Restaurant: Shish Kabab Inc.
Address: 3417 Old Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 967-9868
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: Aug 3, 2009
0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Open drink in kitchen.
0450 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Bare hands used when prepping finished nann.
0470 - Critical Repeat Raw shell eggs above cooked foods.
0760 - Critical Chicken curry on buffet at 119 degrees.
0820 A 2 - Critical 1. Make table had elevated temperatures; chicken curry at 55 degrees. 2. Three door unit had elevated temperatures. Okra at 44.8 degrees, rice pudding at 47 degrees, spinach at 50 degrees.
Comments:
It appears that refrigerators are holding at proper temperatures. PIC kept a log this weekend and observed good temperatures. Continue to monitor your units daily. This is a good food safety practice. Make unit 37.5 degrees (water), 3 door 39.6 degrees (water). Thawing to be done inside refrigerator or you can do it under cold running water. Remember butter to be placed on time control and discarded after 4 hours.
July 31, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Violations:
0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Open drink in kitchen. Personal drinks to have lids and straws. PIC discarded.
0450 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Bare hands used when prepping finished nann. Gloves required for ready to eat foods. Gloves were put on.
0470 - Critical Repeat Raw shell eggs above cooked foods. Store raw eggs on bottom.
0760 - Critical Chicken curry on buffet at 119 degrees. Reheat to 165 degrees before placing on buffet. Item was reheated to 202 degrees.
0820 A 2 - Critical 1. Make table had elevated temperatures; chicken curry at 55 degrees. 2. Three door unit had elevated temperatures. Okra at 44.8 degrees, rice pudding at 47 degrees, spinach at 50 degrees. 1. Have unit serviced. Do not over fill pans and do not stack pans inside unit. 2. Food to be removed from unit. PIC transferring these foods to 2 door and raw veggies to three door. Service man was called. You must get this fixed today or you have to throw foods out that have been greater than 41 degrees for 6 hours.
0830 - Critical Repeat Not all foods dated. Ensure cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables, cooked meats, cooked rice have prep dates marked.
Comments:
Other observations: clean interior of all refrigerators; do not shut off hot water at handsink; do not put food on floor; keep back door shut; flies on premises; walls require cleaning. Step up cleaning throughout kitchen. Set up wiping cloth buckets. Section 140: you are in need of additional refrigeration space. Since you cool quantities of food I recommend a walk in for faster cooling.
July 31, 2009 (Follow-up)
Comments:
Follow up concerning temperature problems with a 3 door unit and a make table. Both units were serviced but air temperatures are still elevated. Serviceman is planning to return at 5 pm to recheck. If food is over 41 degrees for more than 6 hours it must be discarded. Owner and person in charge to ensure refrigerators are working properly. You have a little more room in 2 door that is working fine. Try to use this unit for meats and cooked foods at this time. A bottle of water was placed inside both units. Employee to check temperature on both tomorrow morning. If it is 41 degrees, you may use these units. If not 41 degrees or lower, do not use. Keep a temperature log on units. I will come by Monday to recheck. No cooling of bulk foods to occur until all refrigerators are working. Cook foods as you need them and keep them hot (>135 degrees). At 6:00, PIC agreed to discard goat, chicken and cheese inside make table.
April 30, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Violations:
0470 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Raw meat stored over cooked foods. Store all raw meats on bottom shelf.
0800 - Critical Onion sauce found in a large tub at 53 degrees. This was prepared last night but was not cooled properly. PIC discarded. Separate into shallow pans and cool rapidly. Cool from 135 to 70 degrees in 2 hours then continue to cool to 41 degrees in 4 more hours. All foods must be cooled in this manner. Manager and owner to verify your procedures.
0830 - Corrected During InspectionCritical No dates found on any foods in refrigerator: Rice pudding, chicken curry, goat curry, sauces. Place dates on your ready to eat foods. PIC corrected.
Comments:
Other observations: Roach egg casing observed on handsink. Have kitchen serviced by pest control operator. Clean up dead bodies and egg casings. (Owner stated PCO is coming 2 times a month). Keep back door closed. Keep real butter cold or hot (less than 41 degrees or greater than 135 degrees).
