Saigon Cafe, 787 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Saigon Cafe
Address: 787 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Phone: (540) 434-5750
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Oct 4, 2008

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Violation code

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. October 04, 2008Routine00Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Currently the chlorine concentration is just below 50ppm. You are using a 6% sodium hypoclorite solution typically used for the 3-compartment sink.
  • 2350 ii - The sink basin at the cooks handsink is slow to drain.
February 05, 2008Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw shrimp and meat.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration for the dishwasher.
  • 3180 - Flooring area in the cooks prep and handsink area noted in need of cleaning.
August 02, 2007Routine12Details / Comments
2310 - Critical Repeat The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.January 30, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw meat. Meat thawing at room temperature.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration in the dishwashing machine.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floors noted in need of cleaning.
March 21, 2006Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw chicken, beef and shrimp.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 3180 - Floor and wall by the handsink noted in need of cleaning.
June 20, 2005Routine22Details / Comments
  • 3320 - Critical Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
  • 0550 - Use of a cup as a scoop in bulk containers of food.
November 18, 2004Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Shrimp cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
August 02, 2004Routine20Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw food.
  • 3180 - Repeat Facility needs general cleaning.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
May 03, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Critical Repeat Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. CORRECTED
  • 0470 - Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in several refrigeration units.
  • 3180 - Repeat FAciliy needs a general cleaning.
  • 2350 - Critical The employee handsink is slow draining.
  • 1450 - The Bev Air cooler is operation at 56F.
September 02, 2003Routine23Details / Comments

October 04, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
Facility serving food at temporary event. All foods stored at 41F or below. Handwashing station available. Gloves, 3-compartment sink, and thermometer available.

February 05, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Soap and papertowels available at the handsink. 3-Compartment sink with 100ppm chlorine. Food stored properly in coolers. Facility properly sanitizing food contact surfaces.

August 02, 2007 (Routine)


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January 30, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 2310 - Critical Repeat The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the items preventing its use.
Comments:
Dishwasher operating correctly with 50ppm chlorine. Refrigeration units at 41f or below.

March 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All refrigeration units operating at 41F or below. Handsink stocked with soap and papertowels. Make sure the dishwasher is operating at 50-100 ppm chlorine.

June 20, 2005 (Routine)


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