Tadpole Cafe, 251 W. Lee Highway Suite 705, Warrenton, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Tadpole Cafe
Address: 251 W. Lee Highway Suite 705, Warrenton, Virginia
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Sep 1, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

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Details / Comments

  • 0170 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0450 - Critical Food employee failed to wash his or her hands properly (no soap).
  • 1570 - Walk-in at 46F. Repair or adjust immediately!
September 01, 2009Routine12Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Prep Fridge was observed to be at a temperature of 43F. Should be a maximum of 41F.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floor in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
June 17, 2008Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 3180 - Floor/baseboard/wall next to fryer noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
September 19, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 09, 2007Routine00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 27, 2006Routine00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 27, 2006Routine00Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Food in deli fridge/display cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises (computer printer).
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
July 11, 2005Routine--Details / Comments
1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2)April 14, 2004Follow-up01Details / Comments
1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2)April 14, 2004Follow-up01Details / Comments
1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2)April 14, 2004Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the rear walk in refrigerator is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of various spray cleaners are not properly labeled.
  • 1440 - The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2).
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden storage shelf in the dry storage room and the wooden backer to the wine corker is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1680 - Critical The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180°F. The thermostat read<125F>. To Correct:
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the booster heater are leaking.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) desserts in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0820 - Critical Breading that has previously been used for fish/meats is cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0440 - Critical Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
March 26, 2004Routine54Details / Comments
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the rear walk in refrigerator is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of various spray cleaners are not properly labeled.
  • 1440 - The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2).
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden storage shelf in the dry storage room and the wooden backer to the wine corker is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1680 - Critical The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180°F. The thermostat read<125F>. To Correct:
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the booster heater are leaking.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) desserts in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0820 - Critical Breading that has previously been used for fish/meats is cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0440 - Critical Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
March 26, 2004Routine54Details / Comments
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the rear walk in refrigerator is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3330 - Critical Working containers of various spray cleaners are not properly labeled.
  • 1440 - The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2).
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the wooden storage shelf in the dry storage room and the wooden backer to the wine corker is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1680 - Critical The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180°F. The thermostat read<125F>. To Correct:
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections under the booster heater are leaking.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) desserts in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0820 - Critical Breading that has previously been used for fish/meats is cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0440 - Critical Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
March 26, 2004Routine54Details / Comments

September 01, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Address hygienic issues immediately. Chef did not seem to understand the importance of proper hand washing techniques and the issues associated with washing hands at preparation sinks instead of at the proper handsink location. Repair fridge immediately to ensure that the air temperature is maintained at 41F or below.

June 17, 2008 (Routine)


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September 19, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Please be sure handsinks are properly stocked with soap and paper towels. Please keep up with the date-marking of food.

February 09, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Great job!

February 27, 2006 (Routine)

Comments:
Very clean and well managed kitchen!

February 27, 2006 (Routine)

Comments:
Very clean and well managed kitchen!

July 11, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All food with improper temperatures were thrown away immediately. Refrigerator scheduled for repair/check-up. Establishment otherwise very clean and free of public health concerns.

April 14, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2)
Remove identified household food equipment from the establishment. All food equipment must meet American National Sanitation Institute, ANSI, or National Sanitation Foundation, NSF, listed or equivalent.

April 14, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2)
Remove identified household food equipment from the establishment. All food equipment must meet American National Sanitation Institute, ANSI, or National Sanitation Foundation, NSF, listed or equivalent.

April 14, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violation: 1440 - Repeat The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: chest freezers (2)
Remove identified household food equipment from the establishment. All food equipment must meet American National Sanitation Institute, ANSI, or National Sanitation Foundation, NSF, listed or equivalent.

March 26, 2004 (Routine)


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