January 30, 2009 (Risk Factor Assessment)
Violations:
0170 - Observed worker wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Wash hands in handsink only. Worker was instructed to use handsink.
0380 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Several dented cans of food. Do not use. Return for reimbursement. PIC removed from shelf.
0470 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Raw chicken stored above lamb. Store raw chicken on bottom shelf. PIC corrected.
Comments:
We discussed using more ice under rice pudding to keep cold. Cool foods from 135 degrees to 70 degrees in 2 hours, then to 41 degrees in 4 more hours. Do not cover during cooling process. Continue to remove cardboard from freezer. The following items were corrected from last inspection: #3045, 1770A, 820A1, 830, 3330, 570, 1770C, 1770B, 3180, 3200. A lot of cleaning and organizing has been done. Continue to work on the above. Many questions asked of PIC-he was able to answer.
December 11, 2008 (Follow-up)
Comments:
Follow up to ensure that owner corrects dating of prepared foods and to ensure that workers use a thermometer when reheating foods. Chick peas were being reheated as I arrived. Worker did not check temperature. After I checked chick peas I found them to be 124 degrees. These were not reheated to 165 degrees. PIC put them back on the stove and reheated to 165 degrees. Foods are still not being dated. When you prepare foods, place a date on containers. This date may indicate prep date. You have a shelf life of 7 days. This must be started. Stickers are available. Today a large quantity of food (quat) was cooked and placed on counter in plastic bus tubs. A part will be picking up at 8 pm tonight. It will be cooked again with rice. You must cool to 70 degrees within 2 hours. An ice bath was begun for the goat mix. You have very little refrigeration space for cooling. Try to arrange your time so that food doesn't have to be cooled before catering an event.
November 18, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
3045 - No "employees must wash hands" sign at handsink in kitchen. Post sign.
0470 - Critical Raw eggs stored above spinach. Store vegetables above eggs and raw meat. Store chicken on bottom shelf.
1770 A - Critical Cutting board found soiled. Clean and sanitize every 4 hours.
0820 A 1 - Critical Food on buffet was not holding at 135 degrees or above: 109 degree chickpeas, 111 degree spinach/peas, 98 degree tandoori chicken. Food was removed and discarded. Lunch run from 11-3 but food is not always discarded. Take the temperature of the food, if greater than 135 degrees you may keep but if it isn't 135 degrees or higher discard after lunch.
0830 - Critical Repeat No dates found on cooked foods. Mark all cooked foods with day of prep. Food not to be kept more than 7 days with day of prep considered as day one.
3330 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Unlabeled spray bottles of degreaser. PIC corrected.
0610 - Bags of chicken on floor. Uncovered chicken in freezer. Do not place on floor-corrected. Cover.
0570 - Dirty wiping cloths on counter. Keep in sanitizer between uses. Change water frequently.
1060 - Cardboard has been used inside freezers on shelves. Cardboard is not cleanable. Remove.
1770 B - Interior of oven has spilled rice. Clean.
1770 C - Many items found soiled: under stove, shelves, exterior of pots, interior of freezer. Clean.
3180 - Floors and walls found dirty. Clean thoroughly.
3200 - Hood filters are dirty. Clean regularly.
Comments:
Note: discussed cooling of foods such as yogurt. Cool from 135 degrees to 70 degrees within 2 hours and then down to 41 degrees in 4 more hours. Use ice bath to help. Remove wooden log from kitchen. We discussed disposing of mop water in mop sink and not outside. We discussed proper set up of 3 compartment sink and the use of the test kit. Workers are to use thermometer to judge when food needs to be moved from cooling on counter to being transferred to refrigerator. Use the thermometer. We discussed keeping butter hot or cold-you decide. I will return to ensure use of thermometer and date marking has begun. Permit expires 1/31/09-all to be corrected before that time.
April 15, 2008 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Open employee drink in kitchen. Employee drinks must have lid and straw. Drink discarded.
0830 - Critical Repeat Yogurt was not dated. Date label.
