THE TUSCAN ITALIAN GRILL, 784 N. Main St., Marion, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Violation code | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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March 06, 2009 | Follow-up | 1 | 3 | Details / Comments |
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February 11, 2009 | Follow-up | 1 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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December 23, 2008 | Routine | 2 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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November 07, 2007 | Routine | 2 | 7 | Details / Comments |
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June 30, 2006 | Routine | 3 | 10 | Details / Comments |
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November 14, 2005 | Routine | 2 | 13 | Details / Comments |
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February 07, 2005 | Routine | 1 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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February 07, 2005 | Routine | 1 | 4 | Details / Comments |
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November 20, 2003 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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November 20, 2003 | Routine | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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May 06, 2003 | Routine | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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May 06, 2003 | Routine | 1 | 1 | Details / Comments |
March 06, 2009 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the @EQUIPMENT@ - new temperature measuring devices were ordered.
Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature. The new temperature measuring devices were received. - 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: shelving for direct contact of single-service items.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. These items were cleaned at time of this inspection. - 1770 C - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: general cleaning of shelving.
Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. The shelving had been cleaned. - 3240 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained - cleaned at the time of this inspection.
Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
February 11, 2009 (Follow-up)
Violations:
- 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelving in the cooking area is not nonabsorbent and/or smooth - the shelving is in disrepair in the cooking area and covered with aluminum foil.
Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Remove the aluminum foil and properly repair or replace the shelving. - 1320 - Repeat The temperature measuring devices located in the Pizza refrigeration unit and another unit were broken.
Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature. Locate the temperature measuring devices properly in all refrigeration/freezer and hot holding units. - 1570 - Repeat Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
Remove any unused or non-functioning equipment from the premises. - 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: the shelves where the single-service items are located in cooking area.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. - 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: walk-in shelving.
Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. - 3180 - Repeat The following physical structure was noted in need of cleaning: exhaust hood.
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. - 3180 (Toilet Rooms) - Repeat Toilet room in need of cleaning - men's - vent and ceiling tile.
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. - 3240 - Repeat Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained - the handsink in the kitchen is not working.
Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing. Repair the handsink immediately.
Not ready for inspection.
December 23, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
- 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination - raw steak over cooked ham in the refrigeration unit.
Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. - 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelving in the cooking area is not nonabsorbent and/or smooth - the shelving is in disrepair in the cooking area and covered with aluminum foil.
Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Remove the aluminum foil and properly repair or replace the shelving. - 1320 - The temperature measuring devices located in the Pizza refrigeration unit and another unit were broken.
Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature. Locate the temperature measuring devices properly in all refrigeration/freezer and hot holding units. - 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
Remove any unused or non-functioning equipment from the premises. - 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: the shelves where the single-service items are located in cooking area.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. - 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: walk-in shelving.
Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. - 3180 - The following physical structure was noted in need of cleaning: exhaust hood.
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. - 3180 (Toilet Rooms) - Toilet room in need of cleaning - men's - vent and ceiling tile.
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. - 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained - the handsink in the kitchen is not working.
Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing. Repair the handsink immediately.
Discussed food handling and methods and time frames of cooling potentially hazardous foods.
November 07, 2007 (Routine)
Violations:
- 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands - lettuce.
Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands. - 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored adjacent to ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit - raw chicken adjacent to box of cheese cake.
Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food. Cheese cake was disposed of and raw chicken was moved to outside walk-in. - 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the shelving with a raw edge are not nonabsorbent and/or smooth.
Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. - 1570 - The door gasket of the walk-in is damaged.
Replace the walk-in's door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. - 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: general cleaning of outside of equipment (including handles), and gaskets of equipment.
Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean. - 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall. - 2790 - Repeat The indoor ceiling material located in the kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable - the light fixture is covered with plastic wrap.
Refinish or replace the indoor ceiling at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent - 2920 - Toilet room door is not tight fitting - self- closure to the door of the Ladies' rest-room is not working properly.
