University Cafe, I - 1040 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: University Cafe
Address: I - 1040 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton, Virginia
Phone: (757) 722-2960
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 3, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 0810 - Repeat The methods used for cooling rice were not adequate--rice prepared last night at 45* in the walk-in cooler.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open packages of ham and turkey in the refrigerator not labeled with a use-by date.
  • 1060 - Repeat Cardboard box used to store surplus food equipment.
  • 1150 - Repeat Cloth towel used to stabilize the cutting board.
  • 1320 - Repeat Thermometer not provided in the Whirlpool refrigerator.
  • 1570 - Corrected During Inspection Digital thermometer not working.
  • 1570 - Prep table shelf across from the stove is corroded.
  • 1570 - Ice build-up on interior bottom of Hobart freezer.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board on the prep table is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1730 - Spatula handle is in poor repair (melted).
  • 1790 - Repeat The interior surfaces of the microwave oven are not clean.
  • 1800 - Repeat The non-food contact surfaces are not clean:-interior of cabinets at front area -can opener blade and holder-exterior of microwave on top of refrigerator-interior dessert case (not in operation--used for special events)-side of fryer-side of grill-stove drip tray
  • 3170 - Repeat The physical structures are in poor repair:-wall left of the grease trap damaged-cove moding not proper secured to wall right of handsink and mop sink-upper wall behind the three-compartment sink
  • 3180 - Repeat The physical structures are not clean:-wall behind cookline prep table-wall around/below the three-compartment sink-floor around the oven-floor below back prep table-floor around grease trap-floor in mop closet
  • 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mop not hung up to air dry.
  • 3280 - Dead roaches observed on the floor around equipment, particularly behind the homestyle refrigerator.
August 03, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food employees failed to wash hands before putting on single use gloves.
  • 0800 - Critical Stock pot of collards in the walk-in cooler prepared last night observed at 50*.
  • 0810 - The methods used for cooling ox tails and curried chicken were not adequate.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical The following potentially hazardous foods (phfs) are cold holding at improper temperatures:-ox tails in walk-in 47*-curry chicken in walk-in 44-45*-shell eggs on prep table 59*-bacon on prep table 63*-chicken breasts in walk-in 56*
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Chicken wings are hot holding at improper temperatures on the steam line (at or below 119*).
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat Open package of deli ham not labeled with a use-by date.
  • 1060 - Cardboard box used to store surplus equipment.
  • 1100 - Oven mitt(s) torn.
  • 1150 - Cloth towel used to stabilize the cutting board.
  • 1320 - Thermometer not provided inside the Whirlpool refrigerator.
  • 1580 - The cutting boards on the prep table shelf and cookline prep table are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers are reused for storage.
  • 1770 B - Utensils in the utensil drawer are not clean.
  • 1770 B - Oven mitts soiled.
  • 1790 - Repeat The upper interior surfaces of both microwave ovens are not clean.
  • 1800 - Repeat The non-food contact surfaces are not clean:-exterior surfaces of fryers-interior of fryer cabinetry-stove drip tray-can opener blade
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Equipment and utensils are not being sanitized after cleaning--facility ran out of bleach.
  • 2000 - Coffee filters not stored protected.
  • 2000 - Extra oven rack stored on the floor.
  • 2930 - Corrected During Inspection The back door was propped open.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap not provided at the kitchen handsink.
  • 3080 - Light bulb not provided in the socket of the two door refrigerator.
  • 3170 - Repeat The physical structures are in poor repair:-wall left of grease trap-upper wall behind the three-compartment sink-cove molding not properly secured to wall right o handsink and in the mop room
  • 3180 - Repeat The floors below the stove and oven, front counter, and mop closet are not clean.
April 22, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use-laying on surfaces.
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Fried chicken hot holding on steam line had internal temperatures ranging from 110-128F.
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Sour cream had expiration date of 11/3/08.
  • 1100 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Homestyle whisk in kitchen-design not easily cleanable.
  • 1150 - Repeat Dish cloth lining multiple equipment surfaces throughout kitchen.
  • 1580 - Yellow cutting board heavily scratched and stained.
  • 1770 B - Repeat The following food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:-slicer
  • 1790 - Interior of microwaves in the front and back are in need of cleaning.
  • 1800 - Repeat The following non-food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:-surface below flat top grill-sides of cookline equipment-storage rack above back prep area-can opener-handles of fryer baskets encrusted with grease-bottom level of multilevel storage racks-interior of homestyle whirlpool
  • 3170 - Repeat The following areas of the physical facility are in need of repair:-wall around grease trap-base molding around back handsink
  • 3180 - Repeat The following areas of the physical facility are in need of cleaning:-floor/wall along cookline-floor wall area beside walk-in and handsink-ceiling frames-ceiling vent-walls around 3 vat sink
  • 3280 - 2 of the roach control devices were full.
January 06, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
  • 0470 A 4 - Repeat Raw beef and shrimp stored above cabbage in walk-in refrigerator
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical The following items were cold holding at improper temperatures:-sliced turkey 57F-sliced ham 53F-raw shell egg 52F
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The following items were not date labeled:-sliced tomatoes in the walk-in-opened package of ham in walk-in-opened package of turkey in walk-in
  • 0840 - Critical Repeat The following items were expired:cole slaw 9/16/08sour cream 6/6/08
  • 1100 - 2 homestyle wire whisks were found that are not of an easily cleanable design.
  • 1150 - Repeat Cloth lining equipment surfaces (microwave) in kitchen
  • 1570 - Repeat -Unused equipment (ice cream machine) stored in facility
  • 1570 - The following equipment items are in need of repair:-water fountain panel loose
  • 1770 B - Repeat Can opener encrusted with food debris
  • 1800 - Repeat The following non-food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:-front line cabinetry where creamers are stored-gasket of 2 door hobart-surfaces below cookline, drip tray have grease and food debris
  • 2350 ii - Mop sink pipe appears to have minor leak -dripping onto the floor.
  • 2650 - Provide additional waste receptacle in kitchen-a plastic bag is being used.
