Smokie Joe's Cafe, 11 South 2nd Street, Warrenton, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Smokie Joe's Cafe
Address: 11 South 2nd Street, Warrenton, Virginia
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jan 15, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the fridge.
  • 3020 - Soap dispenser broken at hand sink in kitchen.
January 15, 2009Routine11Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. January 08, 2008Routine00Details / Comments
3180 - General cleaning needed in the kitchen area.March 01, 2006Routine01Details / Comments
3180 - General cleaning needed in the kitchen area.March 01, 2006Routine01Details / Comments
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents--gap at upstairs exit door.
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of various foods.
  • 1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezer and dishwashing machine.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in upstairs bar are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1560 - Repeat There is a floor mounted chest freezer and dishwashing machine that are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
November 25, 2003Routine05Details / Comments
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents--gap at upstairs exit door.
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of various foods.
  • 1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezer and dishwashing machine.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in upstairs bar are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1560 - Repeat There is a floor mounted chest freezer and dishwashing machine that are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
November 25, 2003Routine05Details / Comments
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents--gap at upstairs exit door.
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of various foods.
  • 1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezer and dishwashing machine.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in upstairs bar are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1560 - Repeat There is a floor mounted chest freezer and dishwashing machine that are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
November 25, 2003Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw meat--room temp.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: can opener blade.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the food shelving is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth--exposed wood.
  • 3170 - Lighting at walk in freezer and single service storage area is not maintained in good repair
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use--not in sanitizer.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents--not self closing off kitchen. Upstairs door--light visible around bottom edge. Also window in kitchen is equipped with a fan that does not have insect proof screen.
  • 1440 - The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: reach in refrigerator at downstairs bar area, chest freezer at the upstairs bar and the dishwashing machine upstairs.
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted chest freezer and dishwashing machine upstairs and a reach in refrigerator downstairs at bar that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
  • 1680 - The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180°F. This dishwashing machine is for home use only and does not sanitize dishes.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaning agents are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
November 05, 2003Routine210Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw meat--room temp.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: can opener blade.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the food shelving is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth--exposed wood.
  • 3170 - Lighting at walk in freezer and single service storage area is not maintained in good repair
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use--not in sanitizer.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents--not self closing off kitchen. Upstairs door--light visible around bottom edge. Also window in kitchen is equipped with a fan that does not have insect proof screen.
  • 1440 - The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: reach in refrigerator at downstairs bar area, chest freezer at the upstairs bar and the dishwashing machine upstairs.
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted chest freezer and dishwashing machine upstairs and a reach in refrigerator downstairs at bar that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
  • 1680 - The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180°F. This dishwashing machine is for home use only and does not sanitize dishes.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaning agents are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
November 05, 2003Routine210Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw meat--room temp.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of other foods.
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: can opener blade.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the food shelving is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth--exposed wood.
  • 3170 - Lighting at walk in freezer and single service storage area is not maintained in good repair
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use--not in sanitizer.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents--not self closing off kitchen. Upstairs door--light visible around bottom edge. Also window in kitchen is equipped with a fan that does not have insect proof screen.
  • 1440 - The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: reach in refrigerator at downstairs bar area, chest freezer at the upstairs bar and the dishwashing machine upstairs.
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted chest freezer and dishwashing machine upstairs and a reach in refrigerator downstairs at bar that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
  • 1680 - The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180°F. This dishwashing machine is for home use only and does not sanitize dishes.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of cleaning agents are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
November 05, 2003Routine210Details / Comments

January 15, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

January 08, 2008 (Routine)

Comments:
Great job!

March 01, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 3180 - General cleaning needed in the kitchen area.
All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
Comments:
Hand sink being repaired at time of inspection.

March 01, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 3180 - General cleaning needed in the kitchen area.
All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
Comments:
Hand sink being repaired at time of inspection.

November 25, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
No food preparation at time of inspection. A staff member has agreed to attend ServSafe food safety course.

November 25, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
No food preparation at time of inspection. A staff member has agreed to attend ServSafe food safety course.

November 25, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
No food preparation at time of inspection. A staff member has agreed to attend ServSafe food safety course.

November 05, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Food preparation not in process at this time. Person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge at next inspection.

November 05, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Food preparation not in process at this time. Person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge at next inspection.

November 05, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Food preparation not in process at this time. Person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge at next inspection.

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