2310 - Critical Handsink had items stored in it. Handsink was dry. Keep sink open and use.
December 12, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
0820 1 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed foods on top of cold holding unit to be above 41 degrees (chicken 48 degrees, lamb 50 degrees). Corrected on site by placing items on ice, covering free spaces to keep in cold air.
0830 - Critical Several prepared food without proper date labels: carrout soufle, spinach, samosa, potatoes, cooked lamb. Correct by labeling with the date prepared.
0960 2 - Corrected During Inspection Plastic cup used to dispense rice. Corrected on site by removing. Only use utensils with handles.
1800 - The outside of the spice containers have build up. Correct by cleaning.
Comments:
No contact with ready to eat foods observed. Bleach and test strip available for sanitizing.
October 04, 2007 (Follow-up)
Violation: 0830 - Critical Observed goat prepared last night at 46-48 degrees. Unable to determine if cooled properly. Correct by throwing out. Place foods in shallow pans to cool and store. When still warm, leave uncovered until they reach 41 degrees.
Comments:
Corrected #670-sneeze guard in place, #820-refrigerator <40 degrees (milk 39 degrees, chicken 40 degrees) and new refrigerator purchased for additional space. Good work cleaning up-looks good.
October 02, 2007 (Follow-up)
Violations:
0670 A - Critical Repeat Self-service buffet not protected with sneeze guard and dessert items not covered. Correct immediately by supplying sneeze guard and covers.
0670 A - Critical Repeat 10/2/07-Still missing the sneeze guard on the hot side of the buffet (cold side is covered). 10/2/07-correct by supplying within 48 hours.
0820 - Critical Cold items on buffet above 41 degrees (yogurt sauce 47 degrees, pudding 50 degrees). Corrected on site by adding more ice-be sure it contacts the pan.
0820 - Critical 10/2/07-The refrigeration unit is above 50 degrees (goat 56 degrees, chick peas 58 degrees, milk 48 degrees). 10/2/07-Correct by throwing out prepared items, move unopened milk to other refrigeration. Place chicken in freezer. If not repaired within 2 hours, only foods that cannot be placed in other refrigeration will have to be thrown out.
Comments:
Follow up will be conducted in 2 hours.
October 02, 2007 (Follow-up)
Comments:
Refrigeration repair cannot come until later today. All potentially hazardous foods moved to other refrigerator or thrown out (goat meat, chick peas, milk). Ok to keep vegetables in refrigerator. Do not put other foods back until refrigerator is repaired to reach less than 41 degrees. Sneeze guard to be repaired 10/3/07.
September 17, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0670 A - Critical Self-service buffet not protected with sneeze guard and dessert items not covered. Correct immediately by supplying sneeze guard and covers.
0800 - Critical Chick peas, cooked yesterday still 65 degrees in the refrigerator. Correct by throwing out immediately. Cool hot foods from 140 degrees to 40 degrees in 4 hours by placing in small, shallow batches; leave uncovered, and stir frequently; use ice baths when necessary.
0820 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Repeat Cold items on buffet above 41 degrees (yogurt sauce 47 degrees, pudding 50 degrees). Corrected on site by adding more ice-be sure it contacts the pan.
May 24, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0470 - Critical Sugar and flour bins without lids. Keep covered.
0470 - Critical Several foods without cover of protection: pudding on buffe uncovered. Keep covered.
0820 - Critical There are buckets of chicken sitting on the counter at 62 degrees. Correct by keeping in refrigerator until ready to cook. Cook these items ASAP.
0820 - Critical The rice pudding and yogurt sauce are above 60 degrees-no ice under either. Correct by keeping on ice to maintain<40 degrees.
0830 - Critical Foods in the refrigerator cooked yesterday without proper labels. Correct by labeling with the date prepared.
1700 - Critical The three compartment sink is not set up, there are dirty dishes in all 3 sinks, no sanitizer. Correct by keeping sinks set up to wash-rinse-sanitize. have sanitizer water set up.
February 22, 2007 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
Good temperatures. No violations.