Provide toilet room door that is tight fitting. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas. - 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
June 30, 2006 (Routine)
Violations:
- 0470 - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. - 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 140F and the container. - 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters. - 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. - 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: pepsi shelves where knives and other utensils are stored, spatulas, single service articles and green storage bends, knives and holder, tongs on oven door, slicer, ice machine, 3 compartment sink, drainage racks, upright freezer, cups-trays and liner, waitress area.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. - 2280 - Critical There is no handwash lavatory, preventing routine handwashing by food workers.
Install an additional handwash lavatory to allow convenient use by food workers. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies. - 2700 - The waste storage container for dumpster is in disrepair.
Replace the waste storage container for trash. - 2740 - Repeat Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary. - 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. - 3170 - Self-closure on restroom door is not maintained in good repair
Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. - 3180 - Floors under equipment and along walls noted in need of cleaning.
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. - 3270 - Harborage conditions exist
Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. - 3300 - Repeat Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
November 14, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
- 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. - 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use. - 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters. - 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: shelves, ice machine, pizza refrigerator, and food containers.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. - 2230 - Critical There are not an adequate number of handwash lavatories on site. (See 12 VAC5-421-2280)
Install additional lavatories to increase the employee's opportunity to wash hands routinely. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies. - 2730 - The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
Replace the drain plug to the refuse container. - 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary. - 2750 - Refuse containers are being cleaned in an area with exposed foods.
Refuse containers are to be cleaned in a location and manner that prevents food and food equipment from possible contamination. - 2790 - Repeat The indoor ceiling material located at light fixture does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
Refinish or replace the indoor ceiling at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent - 3030 - No continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel has been provided.
Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a Continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials - 3170 - Walls are not maintained in good repair
Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. - 3180 - Repeat Exhaust hood, walk-in freezer noted in need of cleaning.
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. - 3240 - Handwashing facilities are unclean and not maintained
Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing. - 3270 - Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests
Inspect premises on routine basis for the evidence of pests. . Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. - 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
February 07, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
- 1770 A - Critical Food contact - Clean the following: Slicer, utensils & holder (serving cups, spatulas.Non-food contact - clean the following - general cleaning of shelves, outside of microwave & equipment handles of pizza cutters & spatulas.
- 2790 - Walk - remove raw wood @ back door that was used to screen door, scuffed area on wall needs to be sealed & cleanable. Floors - cleanable surface. Cement block platform that ice machine sets on is not smooth & cleanable. Platform has been ordered.
- 2930 - Outer openings - Seal back door on sides
- 3090 - Observed exhaust fan in ladies restroom not working property.
Repair exhaust fan in ladies restroom. - 3180 - Cleaning physical facilities - Clean the following: Floors, walls in kitchen @ sink area, gas lines to equipment, mop sink, faucet area, exhaust vents in restrooms.
February 07, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
- 1770 A - Critical Food contact - Clean the following: Slicer, utensils & holder (serving cups, spatulas.Non-food contact - clean the following - general cleaning of shelves, outside of microwave & equipment handles of pizza cutters & spatulas.
- 2790 - Walk - remove raw wood @ back door that was used to screen door, scuffed area on wall needs to be sealed & cleanable. Floors - cleanable surface. Cement block platform that ice machine sets on is not smooth & cleanable. Platform has been ordered.
- 2930 - Outer openings - Seal back door on sides
- 3090 - Observed exhaust fan in ladies restroom not working property.
Repair exhaust fan in ladies restroom. - 3180 - Cleaning physical facilities - Clean the following: Floors, walls in kitchen @ sink area, gas lines to equipment, mop sink, faucet area, exhaust vents in restrooms.
November 20, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
- 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked spaghetti and cooked ground beef in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria. - 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 140F and the container. - 1570 - Walk-in cooler door latch was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Repair the walk-in cooler door latch 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 @EQUIPMENT@, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
November 20, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
- 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked spaghetti and cooked ground beef in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria. - 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 140F and the container. - 1570 - Walk-in cooler door latch was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Repair the walk-in cooler door latch 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 @EQUIPMENT@, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
May 06, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
- 3030 - No continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel has been provided.
Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a Continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials - 0380 - Critical Food stored in shopping bags, store food in food grade plastic.
Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
May 06, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
- 3030 - No continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel has been provided.
Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a Continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials - 0380 - Critical Food stored in shopping bags, store food in food grade plastic.
Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
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