Shoppers Potomac Yard #52049 (Deli), 3801 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Shoppers Potomac Yard #52049 (Deli)
Address: 3801 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, Virginia
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: Sep 22, 2009

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  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: fried chicken, corn beef (on the stove)
  • 3-501.16(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: goat cheese w/olives (at the olive bar), watermelon, chicken salad, and turkey (at the sandwich unit and also at the back kitchen at prep table).
  • 4-903.12(A)(1)-(8) - Corrected During Inspection Clean equipment/utensils were found stored next to a plunger at the back kitchen (near the 3-vat sink).
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: gasket at salad display case.
  • 6-501.114(A) - Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises. Hose, unused soiled single service items, unused meat slicer, etc. are stored at the storage area near the bakery door.
September 22, 2009Routine23Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed dented cans stored for use.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed PHFs hot holding at improper temperature: rice 96F.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed roasted chicken cold holding at 46F inisde a prep cooler.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the meat display cooler.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical 1. Observed utensils in need of cleaning.2. Observed interior of SHARP microwave in need of cleaning.
  • 7-201.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed chemical bottle stored next to single service items.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed personal belongings stored along with food utensils.
May 18, 2009Routine52Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11B - Repeat Gasket on the hot box is in disrepair.
  • 6-501.11 - Kitchen handsink is leaking and is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.12A - Floor around leaking handsink is wet and was noted in need of cleaning.
January 12, 2009Routine03Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pizza @ 130F (reheated) and potatoes @ 117F (discarded)
  • 4-501.11B - Several slide ends missing on sliding doors on hot holding line. Gasket on the warmer is in disrepair.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the roll cart had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.11 - Front line handsink is slow to drain.
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Fruit flies in storage area.
October 03, 2008Routine14Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 30, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cold meats and sandwiches in sandwich refrigeration unit and the walk-in refrigerator including pannini sandwiches were being held at improper temperature @ 50F, turkey @ 50F, roast beef @ 49F, eggs @ 50F, chicken @ 50F. (discarded)
  • 4-501.11A - Critical Sandwich prep unit and walk-in refrigeration unit not holding foods @ 41F or below and was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 6-501.11 - One motor of condenser was inoperable causing walk-in refrigeration to be cold holding foods at insufficient temperatures.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Fruit flies in the dry storage area.
  • 6-501.12A - Walk-in fan covers were noted in need of cleaning.
June 26, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat pannini sandwiches @ 44F. Discard after 12:30pm. All lunch meat top & bottom of the sandwich prep unit not at proper temperature including turkey @ 47F, ham @ 47F. (discarded)
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the door of the walk-in refrigerator had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-103.11B1 - Critical The water heater/boiler serving the food service establishment is no longer operable.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted in the hood.
  • 6-501.110A - Corrected During Inspection Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided. Jacket hung next to canned foods.
March 25, 2008Routine23Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 25, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12A - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Pannini sandwiches @ 45F, turkey @ 44F, ham @ 44F, bow tie pasta @ 47F, chunk meat @ 47F, crab meat @ 47F. (discarded)
  • 4-301.14 - Grease/Condensation is noted to be accumulating on the walls/ceiling at the (unit). This appears to be due to insufficient ventilation of the hood system. Pannini grill not under hood.
  • 4-501.11A - Interior of pannini sandwich refrigeration unit and flip top lid of sandwich prep unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Microwave oven interior is cracked and damaged. Water is leaking inside the salad bar refrigeration unit. Cold holding buffet unit not holding foods at proper cold hold temperatures.
  • 4-601.11A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: food prep table dirty due to soiled broom placed on top of table..
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the pannini grill, filters above both Hobart ovens and interior of Hobart oven had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-501.11 - Handsink on line is slow to drain and is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.12A - Doors on both walk-in refrigeration units were noted in need of cleaning.
November 09, 2007Routine26Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Numerous foods not held @ 41F or below and products discarded including chicken @ 82F, panani sandwiches @ 50F, premade sandwiches @ 56F, ham & cheese salad @ 50F.
  • 4-501.11A - Critical Numerous refrigeration cases including 2 long deli cases, panani case, salad bar and walk-in refrigeration unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 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: dry storage shelving.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the sheet trays inside warmers and walk-in door had accumulations of grime and debris. Filters in the hood system extremely greasy.
  • 6-304.11 - Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive condensation.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Flies in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.114A - The facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Unused equipment extremely dirty in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.12A - Area above and behind panani grill was noted in need of cleaning.
July 30, 2007Routine26Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in.
  • 3-304.12A - In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Chicken hot holding at 115F.
  • 4-402.12A - There is a floor mounted milk crate that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor.
  • 4-501.11B - The door handles are missing on salad bar cabinets
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
April 24, 2007Routine33Details / Comments
  • 3-101.11 - Critical Dented cans.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 4-901.11A - Repeat Food pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Repeat Coffee filters were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination in storage.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of are not properly labeled.
January 16, 2007Routine23Details / Comments
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the fan over olive display and table shelf under oven had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Repeat Single service items were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination in storage.
  • 6-202.11A - Repeat The light bulbs in the sliced meat display were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
August 29, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: bottom of reach in freezer.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the walk in shelves,equipment,salad bar doors, and oven tables had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-901.11A - Food pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 4-903.11A1 - Single service were found stored on floor and unprotected.
  • 5-205.11B1 - The handwashing station at the serving line is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 6-202.11A - Repeat The light bulbs in the display case were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted under the hoods.
  • 6-501.110A - Repeat Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
May 16, 2006Routine28Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Repeat Chicken hot holding at 130F.
  • 4-402.12A - There are floor mounted milk crates that are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor.
  • 4-501.11B - Door handles missing on cooler cabinets.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the fan over salad, door tracks on serving line, walk in shelves and bottom of cabinets had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Food trays were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination in storage.
  • 5-205.15A - Corrected During Inspection Critical No cold water at front handsink.
  • 6-202.11A - Repeat The light bulbs in the display cases were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 6-501.110A - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
  • 6-501.12A - Floors under equipment and in walk in were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
