Ted's Montana Grill, 2200 Crystal Dr Ste A, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Ted's Montana Grill
Address: 2200 Crystal Dr Ste A, Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 416-8337
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Jul 8, 2009

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  • 3-304.11 - Critical Bowls of salad were stacked on top of lettuce in Delfield six drawer prep.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Rice was 104F on counter.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat Cottage cheese was 53F in Delfield six drawer prep.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical Repeat Bricks used on food at the grill are in poor repair and are no longer finished to be smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 6-301.12 - Repeat No paper towels at service area hand sink.
  • 6-301.14 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees (service area hand sink).
July 08, 2009Critical Procedures42Details / Comments
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Container of sugar is not identified with the common name of the food.
  • 3-501.15B - Food containers of pot roast and sliced cheese were not arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and/or loosely covered, or uncovered while cooling [ found tightly covered and some containers stacked on top of one another].
  • 4-101.19 - The nonfood-contact surface of the wiping cloths used under cutting boards to prevent slipping are not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the cedar planks that are being used more than once and bricks used on food at the grill are no longer finished to be smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat The equipment as noted on page one of the report are not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
  • 4-501.12 - Repeat The surface of the cutting board in the kitchen is no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood-contact surface of the ice cream freezer interior lids and under the grill are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.
  • 4-903.11 - Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and/or single-use articles are improperly stored [Shelves in the storage room outside the kitchen are not elevated 6 inches off the floor].
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing sink located inside the walk-in refrigerator is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use [no running water; drain pipe disconnected from the basin of the sink].
  • 5-501.113 - Receptacles and/or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and/or returnables kept outside the food establishment are not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors [Shared grease dumpster lid found open; mixed plastic recycling containers were overflowing].
  • 6-202.11 - Light bulbs over the counters at the bar, cook-line steamtable, and server station are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 6-202.15 - The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents [back door into hallway to dumpster area contains an air gap under the door; building door to dumpster area does not fit properly].
  • 6-301.12 - Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device [cook-line handsinks].
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees [bar handsink, cook-line handsink closest to the kitchen, and walk-in refrigerator handsink].
  • 6-501.11 - Some floor tiles need regrouting in the bar by the POS machine, in the cook-line by the fryers, in the kitchen by the soup kettle, and by the 3-vat sink floor drain.
  • 6-501.111 - Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises [mouse droppings were observed in the storage room outside the kitchen in the building hallway].
  • 8-304.11 - Corrected During Inspection The permit is not posted in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
February 02, 2009Routine116Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C - Critical Repeat The manager did not have knowledge of the "big five" foodborne illnesses.
  • 2-301.14 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-501.14A - Critical The soup and ribs were not cooled within 2 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F); and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F) or less. Please monitor times and temperatures.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The sliced tomatoe were cold holding at the improper temperature of 78 F. Eggs and raw bison meat were 51 F and 45 F.
August 11, 2008Critical Procedures40Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of the required food temperatures and times for the safe cooking of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) including meat, poultry, eggs, and fish.
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of how the person in charge, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees.
  • 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge identifying critical control points in the operation from purchasing through sale or service that when not controlled may contribute to the transmission of foodborne illness and explaining steps taken to ensure that the points are controlled in accordance with the requirements of this Code.
  • 2-103.11M - Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands when switching between working with raw food and ready to eat food.
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
  • 3-304.12 - Corrected During Inspection Food preparation and dispensing utensils are improperly stored. The ice cream scoops were not stored in running water.
  • 3-304.14 - Corrected During Inspection Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration; and/or not laundered daily.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The following were cold holding at improper temperatures: slaw 62 F, sliced tomatoes 64 F,bluecheese dressing 44 F
  • 3-501.18A - Critical The au jus made on 4/3 in the walk-in refrigerator exceeds the time and temperature requirement for PHF held in refrigeration.
  • 4-101.11A - Critical The linen stored under the cutting boards to prevent slipping hold moisture and bacteria and therefore are not suitable for this purpose. Instead, provide a rubber mat that is non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Also the raw wood used to mount the potato slicer is not a cleanable surface either. Replace this with a material that is non=absorbent.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat Numerous refrigerators on the cooking line were missing thermometers.
  • 4-501.11 - The bricks that are used to press the meat were found worn and damaged.
  • 4-501.12 - All the cutting boards were worn and damaged.
  • 4-502.11 - The food temperature measuring device is not calibrated as necessary to ensure its accuracy. The probe was off +4 F.
  • 4-502.12 - Critical The establishment is re-using cedar planks.
  • 4-602.12 - The large pots used to cook roasts were found with heavy amounts of carbon build-up.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Repeat When tested, no chemical sanitizer was found in the dishmachine
  • 6-501.12 - The walls in the dishwashing area had accumulations of mold and debris.
April 17, 2008Routine79Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE).1. Raw fish was stored over a container of ice cream in the True 2-door prep unit (closest to the onion breader)
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following foods were observed cold holding at the improper temperature:1. Raw hamburger at 50F in the Delfield 2-door prep unit2. Raw bisonburger at 59F in the Delfield 2-door prep unit3. Raw shrimp at 48F in the 6-unit prep under grill4. Raw hamburger at 58F in the 6-unit prep under grill5. Cooked sliced ham at 50F in the 6-unit prep under grill 6. Raw chicken breast at 50F in the 6-unit prep under grill7. Creamy honey mustard dressing (homemade) in the Delfield 6-unit prep8. Thousand Island dressing (homemade) at 67F in the Delfield 6-door prep9. Boiled eggs at 70F in the 6-unit prep under the grillRecommend discarding all foods out of temperature (greater than 41F) over four (4) hours. Move all other food to the walk-in refrigerator immediately until units can hold the proper temperature (41F or less).
