • 6-501.12 - Floor, walls, and ceilings are noted in need of cleaning throughout the entire facility.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of chemicals are not properly labeled. Spray bottle of chemical? water? is not labeled at the dishwasher. Handsoap and dishsoap was kept over the 3 compartment sink.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of power steering fluid as well as brake fluid are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (single service drinking cups and lids in back storage area)
March 27, 2008Routine1421Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the white freezer, in the sandwich units, and in the chest freezer.
  • 4-203.12 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the sandwich unit is not accurate.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the sandwich units, chest freezers, and beer cooler.
  • 4-302.12 - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat The door gasket of the walk in refrigerator is damaged. This unit is losing temperature. The chest freezers were heavily frosted.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Repeat The ice machine in the back near the three compartment sink was observed to heavy accumulation of black mold/mildew.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Repair the bent exhaust hood vent. A space (gap) is created in between the vents.
January 16, 2008Follow-up25Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the white freezer, in the sandwich units, and in the chest freezer.
  • 4-102.11 - Observed use of black trash bag as a single-use/single-service food contact material. Trash bag was used as a cover to raw chicken in the walk in.
  • 4-203.12 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the sandwich unit is not accurate.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the sandwich units, chest freezers, and beer cooler.
  • 4-501.11 - The door gasket of the walk in refrigerator is damaged. This unit is losing temperature. The chest freezers were heavily frosted.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Repeat The ice machine in the back near the three compartment sink was observed to heavy accumulation of black mold/mildew.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. The restrooms used by employees and the handsink in the kitchen in corner.
  • 6-501.11 - Repair the bent exhaust hood vent. A space (gap) is created in between the vents.
January 09, 2008Routine26Details / Comments
  • 2-101.11 - Critical The person in charge (Robert Costa / Certified food Manager)was not available at the time of inspection.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Uncovered food (2 pots, sauce and soup) in the walk-in fridge
  • 3-305.14 - Prepping food on chopping boards set on the sanitize section of the 3 compartment sink. Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • 4-501.11 - Cooing fan in walk-in cooler was observed in a state of disrepair / leaking condensate into bucket (on shelf above produce.)
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Surfaces of both ice machines were in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris and mold.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Ceiling in dish washing room has 2 tiles missing / open over dishes etc.
September 10, 2007Routine33Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11 - Silver King prep unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: walk-in shelving, shelving in dishwasher area, metal table
  • 5-501.17 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 6-501.11 - Tiles missing from ceiling in dishwasher area.
  • 7-201.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Spray bottles of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
March 07, 2007Routine14Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Eggs next to lemons.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 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:microwave, inside of refrigeration, door gaskets.
  • 4-602.11 - Critical Surfaces of the soda fountain nozzles was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the storage shelves in restaurant had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.11 - Floor in kitchen is not maintained in good repair
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat Wall next to soda canisters, also floor under and behind equipment noted in need of cleaning.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of sanitizer are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
October 23, 2006Routine36Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 31, 2006Routine00Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Repeat The PERSONNEL is drinking (open container) in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 3-304.12 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the chest freezer.
  • 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: ventilation hood, fans.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: shelf with pots on it, ice machine, green dry storage bins, grey and clear containers with utensils in it.
  • 6-202.11 - Light bulb in the kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back preperation area.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the back preperation area.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floor underneath all eqipment and the ceiling tiles noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.18 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
December 12, 2005Routine29Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Critical The PERSONNEL is storing drinks in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 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: dusty fan, ventilation hood .
  • 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: inside the ice machine, soda dispenser, metal shelving under the china bowls and plates, green dry storage bins.
  • 4-701.10 - The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: cutting boards and knives (after cutting meat)
  • 6-501.12 - The floor under the oven and all eqipment noted in need of cleaning.
  • 7-207.11 - Critical Medicines can't be stored by food products.
July 14, 2005Routine24Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 14, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16 - Critical Beef, eggs, chicken, beef, tofu cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-701.11 - Critical The eggs, tofu (not at 41 degrees F or below for more than 4 hours) is unsafe.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in all of the freezers, walk-in freezer has a broken thermometer, and sandwich unit underneath the wall clock.
February 06, 2005Follow-up21Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor (in the walk-in refrigerator).
  • 3-305.11 - Food (mango's) stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  • 3-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Beef, eggs, chicken, beef, tofu cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3-701.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The eggs, tofu (not at 41 degrees F or below for more than 4 hours) is unsafe.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in all of the freezers, walk-in freezer has a broken thermometer, and sandwich unit underneath the wall clock.
  • 4-501.11 - Microwave was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 6-403.11 - Area designated for employee to eat, drink, and use tobacco is located so that it does not protect food from contamination
  • 6-501.12 - Floor in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning. The ventilation hood needs to be cleaned.
January 31, 2005Routine26Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 4-501.19 - The temperature of the in-use wash water solution was observed at less than 110F.
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 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: ice machine.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the floor by ice machine had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 7-209.11 - Purses and paperwook stored in such a way that they could contaminate food in the preperation area.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the front refrigerators.
  • 7-207.11 - Critical Medicines are not located in food preperation area (vitamins and medicines).
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator.
January 15, 2004Routine36Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: nozles of soft drink dispenser.
  • 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: inside of microwave and the top shelf of the sandwich unit..
  • 3-304.12 - Dispensing utensils (ice scoop) improperly stored between.
  • 6-202.11 - Repeat Light bulb in the kitchen area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers containers containing white powder.
  • 3-305.12 - Food found stored on floor that is not in a water proof container. Corrected during inspection.
June 24, 2003Routine05Details / Comments
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerators, storage shelves had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the walk-in shelves and storage drawers is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 6-501.12 - Wall behind dishwasher and prep tables noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-202.11 - Light bulb in vent hood not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
February 26, 2003Routine06Details / Comments
  • 3-304.11 - Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. The soda nozzle holster is molded.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 6-501.11 - The walls of the kitchen are not maintained in good repair
  • 2350 ii - The sink basin in the men's room is slow to drain.
  • 4-101.111 - The nonfood contact surface of the storage shelves of walk-in are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the bar sink had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.12 - Ceiling vents noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-202.11 - Light bulb in kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
January 16, 2003Routine17Details / Comments