December 11, 2006 (Follow-up)
Violations:
1570 - Repeat Still have unused equipment; Pepsi machine (Pepsi has been called to come pick up) and broken microwave. Remove from premises.
2700 - Repeat Dumpster missing lids, too small. New dumpsters are going to be provided by the landlord.
Comments:
Follow up from 11/20/06. Corrected violations: 1320-all rerigerators have thermometers, 1620-handsink being used appropriately; 1800-the walls have been cleaned; 2740-no trash on the ground; 1530-the owner has gotten the correct test strips.
November 20, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0830 - Critical Observed PHF without date markings (cheese, chicken, lentils). Correct by labeling prepared foods kept for more than 1 day with the date prepared.
1320 - Observed some missing or broken thermometers in some refrigeration units. Correct by keeping working thermometers in all refrigeration units.
1530 - Observed the incorrect sanitizer test kit. Correct by supplying chlorine test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
1570 - Observed several pieces of equipment not in use: Pepsi soda box and fountain, broken microwave. Correct by removing broken or unused equipment from the facility.
1620 - Observed employees washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink. Correct by only using specified handsinks for handwashing. Only use 3 compartment sink for dishwashing.
1800 - Observed some walls to have food debris/splash. Correct by cleaning all spills and splash as soon as possible.
2700 - Observed the dumpster to be missing lids. Correct by having dumpster replaced. Keep doors and lids shut at all times.
2740 - Observed many bags of trash on the ground around the dumpster. Correct by keeping ground clean and free of trash. Have landlord provide an additional dumpster if one will not hold the amount of trash disposed of.
3020 - Corrected During Inspection Observed no soap at the handsink. Corrected during inspection by providing.
Comments:
Hot water 132 degrees. All refrigeration <41 degrees. Good holding temperatures.
August 23, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0160 - Critical Observed employees washing their hands without using soap. Also, using 3 compartment sink to rinse hands. Correct by only using designated handwashing sink. Must use hot water and soap for 20 seconds, rinse, dry with paper towels.
0820 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Observed rice pudding on buffet at 78 degrees with no ice bath. Corrected by placing on ice. Be sure ice is always contacting the pan.
3340 - Critical Fly strip hanging over top of food preparation area. Correct by moving to an area where no food is prepared or stored.
June 09, 2006 (Follow-up)
Violation: 0850 - Critical Thawing frozen meat in standing water. Correct by thawing under running water (<70 degrees) or in refrig.
Comments:
The following have been corrected: the bulk containers of spices have been labeled; thermometers have been placed in all refrig; the toppings for the buffet are covered; using spoons for dispensing the rice; no aluminum foil for lining pans, the self service ice dispenser is clean; the 3 compartment sink is set up correctly bleach >200 ppm; no unlabeled chemicals and no medicines in the kitchen. Do not leave exterior doors open unless they have screens to prevent pests.
May 22, 2006 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
0270 - Critical Bulk containers of spices without labels. Label in English and native language spoken.
1890 - Critical Self service ice dispenser is dirty. Clean and sanitize.
1890 - Critical Using aluminum foil to line pans on buffet. Only use pans, not foil.
3340 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Medicine bottles in kitchen. Corrected by removing.
3340 - Critical Several unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals. Label with contents.
Comments:
gloves are available.
February 15, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
0220 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Open drink in kitchen. Allow only covered cup with straw for employee beverage consumed in work areas.
0470 - Corrected During InspectionCritical Raw meat over lettuce and cucumbers. Corrected by moving raw meat to one side of refrig. Separate from RTE food.
0610 - Bags of rice on floor. Put on shelf.
0810 - Chicken and veg that was cooked approx. 2 hours ago was 90-112 degrees internal. This PHF was in deep container on counter top. Rapidly cool hot PHF from 140 to 70 degrees by placing it in shallow pan 2" or less and putting in refrig to cool or use ice bath, chill blaster, etc.
3260 - Corrected During Inspection Aprons on prep tables/food storage shelves. Corrected by moving aprons to employee coat/personal storage rack.
January 18, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
1060 - New wood shelves under front counter are not sealed. Seal shelves so they are nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
1530 - No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.
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