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Repeat The chlorine sanitizer, at the bar warewasher, was observed at 0 (zero) ppm.Use the three compartment sink or the kitchen warewasher until unit can properly sanitize.
November 29, 2007Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Scoop handles for the ice were lying in direct contact with the ice.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in refrigerator. Raw beef stored over raw pork in the walk in refrigerator.
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Containers of flour and glychomeal observed not properly labeled to identify their contents.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Ice scoops were stored on top of the ice machine with the food contact surface in direct contact with the top of the ice machine.
  • 4-203.12 - Repeat The ambient air temperature measuring device(Fahrenheit) located in the Delfield refrigerator next to the grill is not accurate.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in any of the refrigerators in the cooking area.
  • 4-501.11 - The door gasket on the True 2-drawer prep refrigerator is torn.
  • 4-501.116 - Corrected During Inspection The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution. The quaternary sanitize dispensing machine is releasing quaternary solution at levels that are to high.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (See 4-501.114)
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat Dishracks were stored on the floor in the warewawashin groom and at the bar.
  • 5-205.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The handwashing station near the fryers is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 5-205.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The handwashing facility located at the cook line is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 5-205.11 - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing station at the bar is being used as a dump station.
  • 6-301.11 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing facility at the hand washing sink near the fryers.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in any of the handwashing sinks along the cooking line.
  • 6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees (at bar).
  • 8-304.11 - Corrected During Inspection The permit is not posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat There is no certified food manager on duty.
February 13, 2007Routine413Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Critical The bartenders and cooks are drinking from uncovered containers in the food preparation area (bar and along the cookline).
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Repeat Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. An uncovered glass of water was stored on the food storage shelf in front of the walk in refrigerator.
  • 3-302.12 - Repeat Unlabeled food containers. The spices in the back on the shelves are in need of labelling.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Wiping cloths observed stored on counters. Some wiping rags were stored in buckets with insufficient amounts of sanitizer.
  • 3-305.11 - Potatoes stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the back storage room and bottled beverages and freshly prepared lemonade are stored on the floor at the bar.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical The ham is cold holding at 58 F at the 6 drawer unit beside the grill..
  • 4-202.11 - Critical Repeat The food contact surface of the custom made bricks is not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits and/or similar imperfections.
  • 4-203.12 - The ambient air temperature measuring device(Fahrenheit) located in the 6-drawer refrigerator is not accurate.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the 2 drawer refrigerator and the 2-door counter freezer.
  • 4-501.116 - There is no bleach sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration. Both warewashing machine use bleach as a sanitizer.
  • 4-501.116 - The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution. Neither the dishwasher or the operator is testing the sanitize basin at the 3-compartment sink. Many of the wiping rag buckets are also not being routinely tested for appropriate levels of quaternary solution.
  • 4-903.11 - Disposable cups were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the back storage room.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing station in the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
  • 5-205.11 - The handwashing facility located at the cook line is blocked by a wiping rag bucket.
  • 5-501.16 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the hand sink by the ice machine.
  • 6-301.11 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility at the bar kitchen juncture.
  • 6-301.12 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility at the kitchen bar juncture.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Inadequate light was noted in the fryer hood in the front and the fryer hood in the back. There is one light bulb burned out in the front and 2 burned out in the back.
  • 6-501.12 - Repeat The floor along the cook line was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical Repeat There is no certified food manager on duty.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical The food manager is not properly training the food service personnel in sanitary food-handling techniques. The bartenders did not know what test paper was.
July 27, 2006Routine414Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11 - Critical Open drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the kitchen and refrigerators/freezers.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal food (hamburger) was stored with cooked hamburger on the cooking line and therefore was holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers. -spices
  • 3-302.15 - Fruits (limes) were not washed before being offered for sale or service.
  • 4-101.11 - The food contact surface of the linen stored under the cutting boards are not durable and nonabsorbent.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food contact surface of the custom-made bricks used to press raw chicken on the grill is not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits and/or similar imperfections. This "brick" is damaged, absorbant and therefore not cleanable.
  • 4-202.11 - Critical The food contact surface of the raw cedar planks are not smooth.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerators/freezers listed above.
  • 4-501.11 - Food-grade brushes were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) along the back and front food prep areas are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 4-501.14 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: canopener, bulk food containers, in-use utensils, blenders, cutting boards, prep tables, warmers, etc... Implement a cleaning schedule.
  • 4-602.12 - The food contact equipment surface of the ovens and large pans are observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surfaces of all the equipment had accumulations of grime and debris. i.e.refrigerators, freezers, etc..
  • 4-903.11 - Dish and oven racks were found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean single-service articles (takeout/cedar planks) were observed stored uncovered or with the food contact surface facing upward. -over prep line
  • 6-201.12 - Numerous extension cords were installed on the line with the warming units prohibiting proper cleaning.
  • 6-202.11 - The heat lamp on the prep line are not protected against breakage by a proper shield.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility in the kitchen and bar.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facilities at the handsinks located in the kitchen and bar.
  • 6-303.11 - There was a lightbulb out in the hood.
  • 6-501.12 - The floors and walls needed cleaning especially in corners and under equipment.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms are not hung up to air dry.
  • 9.2-3.3 - Critical There is no certified food manager on duty.
February 21, 2006Routine517Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 27, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 27, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 23, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. June 23, 2005Follow-up00Details / Comments