  • 3080 - Repeat Light bulbs out:-over vent hood-interior of walk in-hobart 2 door
  • 3170 - The following areas of the physical facility are in need of repair:-ceiling stained/damaged in several areas-multiple small areas of damage in floor
  • 3180 - Repeat The following areas of the physical facility are in need of cleaning:-floor below cookline VERY dirty with grease accumulation, old rags etc.-ceiling vents-door walk-in-floor of mop room-floor below 3 compartment sink and around back door
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Repeat Observed a few flies in facility.
September 23, 2008Routine314Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed employees fail to wash hands prior to donning single service gloves.
  • 0470 A 4 - Repeat Raw shell eggs stored above cooked foods in walk-in.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0580 - Repeat Single-use gloves saved for reuse-left in breader.
  • 0820 A 1 - Critical Repeat The following items were hot holding at improper temperatures:curry chicken on steam line was hot holding at 95F
  • 0840 - Critical Repeat Several containers of coleslaw in the walk-in had an expiration date of 6/17/08.
  • 1150 - Cloth towels lining surfaces below 3-vat sink.
  • 1570 - The restroom sink is cracked
  • 1770 B - Repeat The following food contact surfaces need cleaning:can openerslicerutensils in utensil drawer in back prep table
  • 1800 - Repeat The following non-food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:-interior of homestyle refrigerator-drip trays-exterior of cookline equipment (fryers, grill, etc.)-countertops-wire storage racks
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection There were no paper towels at the back hand sink.
  • 3180 - Repeat The following areas of the physical facilities are in need of cleaning:-Floors throughout facility are sticky and dirty->particularly below cookline-Some ceiling tiles are stained
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Repeat Observed a few flies in establishment.
June 25, 2008Follow-up--Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employee beverages improperly stored on food contact surfaces.
  • 0470 A 4 - Raw shell eggs stored above produce in walk-in.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0580 - Single-use gloves saved for reuse-left in breader.
  • 0610 - Chicken stored on floor in the walk-in and plantains stored on the floor in the kitchen.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Fish and chicken were left sitting out to thaw.
  • 0800 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Jerk chicken that was cooked at approximately 10 AM had been sitting out at room temperature to cool for 4+ hrs and had an internal temp of 69F-70F.
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Shell egg sitting out in bowl had an internal temp of 73F.
  • 0820 A 1 - Critical The following items were hot holding at improper temperatures:fried chicken and greens on the steam line were at 110F-120F.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat Open packages of lunch meat in the homestyle refrigerator were not date labeled for consumption.
  • 1060 - Piece of cardboard being used to support fryer door.
  • 1510 - The facility does not have a tip sensitive thermomter.
  • 1570 - The following equipment items are in need of repair:-fryer cabinetry door-gasket of back upright freezer split
  • 1580 - Repeat One of the yellow cutting boads is badly stained and scratched.
  • 1770 B - Oven mitts very dirty.
  • 1770 B - Repeat Can opener encrusted with debris.
  • 1790 - Repeat Interior of microwaves in need of cleaning
  • 1800 - Repeat The following non-food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning:-interior of homestyle refrigerator-drip trays-exterior of cookline equipment (fryers, grill, etc.)-countertops-wire storage racks
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed employee washing dishes without proper sanitizing.
  • 3080 - 2 door freezer missing light.
  • 3180 - Repeat The following areas of the physical facilities are in need of cleaning:-Floors throughout facility are sticky and dirty-Wall around the back handsink
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3270 - Observed a few flies in establishment.
  • 3340 - Critical Can of home use pesticide found in storage.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Bottles of dish washing detergent stored along side food.
  • 3460 - Critical Bag full of prescription medications sitting on table next to uncovered chicken.
May 29, 2008Routine716Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical After handling raw product employee began to put on gloves without washing hands.
  • 0560 - Cloth used to cover raw chicken..
  • 0790 - Frozen crab meat sitting out at room temperature.
  • 0820 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Flat of eggs sitting out at room temperature were 61F.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Several packages of open lunch meat in homestyle refrigerator were not date labeled for consumption within 7 days.
  • 0840 - Critical The following items were expired:lunch meat 12/30/07cole slaw 11/27/07
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection Homestyle refrigerator did not have thermometer.
  • 1570 - The walk-in refrigerator gasket is split.
  • 1580 - Repeat The cutting board is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of rice.
  • 1770 B - Repeat Can opener and meat slicer in need of cleaning.
  • 1790 - Interior of microwave needs cleaning
  • 1800 - The following non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:-exterior (sides) and undercabinetry of fryer and grill-walk-in refrigerator gasket-wire racks used for storage towards the back of the kitchen-drip trays
  • 3180 - The following areas of the physical facility are in need of cleaning:Floors below:-cookline-back kitchen prep area-front kitchen prep area
  • 3220 - Mop not hung up to air dry near dry storage.
  • 3270 - Numerous ants observed on floor and lower level cabinetry in front service area.
January 15, 2008Routine412Details / Comments
  • 0380 - Critical Dented cans observed
  • 1460 - Stoppers for three compartment sink were not in evidence
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1550 - Front handsink not sealed to wall
  • 1550 - Drawers behind front counter are not properly sealed
  • 1570 - Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
  • 1590 - The microwave oven was found in poor repair.
  • 1770 B - Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: -Can opener
  • 1770 B - - Cutting board
  • 2000 - There is no splash shield present at front handsink
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located over front area does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • 2830 - Floor wall juncture in behind front counter is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 3050 - No waste receptacle provided at handwashing lavatories
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk in
  • 3170 - Ceiling tiles in restroom is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floor under equipment is dirty
  • 3260 - There are no facilities for storing of personal items
  • 3300 - Corkboard observed on premises
October 26, 2007Pre-Opening117Details / Comments

