Tasty Cafe, 6354 B Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Tasty Cafe
Address: 6354 B Springfield Plaza, Springfield, Virginia
Phone: (703) 644-1255
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jun 10, 2009

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Violation code

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Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food(s).
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: observed raw pork over onion and raw shrimp over onion in the walk in refrigerator and observed raw chicken over eggroll in the walk in freezer
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Foods held at the leader two door prep unit.
  • 7-201.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed that poisonous and toxic materials are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Windex stored over service items in front.
June 10, 2009Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw beef over gravy in the walk in cooler; raw chicken over fried chicken in the prep refrigerator
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in freezer
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - Corrected During Inspection The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours: 5 gallon bucket of chicken and beef broth, sitting out at room temperature; container of fried rice sitting out at room temperature
  • 4-101.11(A) - Critical Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not safe. (take out bags being used to store unwrapped food items items in the walkin freezer)
  • 4-202.16 - Cardboard observed being reused for storage and the lining of shelving.
  • 4-502.13(A) - Manufacturer containers (tofu containers) were observed reused for the storage of various food items.
  • 4-904.11(C) - Unwrapped single-service items were provided at the consumer self-service counter. (stirrers)
  • 5-501.16(C) - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the front hand sink.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. (missing in ladies room)
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floor under the bulk storage container is in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
April 07, 2008Routine38Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit. (raw beef over noodles and produce, raw eggs over produce in the walk in cooler)
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler and freezer
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: chicken and egg rolls in the walk in cooler
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed that the prepared, ready-to-eat sweet & sour chicken and egg rolls held in the walk in cooler and sandwich prep unit are not properly dated for disposition.
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. (missing in rest-rooms)
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. (cleaner at front counter)
  • 7-202.12(A)(1)-(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The concentration of the chlorine solution was measured in excess of 200 ppm in the wiping cloth bucket.
November 28, 2007Critical Procedures71Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 12, 2007Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. September 11, 2007Pre-Opening00Details / Comments

June 10, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during today's inspection.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties
4. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Grease traps are located on the floor at the 3-vat sink and wok line and are cleaned weekly. Hood filters are cleaned every 2 weeks on site.
6. Water heater is AO Smith DRE 52 920 12000 watts.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
9. 4-501.11A REPAIR THE LEADER TWO DOOR PREP UNIT AND FAX A COPY OF THE INVOICE TO MY ATTENTION, AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS. DO NOT USE THE UNIT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE.
Thank you, if you have any questions, please call 703-246-8442

April 07, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Food temperature continued:
Chicken broth cooling at room temp is 1117, made at 1pm
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly. No activity/evidence noted today.
4. Grease traps are located on the floor at the 3-vat sink and wok line and are cleaned weekly. Hood filters are cleaned monthly on site.
6. Water heater is AO Smith DRE 52 920 12000 watts.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
9. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.

November 28, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All critical violations were corrected during today's inspection.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses. (Information was provided in English and Korean)
4. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Grease traps are located on the floor at the 3-vat sink and wok line and are cleaned weekly. Hood filters are cleaned every 2 weeks on site.
6. Water heater is AO Smith DRE 52 920 12000 watts.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
9. Provide a test kit for chlorine to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. The testing device is required for two reasons: 1) the use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer to ensure sanitization and 2) too much sanitizer could be toxic.

October 12, 2007 (Follow-up)

Comments:
PREOPERATIONAL FINAL INSPECTION
*Items listed on inspection report dated 9-11-07 have been corrected. We thank you.
*Approval for issuing a Health Department permit is hereby granted. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until official permit is delivered to you. No equipment changes / replacement / additions are allowed without approval by Health Department.

September 11, 2007 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
PREOPERATIONAL FINAL INSPECTION
Water heating equipment is under sized and is not the one on approved plans. You need at least 60 gallons per hour of 120 F degrees water at 80 F degrees rise.
Approved ceiling finishes have not been installed at restrooms and at back of kitchen.
*Not approved for a food service permit. Owner will correct the above listed items and schedule for a final follow-up Health Department inspection.

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