February 09, 2006Routine37Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Chicken and pork in hot holding units range in temperature from 116F-130F.
  • 4-501.11A - Doors missing on hot holding display cases.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the salad bar fan and cooler door tracks had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-202.11A - The light bulbs in the display cases were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
October 03, 2005Routine23Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted under the hood.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
June 23, 2005Routine12Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE @FOOD@ held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 4-402.12A - There is a floor mounted milk crate that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Coffee filters were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination in storage.
  • 6-501.110A - Repeat Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
  • 6-501.12A - One walk in floor was noted in need of cleaning.
March 11, 2005Routine15Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Repeat All chickens and ribs in hot holding station not at 140F. Boards are blocking the steam table heat..
  • 5-202.13 - Critical The diameter of the air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the spray hose is less than 1 inch.
  • 6-501.110A - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Steam table was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Door handle on the upright food warmer is in disrepair. Gasket in disrepair on the upright reach-in 2 door freezer.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Dry storage shelving is not maintained in good repair.
December 03, 2004Routine23Details / Comments
  • 6-301.11 - No soap at handsink at service line.
  • 4-301.14 - Repeat Grease/Condensation is noted to be accumulating on the walls/ceiling at the (unit). This appears to be due to insufficient ventilation of the hood system. Pannini grill not under hood system.
  • 7-102.11 - Critical Working container of sanitizer is not properly labeled.
  • 6-501.12A - Ceiling panels above panini grill were noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Shelving in dry storage in need of being painted. Shelving in the walk-in rusted.
August 26, 2004Routine14Details / Comments
  • 4-301.14 - Repeat Grease/Condensation is noted to be accumulating on the walls/ceiling at the (unit). This appears to be due to insufficient ventilation of the hood system.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Repeat Numerous food products in food warmer not being held at proper temperature and chicken on hot holding line not hot enough due to unit being turned down too low.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Hot holding unit was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Shelving in dry storage in need of repainting. Oven door is in disrepair.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the area under sandwich prep unit had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3-501.13A - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw seafood.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Fruit flies in the kitchen.
May 20, 2004Routine16Details / Comments
  • 5-202.12A2 - Water from the handwashing sink at 144F-153F was measured at a temperature more than 110F.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Repeat Fried chicken @ 123F-125F, potatoes @ 125F
  • 4-501.11A - One food warmer and deli prep refrigeration unit were observed in a state of disrepair and not holding potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Shelving surface in dry storage in need of painting.
  • 4-501.11B - Pannini refrigeration unit sliding glass door missing.
  • 6-501.111D - Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Fruit flies in deli area.
  • 4-301.14 - Grease/Condensation is noted to be accumulating on the walls/ceiling at the (unit). This appears to be due to insufficient ventilation of the hood system over pannani area.
  • 3-602.12A - Critical Repeat Consumer warnings were not provided for Ace sushi products (corrected).
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Deli meats @ 45F-50F.
  • 6-501.11 - Curtains on walk-in refrigeration are not maintained in good repair.
  • 3-501.13A - Improper methods used to thaw seafood .
  • 6-501.12A - Light fixture inside the hood was dirty on the inside of the fixture.
  • 4-903.11A3 - Food containers were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen. (corrected)
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the sheet trays and bottom inside of the deli refrigeration unit and shelving in dry storage had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections under the deli handsink piping is leaking.
  • 3-307.11 - Rotisserie chickens in cold deli case stacked excessively high. (corrected)
February 10, 2004Routine312Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11A - Critical The Hobart freezer, 2) the doors on the steam table are missing 3) and door in the sandwich unit is missing 4) and the thermometer on the service deli walk-in refrigerator were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 7-201.11A - Critical Containers of sanitizer and bug spray are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 4-903.11A2 - Single service items were found where they were exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination in the rear storage.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor in the dry storage under the shelf was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3-602.12A - Critical Consumer warnings were not provided for Ace sushi products.
  • 4-201.11 - The foil is lining the rotisserie oven not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Numerous flies and fruit flies in the prep area.
  • 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: storage shelves.
  • 6-305.11A - Dressing rooms/areas are not designated for employees who routinely change their clothes in the establishment. Employee's jacket is placed single service items.
November 07, 2003Routine36Details / Comments
  • 4-201.11 - Foil lining counter and rotisserie oven is not designed and constructed to be durable.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist. Flies in deli area.
  • 7-202.12B - Critical The Yellow Jacket insecticide is being used in a manner that does not prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 6-301.12 - No paper towels at one handsink.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Noodles and sausage @ 98F in food warmer that is not working.
  • 4-601.11B - Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cutting boards.
  • 6-303.11C - Inadequate light was noted in the hood system.
  • 6-501.11 - Shelving in dry storage is not maintained in good repair.
  • 4-501.11A - Hot sealer, sliding doors on steam table and food warmer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Sandwich prep refrigeration unit is not holding potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below.
  • 3-602.12A - Critical Consumer warnings were not provided for Ace sushi products.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the bakery trays used in food warmer had accumulations of grime and debris. Slides on deli unit excessively dirty.
August 01, 2003Routine38Details / Comments
  • 6-501.12A - Handsink at service line was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Slides on sliding refrig. unit, gasket reach-in, mid compartment of 3 compartment sink were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. CO2 tanks unchained.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Potatoes on steam table @ 104F and potatoes in hot box @ 124F..
  • 4-204.112B - There were no temperature measuring device located in the hot holding chicken unit and pannani refrig. unit.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the pannani grill tops and slides on sandwich prep and pannani units had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3-501.17A - Critical The prepared, refrigerated RTE lunch meat held more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • 6-501.110A - Repeat Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided.
  • 6-501.11 - Spray hose attachment at 3 compartment sink is not maintained in good repair.
  • 4-101.11D - The food contact surface of the shelving is not finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. (Lining shelving with foil)
  • 3-302.11A4 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigerator.
April 17, 2003Routine37Details / Comments
  • 6-501.12A - Knee peddle attachment of line handsink dirty. Black algae build-up on walls at both 3 compartment sinks. Shelving in rear dirty.
  • 4-501.11A - Glass slide in disrepair front line. One slide missing. Gasket in disrepair in reach-in freezer. Top of sandwich pdrep unit not holding lunch meat at 41F or below.
  • 4-602.13 - Inside food warmers dirty. Slides on lunch meat drefrig. unit dirty.
  • 4-203.12B - No thermometer in pannani refrig. unit.
  • 6-501.111B - Fruit flies present in kitchen and deli areas.
  • 3-302.11A1 - Turkeys placedabove other products in walk-in.
  • 6-303.11C - 2 lights out in hood system.
  • 6-501.110A - Jacket mixed with canned goods.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Lunch meat at 44F.
January 09, 2003Routine18Details / Comments