August 03, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All food temperatures observed were internal.
No orders filled at time of evaluation.
Discussed breakfast menu. Per operator, eggs are made to guest's specification. Advised a consumer advisory is needed at the point where guests order--menu board, menu, posted at front counter, etc. Provided fact sheet on consumer advisory.

April 22, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All food temperatures observed are internal temperatures unless otherwise noted as surface temp.
Chlorine sanitizer in three-compartment sink 50-100 ppm.

January 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
2009 permit issued-post in public view. Reviewed employee health and imminent health hazards.
In-use utensils (i.e. cake knife) must be wash/rinsed/sanitized a minimum of once every 4 hours.
Report not delivered at the time of inspection. Report delivered and reviewed on 1/9/09.

September 23, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Prepping raw chicken: Do small amounts at a time and keep the rest in the walk-in. If you must stop prepping the chicken you are working with to attend to another task put the chicken in the walk-in.
-Once tomatoes and melons are cut they become potentially hazardous foods that must be kept cold/hot. Sliced tomatoes for sandwiches need to be date labeled.

June 25, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Examine canned goods for damage.
Train all new employees on proper procedures like washing dishes, etc.

May 29, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This was an unsatisfactory inspection. A follow-up inspection will be conducted the week of 6/23-6/27, all critical violations must be corrected by that time.

January 15, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Lighting under vent hood has been increased to 50 fc.
Ceiling tiles in restroom have been replaced with tiles of a washable nature.
Issued 2008 permit: discussed employee health and imminent health hazards.
Provided information about new regulations, cooling methods, proper glove usage, and employee health policy.
Use different breading for chicken and fish and sift breading at a minimum of once every 4 hours. If kept overnight, store in walk-in.
An approved employee health policy is required to be adopted no later than April 16, 2008 which shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the person in charge: 1). When they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat with fever, jaundice, and any lesions containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is on the exposed portions of the arms, hands, or wrists; 2). Diagnosed illnesses caused by: Salmonella, Shigella spp., E.coli 0157:H7, Hepatitis A Virus, or Norovirus; and, 3). Potential exposure to: Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli 0157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Based on the information given, the person in charge shall then restrict or exclude the employee from working as a food employee. The person in charge is responsible for reporting to the Health Department if a food employee reports a diagnosis with a listed pathogen.

October 26, 2007 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
Recommend painting hallway and restroom

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