August 05, 2009 (Routine)


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April 15, 2009 (Routine)


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January 07, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed with manager about sending employees to food handler class, employee health policy. Good food temperatures, labeling, and orgainization. Keep up the food knowledge, recommended for renewal of health permit.

August 07, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Remove any hanging fly paper, if a new owner occurs will only do beer and wine, and the above violations will be corrected.

June 04, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Some good strides have been made in this facility some violations were still repeated but manager has been informed of them and are working towards correcting them. Will resume the normal inspection rotation.

April 23, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
CFM needs to be transferred to Norfolk, and restuarant needs to keep up on the repairs and cleaning and obtaining more CFM's. Recommended for Permit and may re open for business a routine inspection will be done around 30 days or so from this day to check on progress.

April 03, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
When this establishment is ready to have follow up done to re open the Certified Food Manager must be present!! Restaurant is still closed at this time. All unsafe foods were discarded. Some things were not observed during inspection since it is not operating, violations still pending.

March 27, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Fire supression system reads 2003 and needs to be updated immediately. Extension cords cannot be used in food facilities so the manager will need to refrain from their use. Facility has voluntarily closed. Will make the necessary repairs (cleaning, and a certified food manager), supervision over the cooking, preparation, service and clean up. Will institute proper cooking and cooling methods, temperature logs and taking care of potentially hazardous foods and their temperatures. Employees will need to have training and learn the corrective actions to follow on safe food handling practices. A follow up inspection will be done when the establishment is ready until then the facility will remain closed. The current Health permit is expired. Clay pot was discarded but used, all pottery must be proven to be a food contact use.

January 16, 2008 (Follow-up)


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January 09, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Will be back on follow up to check on temperatures/thermometers. Tomatoes need to moved to coldest part of the walk in refrigerator. Walk in temperature overall needs to be lower.

September 10, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Pinit Resconsin present during inspection / FHC exp 10/08
Orkid pest control on monthly contract
Discussed keeping sliced tomatoes on ice
Frozen mussels bought from Cysco / no tag required

March 07, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Hood system cleaned every six months by O-Tech Pressure Washing, next cleaning due 4-28-07. All items are accessible for handwashing. Verified employees food handler cards. One newly hired employee to attend food handler class. Informed manager to maintain current temp logs. Copies of temp charts given to manager. Facility recommended for permit.

October 23, 2006 (Routine)


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May 31, 2006 (Routine)

Comments:
See HACCP inspection.

December 12, 2005 (Routine)


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July 14, 2005 (Routine)


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February 14, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
I did a follow up inspection on the sandwich unit. The temps. are now below 41 degrees or below. They have fixed the problem with the sandwich unit.

February 06, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Another follow-up needs to be done. They are going to call somebody in to fix the sandwich unit. They threw the food in the sandwich unit away and is going to get new food out of the walk-in refrigerator. They are not going to store food in the sandwich unit.

January 31, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The raw chicken,beef,shrimp had been out for 3 and a half hours,but, the owner voluntarily got rid of the food. The eggs and tofu had been out for more than 4 hours and the owner dicarded those items, also.

January 15, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Beef containers that are nesting on top of each other. Raw seafood nested on top of each other.

June 24, 2003 (Routine)


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February 26, 2003 (Routine)


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January 16, 2003 (Routine)


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