Sycamore Deli, 310 West Turner Street, Blacksburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sycamore Deli
Address: 310 West Turner Street, Blacksburg, Virginia
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Oct 6, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Deli meats, cheeses and other potentially hazardous foods observed cold holding at improper temperatures. PIC could not verifiy how long the foods had been out of temperature.
  • 1730 - Prep-make unit is not holding temperture of 41 or less.
October 06, 2009Routine11Details / Comments
1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.September 18, 2008Routine01Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 29, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 0060 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to state the correct cold and hot holding temperatures for potentially hazardous foods. Person in charge failed to explain the correct cooling procedures for potentially hazardous foods as it relates to the facilities operations.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board(s) along the food preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2790 - Repeat Ceiling in the walk-in cooler was observed to be in disrepair.
October 22, 2007Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Uncovered raw beef was observed uncovered, stored next to uncovered containers of ready to eat turkey. Member of the staff was observed handling a sandwich with bare hands.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced Tomato, and dressing cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the containers observed in the food preparation area is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted Pepsi cooler and stove that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the food preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2790 - Ceiling in the walk-in cooler was observed to be in disrepair.
  • 3180 - Ceilings, walls behind the food preparation tables and shelves throughout the facility noted in need of cleaning.
August 13, 2007Routine27Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Boxes of potatoes chips on the floor.
  • 1570 - 1 dr. pepsi cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Damaged handsink next to soda machine.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Disposable cups unprotected from contamination.
  • 2190 - Water from the handwashing sink next to soda machine was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 2810 - Ceiling in walk-in cooler is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 2810 - Wall or wall covering next to mop sink is not smooth and easily cleanable.
October 17, 2006Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The employee is eating food in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • 1150 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelving above 3 compartment sink is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 3240 - Repeat Handwashing facility next to soda machine is not in good repair.
October 25, 2005Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 0620 - Food stored in mechanical rooms.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of shelving about the 3 compartment sink is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed eeling paint in dry storage shelves
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the food prep table is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1780 - Critical Observed build-up inside soda nozzles.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the oven, under microwave has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 1960 - Pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
  • 2000 - Single service articles were found stored on the floor.
  • 2310 - Critical Using the automated handwashing station in a manner that was not approved by the manufacturer.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in mechanical room not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3045 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in cooler
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep. area.
  • 3180 - Walls, floors, ceiling and shelving noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facility is not in good repair next to soda machine.
  • 3490 - Corrected During Inspection Body lotion stored in such a way that they could contaminate food in a food prep. table.
September 29, 2005Routine214Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 24, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the side drink dispencer, all bare wood shelving in kitchen area is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1550 - The dry storage shelf and prep table is not spaced in a manner that allows accessibility for cleaning, nor is it installed with closely abutting surfaces to minimize the need for cleaning.
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted shelf in dry storage and on counter top wooden blocks that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
  • 1880 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: food prep counter. No sanitizing solution.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the dry storage and light must be shielded.
  • 3180 - Vent near freezer, drying rake, and freezer door gaskets noted in need of cleaning.
January 27, 2005Routine15Details / Comments
  • 2810 - Ceiling in single service storage behind walk-in and in walk-in is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 2810 - Floor or floor covering in storage area behind walk-in (bare concrete) and in walk-in is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 2810 - Wall or wall covering in various location in facility is bare paneling and is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden blocks being used to hold up counter in kitchen area is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. Also shelving (paneling) above freezers is not sealed, therefore it is absorbent and not smooth.
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor wall material located at walk-in and walls throughout facility are in need of sealing and does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor floor material located at walk-in and dry storage area behind walk-in does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
  • 2790 - Repeat The indoor ceiling material located at walk-in and dry storage area behind walk-in does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2830 - Floor and wall juncture in employee restroom and walk-in is not sealed. No base tile or any sealing at floor to wall area in above locations
  • 1100 - The food contact surface of the counters at prep areas, and all bare wood in walk-in is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in kitchen area is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers. No label on flour containers or on working containers of sauces.
  • 3140 - Area designated for employee to eat, drink, and use tobacco is located so that it does not protect facility items from contamination. Employee drinks observed stored on shelving with facility items.
  • 3170 - Ceiling in storage area behind walk-in has wood slats holding it up, walls in same area need to be finished out, several lights in kitchen area are not working or no bulb there, and exposed insulation in water heater room is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Shelving, walls, floors and ceiling and all of walk-in is noted in need of cleaning.
  • 1560 - There is a floor mounted 1 door clear Sycamore Deli refrigerator, stove and counter that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
  • 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained. Hot water knob on employee restroom handsink is broken
  • 2920 - Repeat Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Single service items observed stored on floor in room behind walk-in. Also no cup dispensers are being used for customer self service of cups.
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Pitchers being used to dispense flour were observed with handles in flour.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Open drink was observed stored on shelving with facility foods.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) ham, salami, roast beef and cheese in the refrigeration units is not properly dated for disposition. Some RTE PHF's were being labeled, however several were observed unlabeled.
October 28, 2004Routine215Details / Comments
  • 2190 - Water from the handwashing sink at in the rear beverage service area and in the employee rest-room was measured at a temperature less than 110F.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor. Boxes of food were stored on the floor in front of the walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed stored on the floor in the storage area behind the beverage station.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door. The front kitchen door is not self closing.
  • 0220 - Critical Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3150 - Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located at the walk-in refrigerator does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2790 - The indoor floor material located at the prep area does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
  • 2790 - The indoor wall material located at various locations in the kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 1530 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the prep area, adjacent to the pizza oven is partially blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (dual or degrees Fl) located in the Walk-in refrigerator is missing.
  • 1560 - Repeat There are a floor mounted freezers that are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the fan shields in the walk-in refrigerator had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2880 - Stud, with exposed fiberglass insulation exposed in Walk-in refrigerator.
October 14, 2003Routine211Details / Comments

October 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
10/06/08: Voice message from owner stating that the make unit needed new door seals and they would be replaced ASAP.

September 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Obtain a quat test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
Comments:
Recommend Permit

November 29, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
All violations from the previous 10-22-07 inspection were corrected.

October 22, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations:

August 13, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

October 17, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Manager passed the demonstration of knowledge exam. Renewal application, $40 fee and copy of menu due by 10/31/06.

October 25, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
All critical and non-critical violations were corrected except for 3240 and 1150. Application renewal, $40 fee and copy of current menu due by 10/31/05.

September 29, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Manager passed the demonstration of knowledge exam. Follow-up required within 10 days.

March 24, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Corrected: 1880 Sanitizing solution, 1060 drink dispencer wall covered, 1560 selving raised to 6", 3080 light added to dry storage, 3180 vent cleaned

January 27, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Also a follow up on NOV sent 10/28/04

October 28, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
$40 renewal fee, renewal application, and copy of current menu due by 10/31/04. Person in charge passed the demonstration of knowledge test.

October 14, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Jeff Allen was administered the PIC test and correctly answered 17 of the 18 questions.

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