July 08, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This is a Critical Procedure Inspection where the emphasis is on those risk factors that most directly affect the safe and sanitary preparation and service of food. Other less critical items, if observed, are not mentioned in this report but are brought to the food manager's attention for correction.

February 02, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Post Employee Health Notice

August 11, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations:

April 17, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

November 29, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
(E) Pasta (elbows) 38F / (E) Thousand Island dressing (homemade)** 67F
(F) Breaded onion rings (egg washed) 40F / (F) Raw Salmon 41F
(G) Chocolate icecream 1F
(H) Half & Half 38F
(I) Pot Roast 165F (hot holding)
(J) Hamburger 135F (hot holding)
Hot Holding (steamer units): Bison Chili 186F / Tortilla soup 188F / Roast pork 154F / Bison pot roast 200F
Manager will fax invoice of service for the Delfield 2-door unit, 6-unit prep (under grill), Delfield 6-door prep, and the bar warewasher
to the Environmental Health Bureau
This is a Critical Procedure Inspection where the emphasis is on those risk factors that most directly affects the safe and sanitary preparation and service of food. Other less critical items, if observed, are not mentioned in this report but are brought to the food manager's attention for correction.

February 13, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

July 27, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

February 21, 2006 (Routine)


Violations:

June 27, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
C.O. approved.

June 27, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
C.O. approved.

June 23, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Not ready for reinspection. They planned to have the grand opening on 7/25/2005.

June 23, 2005 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Not ready for reinspection. They planned to have the grand opening on 7/25/2005.

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