Simona Pizza and Subs, 3330 S Crater Rd, Ste 28, Petersburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Simona Pizza and Subs
Address: 3330 S Crater Rd, Ste 28, Petersburg, Virginia
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Jun 25, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

3380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket was >200 ppm.June 25, 2009Routine10Details / Comments
0380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)December 10, 2008Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The employees were washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, silverware, etc. and not sanitizing them.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw ground beef.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the walk in freezer.
June 09, 2008Routine22Details / Comments
  • 0540 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. (cheese stored in cardboard boxes)
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: pans, silverware, cups, etc..
December 13, 2007Routine20Details / Comments
1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.June 07, 2007Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash wash their hands and change single use gloves when changing from one work duty to another.
  • 1550 - The hand wash sink is not properly sealed to the adjoining wall.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
  • 3380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sanitizing solution in wiping cloth bucket was<10 ppm.
December 06, 2006Routine22Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 29, 2006Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1570 - The door gaskets of several refrigerators are damaged.
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  • 3380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sanitizing solution in wiping cloth bucket was in excess of 200 ppm.
June 05, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (bag of onions)
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
November 29, 2005Routine02Details / Comments
1570 - Repeat White chest freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.June 07, 2005Routine01Details / Comments
1570 - Top of white chest freezer is damaged.December 08, 2004Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0130 - Critical Food employees observed with soiled hands and arms.
  • 0140 - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed.
  • 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.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. (Subs)
  • 1580 - The cutting boards along the sandwich bar make up unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The ice dispenser was observed in need of cleaning.
  • 1800 - The white chest freezer was observed in need of defrosting.
  • 1880 - Critical There is no sanitizing taking place in facility.
  • 3180 - Several stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3380 - Critical Improper sanitizing solutions in wiping cloth bucket (< 10 ppm) and in three compartment sink (<10 ppm).
June 07, 2004Routine74Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 17, 2003Other00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 04, 2003Pre-Opening00Details / Comments

June 25, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 3380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket was >200 ppm.
Wiping cloths should be stored in a sanitizing solution of 50-100 ppm.

December 10, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 0380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.

June 09, 2008 (Routine)


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December 13, 2007 (Routine)


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June 07, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
Comments:
Discussed top 5 risk factors with PIC. Provided PIC with refrigeration logs, calibration logs, sanitizing logs, etc.

December 06, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violations were corrected during inspection. All non-critical violations should be corrected ASAP and before 3/5/07.

June 29, 2006 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations from Inspection Report dated June 5, 2006, have been corrected.

June 05, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Critical violation was corrected during inspection. All non-critical violations should be corrected ASAP and before 9/5/06.

November 29, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Non critical violations should be corrected ASAP and before 2/29/06. Note: Recommend that cloth dish rags be used at three compartment sink instead of sponges.

June 07, 2005 (Routine)


Violation: 1570 - Repeat White chest freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Repair the chest freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the chest freezer, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. PIC STATED NEW FREEZER TO BE ORDERED.

December 08, 2004 (Routine)


Violation: 1570 - Top of white chest freezer is damaged.
Repair the chest freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the chest freezer, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. (PARTS HAVE BEEN ORDERED).
Comments:
Facility shows much improvement in their food safety practices since their last inspection.

June 07, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All critical violations were corrected during inspection. All non-critical violations should be corrected ASAP and before 9/7/04.

December 17, 2003 (Other)

Comments:
All requirements from pre-opening inspection dated 12/04/03 have been met. Issued State Health Permit.

December 04, 2003 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Requirements for State Health Permit:
1. PIC must be certified food manager or be able to pass the Demonstration of Knowledge Test.
2. $40 Annual Health Permit Fee must be paid.
3. You must provide sanitizer and chemical test strips.
4. You must have a metal stem thermometer to test food temperatures.
5. You must have thermometers in all refrigeration and freezer units.
6. All food contact surfaces must be washed rinsed and sanitized prior to opening.
Once the above requirements have been met, call 863-1652, ext. 246 for an appointment for an opening inspection.

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