September 22, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
I recommend you keep a better system to ensure Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) are properly held--either HOT or COLD.
1. Make sure salad bar holds all PHFs at 41F or below. Do not stack deli meats high at the sandwich prep cooler. Do not leave deli meats at the prep counter while employees work on other duties.
2. Hot food items must be held 135F or above. Do not leave hot foods at the stove without any heat--this is not HOT holding.

May 18, 2009 (Routine)


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January 12, 2009 (Routine)


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October 03, 2008 (Routine)


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June 30, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Reinspection conducted regarding 2 refrigeration units. Both sandwich prep unit and walk-in refrigerator have been repaired and holding foods at 41F or below.

June 26, 2008 (Routine)


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March 25, 2008 (Routine)


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Establishment must cease all food preparation, service and sale of prepared foods due to lack of hot water in the facility. Must not reopen until inspected by the Health Department.

March 25, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Establishment may reopen. Hot water has been restored.

November 09, 2007 (Routine)


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July 30, 2007 (Routine)


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Revise defrost cycles for deli cases so as not to be in defrost during busiest times of the day. Change frequency for cleaning filters to 1x per week.

April 24, 2007 (Routine)


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Discussed report with manager.

January 16, 2007 (Routine)


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August 29, 2006 (Routine)


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May 16, 2006 (Routine)


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February 09, 2006 (Routine)


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October 03, 2005 (Routine)


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June 23, 2005 (Routine)


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March 11, 2005 (Routine)


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December 03, 2004 (Routine)


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August 26, 2004 (Routine)


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Grill must be under hood system or discontinue usage.

May 20, 2004 (Routine)


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February 10, 2004 (Routine)


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November 07, 2003 (Routine)


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August 01, 2003 (Routine)


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Excessive stacking of potentially hazardous foods in open deli cases.

April 17, 2003 (Routine)


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January 09, 2003 (Routine)


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